Free Two-Year-Old Places
We have a number of free two-year-old places.
If you think your child is eligible for a free 2-year-old, 15-hour place please follow the link below and apply through the Bristol City Council website.
Register Your Interest for Children Aged 2-4
If your child is between 2 and 4 years old and you would like to find out more about what we offer, please contact us by phone (0117 903 8633) or email and arrange a visit or register your interest.
Welcome to Hartcliffe Nursery School And Children’s Centre
Welcome to the new Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children’s Centre website! Our nursery is a place where children can learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and we are committed to providing high-quality care and education to all of our children.
Our team of experienced and dedicated staff are passionate about what they do, and they work hard to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children can feel happy, confident, and valued. We believe every child is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet each child’s individual needs. We are proud of our strong relationships with our families, and we look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Cate Peel, Headteacher
Meet the Team
Welcome to our amazing Nursery School, situated in the heart of Hartcliffe, in South Bristol.
We have a dedicated and caring staff who will get to know you and your child well. Each classroom provides an appropriately stimulating environment supported by carefully chosen resources and sensitive staff. Please do ask to come and take a look.
We really value ensuring each child has a voice and each parent feels heard. We have strong links with a range of other professionals to ensure your child has the very best experience at Hartcliffe Nursery School.
News and Events
Stressbusting for ESOL Parents – Free Workshop Tomorrow
Are you a parent or carer with English as a second language or lower literacy skills? Join a Free Stressbusting Workshop tomorrow, Friday, 19th April 2024, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and discover effective ways to manage the stress and worry that comes with parenting....
Hedgehogs Update – April 2024 (Term 4 Update)
Shhhhhh…. Peace at Last! This term we have been exploring the story ‘Peace at last!’ It’s about poor Mr Bear who can’t sleep because of all the different noises in the house at night. We have been learning the repetitive phrases throughout the story and joining in as...
Hot School Meals Menus – Spring/Summer Term 2024
Early Years Catering, a local catering provider, provides lunches for Hartcliffe Nursery School and delivers hot meals daily. We serve lunches at the table with adults sitting alongside the children, and it is an excellent chance for the children to eat together,...
Wishing You a Happy Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid Mubarak to all our families and friends celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr this year. Eid is a period of festivity, happiness, and serenity. It's an occasion for gathering with loved ones, expressing gratitude for our blessings, and contemplating the year gone by. We are...
Join Scribble and Sketch This Saturday!
Don't forget, Scribble and Sketch, our FREE family art workshop is happening this Saturday at Hartcliffe Nursery School! 🎨 Join our Scribble and Sketch artist from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm for a fun-filled session for children and grown-ups to participate in together....
Stressbusting for ESOL Parents
This six-week course, starting Friday 26th April, is aimed at parents who have English as a second language or for parents with lower literacy skills. It will look at how we deal with the stress and worry from being a parent or carer. We can learn to notice what...
Upcoming Events
Learning Blog
Focus On: Mark Making
In my last post, we explored the development of the physical skills needed to support early writing. These skills contribute to children’s ability to begin to make marks with confidence and control. In this post, we’re going to explore ‘mark making’, what it means and...
Advice and Support
SBCC Free Parenting Courses
South Bristol Children's Centres' Family Support Team are running several parenting courses at the Hartcliffe Family Hub. These free bookable courses are designed to support you during pregnancy and prepare you for birth and the post-birth period. Their various...
News From the Rooms
Owls Update – November 2023
During our first term in Owls, we've all been getting each other (children and parents), as all...
Hedgehogs Update – April 2024 (Term 4 Update)
Shhhhhh…. Peace at Last! This term we have been exploring the story ‘Peace at last!’ It’s about...
Woodpeckers Update – March 2024 (Term 4 Highlights)
In term four in Woodpeckers class we’ve been welcoming new friends, showing them all our current...
Squirrels Update – March 2024 (Developing Core Strength and Mathematical Language at the MUGA)
Squirrel class have had a wonderful time developing their core strength by pulling themselves up...
Butterflies Update – March 2024 (Term 4 Update)
Pancakes!!! To start Term 4, we celebrated Shrove Tuesday by making pancakes. We discussed why we...