Spaces for September 2025
Last few spaces for September 2025! Please register your interest or come in to complete a registration form.
Please click here to learn more about how to apply for free childcare if you're working.
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.
Please click here to learn more about how to apply for free childcare if you're working.
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
We’re Hiring a School Meals Supervisory Assistant
Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre is looking for School Meals Supervisory Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team! This is a great opportunity for someone in the community who enjoys working with children and has a little time each day....
Project Willow: Build a Wigloo at Hartcliffe Nursery School
Hartcliffe Nursery School is inviting parents, carers, grandparents, aunties and uncles to get involved in an exciting Project Willow activity, building a wigloo in the nursery school garden. A wigloo is an igloo-style structure made from willow, providing a wonderful...
World Book Day 2026
On Wednesday, 4th March, we are going to celebrate World Book Day. This is a chance to share stories, books and our favourite characters with each other. To help us celebrate, your child can dress up as their favourite book character. We ask that your child...
Directions Free Course for Parents and Carers at Symes Resource Centre
A free Directions course is starting on Friday mornings at Symes Resource Centre in Hartcliffe, designed to help parents and carers who may be feeling stuck and looking for a new direction. The practical course runs on Friday mornings, starting on 27th February 2026,...
Celebrating Our Community
This is a special time of year for many of our families at Hartcliffe Nursery School, and we want to take a moment to recognise and celebrate that together. For our Muslim families, Ramadan is underway - a month of fasting, reflection, prayer and togetherness. We wish...
From Tarmac to Sandpit: How a National Grant is Transforming Our Outdoor Space
We are thrilled to share that Hartcliffe Nursery School has been selected to receive a grant through the National Education Nature Park programme, funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and delivered in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). We...
We support the ‘City of Sanctuary’ vision that the UK will be a welcoming place of safety for all, and we are proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We endorse the City of Sanctuary Charter and agree to act in accordance with City of Sanctuary values and apply the network principles within our work (as far as our specific context enables us to).
We recognise the contribution of people seeking sanctuary. Sanctuary seekers are welcomed, included and supported within our context.
Learning Blog
Spring Outdoor Exploration Challenge for Families
Spring is here, and it is the perfect time to explore the wonderful natural world around us! We're excited to announce our "Spring Outdoor Exploration Challenge" for all our nursery children and their families. The Challenge We invite you and your child to go on a...
Advice and Support
Primary School Places for 2026
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, you will need to apply for a school place by 15th January 2026. You can visit the Bristol City Council website to learn more and apply. If you have any problems, please pop in and see us, and we...
News From the Rooms
Cherry Room Term Review and Looking Ahead
Cherry Room has been exploring paint using different tools including our bodies, starting to give...
Hartcliffe Oak Room Explores Sensory Learning and Child-Led Discovery
Children in Oak Room have loved exploring the oats as part of our sensory story "Goldilocks and...
Nursery Rooms Explore Growing – Spring 2025
We have been exploring growing in the Nursery classes this term. We started with our core story,...
Exploring Caterpillars in Squirrels and Butterflies Class!
Our children in Squirrels and Butterflies class have been experiencing something truly magical -...
Hartcliffe Chestnut Room Explores Growing and Goldilocks
This week we have started exploring growing. We have watched daffodil bulbs as they grow...