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Welcome to Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools. We are two of twelve local authority maintained nursery schools in Bristol offering high quality early years education for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

In 2018, Little Hayes Nursery and Speedwell Nursery School federated to form the Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools Federation. Together we have a strong shared ethos and believe that we provide a learning community where children, families and staff learn with and from each other in a spirit of mutual respect and collaboration. We are all ‘learning and growing together’.

We believe children should be excited to come to nursery, stimulated and challenged and begin to develop a life-long love of learning. We are passionate about continuing to provide outstanding learning opportunities for our children and for our families to feel welcomed, supported and included in their child’s education.

Each setting is supported by an amazing, dedicated and experienced team who are passionate about giving children the very best start in life.

Nursery Places Available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds

15 hour and 30 hour term time only places

If you would like to apply for a nursery school place please use the application form on our website.

Register Your Interest

If you would like more information about our nursery schools or would like to schedule a tour, please click here.

The staff are enthusiastic about making the days engaging for the children, particularly my son’s keyworker. She takes such genuine interest in the children as individuals, quick to highlight any concerns and nurture any interests. I can’t fault the care they all give in Wrens Room, even down to the reception staff making the children feel special first thing in the morning and how well the site is maintained and looked after.

Parent at Speedwell Nursery School

They have been so understanding and supportive and really allowed my child to be herself from day one. My child attended another setting previously and always asked not to go, since coming to Little Hayes she bounds in with a smile everyday (and asks to come on extra days!) I value how well staff know the children and how attuned they are to their needs.

Parent at Little Hayes Nursery School

News and Events

In Willow Room We Are Learning… (June 2025)

In Willow Room We Are Learning… (June 2025)

We Are Learning... To use Fine and Gross Motor Movements with Confidence, Purpose and Joy According to the Chief Medical Officer, children under 5 need 180 minutes of physical activity each day! This term we are getting active. We will be reading stories linked to...

In Oak Room We Are Learning… (June 2025)

In Oak Room We Are Learning… (June 2025)

We Are Learning... To use Fine and Gross Motor Movements with Confidence, Purpose and Joy According to the Chief Medical Officer, children under 5 need 180 minutes of physical activity each day! This term we are getting active. We will be building and attempting our...

Family Singing Session at Little Hayes Nursery School

Family Singing Session at Little Hayes Nursery School

At the end of last term, Ellie Kirtley from Bristol Beacon led an amazing family singing session in the garden. The children were able to teach their parents the songs they had been learning this term, and everyone joined in with singing, moving, and playing...

Starting Reception – A Guide

Starting Reception – A Guide

Starting Reception has compiled a helpful guide for parents/carers of children starting school in September. Your child’s journey to school starts at home We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we’re all learning from birth. When it’s...

Little Hayes Newsletter – May 2025

Little Hayes Newsletter – May 2025

End of Year Family Picnic: Wednesday 16th July 11:00am to 2:00pm Come and join the fun for a stay and play family picnic. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the amazing year we’ve had, meet other children and families, and say good bye to our children moving on...

Upcoming Events

News From the Rooms

Owls

Wrens

Oak

Willow

NURSERY TOURS AVAILABLE!

5th June (Speedwell) & 10th June (Little Hayes), 3:00-3:30pm

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