Welcome
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.
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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.
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.
News and Events
What Did Flo the Owl Eat? Little Hayes Oak Room Investigates
When Paul the owl man visited recently, he left us an owl pellet. We opened up the pellet with the children in Oak Room to see what Flo the owl had been eating. We found lots of tiny bones, skulls, and bits of fur. We have been looking closely at the bones with our...
Little Hayes Nursery School Sing-Along at Colliers Gardens Care Home
Today, children and staff from Little Hayes Nursery School were invited to Colliers Gardens Care Home to sing with the residents. We shared some of the songs we have been learning with Ellie, and the residents really enjoyed Jingle Bells, the action songs and our...
A Guide for Parents and Carers on Applying for a Primary School Place
If your child will be 4 years old before 31st August 2026 you need to apply for a school place before 15th January 2026.To do this, please click on the link below or Google Bristol School Admissions. Bristol Primary School Application Guidance If you need help with...
Share Your Childcare Experience with the Department for Education
The Department for Education is inviting parents and carers of children aged 9 months to 4 years old to take part in important research about childcare experiences. If you are using formal childcare such as nursery or pre-school, or are considering using it, the...
Winter Holiday Activities – Your Holiday Hub Bristol
We're pleased to share details of Your Holiday Hub Bristol, which is offering a wide range of funded activities for eligible families this winter. Your Holiday Hub Bristol is available for families with children and young people in reception to year 11 (inclusive) who...
Little Hayes Nursery School Christmas Term Dates
Wednesday 26th November - Inset Day, nursery closed all day for staff training. Tuesday 16th December (Opt A and 30 hours) and Thursday 18th December (Opt B/30) Winter sing-along—1.30 pm Willow room / 2 pm Oak room Families are invited to come and join our winter...
News From the Rooms
Owls
Speedwell Owl Class Explores Music, Tools and Mark Making
We have been joined by Ellie every week to explore making music and singing songs, developing...
Wrens
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (November 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and find out how to learn in a Group We have...
Oak
What Did Flo the Owl Eat? Little Hayes Oak Room Investigates
When Paul the owl man visited recently, he left us an owl pellet. We opened up the pellet with the...
Willow
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (November 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find out how to Learn in a Group We have...