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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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.
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
Gate Safety Reminder
Thank you for closing the gate. Please close all nursery gates to ensure everyone's safety. This simple action helps protect all our children by ensuring they cannot leave the premises unsupervised. For more information about staying safe whilst on the pavement,...
Best Start in Life: Family Survey
Bristol will have a new Best Start in Life Plan from 1st April 2026. This plan is about making sure every baby, child, and family gets the right support from pregnancy to age five. Family Hubs, midwives, health visitors, speech and language teams,...
Important Information: Winter Illnesses
We have received the following letter from Julie Northcott, Deputy Director of Public Health at Bristol City Council, regarding circulating winter illnesses, including flu and norovirus. The letter contains important guidance about: When to keep children at home if...
Toddler Football at Meadow Vale Community Centre
uSports is running fun, relaxed and interactive toddler football sessions at Meadow Vale Community Centre in Speedwell for children aged 2-6 years old. The Saturday morning sessions are designed for young children to develop their football skills in a supportive...
Dad and Male Caregiver Outdoor PEEP Group at Oldbury Court Children’s Centre
Oldbury Court Children's Centre is running a free outdoor PEEP group for dads and male caregivers on Monday mornings, providing an opportunity to play, chat and connect with other local fathers. The sessions are weather-dependent outdoor activities, so families should...
Baby Hub Sessions at East Bristol Children’s Centres
East Bristol Children's Centres are running Baby Hub drop-in sessions at three local venues, providing families with convenient access to health visitors and information about services for babies and toddlers. Families can drop in to Baby Hub sessions to see a health...
News From the Rooms
Owls
Ellie Teaches Speedwell Owls the Good Morning Song
Join Ellie, our wonderful music teacher, as she leads us through one of the favourite songs we...
Wrens
In Wren Room We Are Learing… (January 2026)
We Are Learning... To Join in and copy Simple Patterns, particularly in Sounds and Actions We will...
Oak
In Oak Room We Are Learning… (January 2026)
We Are learning... To Explore, Copy and Create Simple Patterns We are introducing some new...
Willow
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (January 2026)
We Are Learning... To Join in and Copy Simple Patterns, particularly in Sounds and Actions We will...