Support your child to start confidently with care inspired by Montessori from 6 weeks to 5 years.
For more than 25 years, North Lanarkshire families have placed their trust in Viewpark Montessori Nursery to nurture children who feel secure and happy as they develop.
We make time to get to know your child, from the routines that reassure them to the subjects that spark their curiosity. They can follow those interests through play, with familiar adults nearby to support them as they grow more independent.
Our complimentary settling sessions enable you and your child to become familiar with us before their first full day.
If you are looking for a nursery near Auchinloch, come and see us nearby to meet the team, explore our playrooms and decide whether Viewpark suits your family.
A day centre nearby Auchinloch with 3 rooms
Our three playrooms all give children space to thrive at their current stage, with activities and care tailored to their needs.
We will discuss the appropriate time for your child to move to the next room, allowing them to progress at a pace that suits them.
Little Acorns ranging from 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a gentle, tranquil room where your infant can enjoy cuddling, floor play and first discoveries alongside people who take the time to know them well.
Consistent mealtimes create a comforting rhythm during the day, helping to foster a secure environment. Morning snack is served at 8.30 am, lunch at 11.30 am and afternoon snack at 3.00 pm.
During this period, we respond to your baby’s needs, allowing opportunities for play and sleep whenever required.
When you collect your baby, we will explain how they have eaten and slept, while sharing the small moments you have missed, helping you to feel connected to their day.
Bright Blossoms 2 to 3 years
At Bright Blossoms, inquisitive toddlers are given plentiful encouragement to try things independently.
During snack time, serving themselves drinks and locating their named peg provide simple, manageable opportunities to develop independence, with support available whenever required.
That same patience extends to toilet training. We respond to your child’s cues and work with you to keep things consistent between home and nursery.
We understand that small accidents naturally occur during learning, so we do not make a fuss.
Our caring service recognises that your child learns something new each day, and we help them to progress at a pace that suits them.
Songs, stories and daily conversations assist children in exploring unfamiliar words. If you have concerns about your child’s talking, our facility will work with you to provide the best possible support for your child.
When emotions feel too intense, we help children recognise them and learn to cope with them.
Mighty Oaks suitable for ages 3 – 5 years of age
At Mighty Oaks, we help your child build self-confidence for the transition to school and more formal education.
Everyday achievements, including tidying away their coat or requesting help from an adult, offer worthwhile practice in handling tasks on their own.
Participating together helps children as they build listening skills, learn to take turns and solve problems with their friends.
Stories, counting and early writing are carefully woven into enjoyable activities, enabling children to build these skills through play.
Deep friendships developed here frequently carry on into P1, providing familiarity at that significant next step.
A Montessori childcare facility near Auchinloch
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired approach values the learning children uncover independently.
We pair this with current early years practice, encouraging outdoor discovery, creative play and the ideas children bring to nursery.
Nurturing independence from an early age
Children are encouraged to make choices and take an active part in nursery life, helping to tidy up after snacks and care for the environment around them.
We give them time to practise, with support on hand whenever they need it, so they can enjoy the confidence that arises from doing something independently.
Outside play in all season
Youngsters, including our youngest babies, are outdoors in all weathers all year round.
Watching trees and feeling the grass under their feet offers younger children new things to observe and explore, while older children are able to run, climb and dig.
Spending time being active outside enables youngsters to improve their balance and coordination while developing confidence in what they can do.
Things can become messy! Put your child in clothes you do not mind becoming muddy, with appropriate outdoor layers for the weather.
Please label all of their belongings, and before they begin, our team can always guide you on what is appropriate to bring for their age.
Practical education through tactile play
At our nursery near Auchinloch, children can explore paint, water, sand and mud in abundance.
Investigating varied textures, pouring water and creating painted marks helps them engage their senses and find new ways to express themselves.
Your child can test an idea, watch the result and have another go.
Our team encourages curiosity, allowing children time to investigate what interests them and helping them become confident in the discoveries they make for themselves.
Care and safety for every child
Our nursery near Auchinloch has a secure access system, while children are supervised during the day.
The team receives ongoing safeguarding training, alongside first aid and health and safety training.
We carry out routine risk assessments and maintain our fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, water safety measures and electrical safety checks.
Should a child suffer an accident, they get immediate comfort and first aid whenever needed.
Upon collection, we will explain and record every accident. We will telephone you straight away if a head bump or any injury requires additional attention.
Complimentary orientation sessions offered by our team
At Viewpark, we advise scheduling at least three settling sessions before your child starts their first full day at nursery.
Every session is free, and any further appointments will be arranged to suit your family’s needs.
You are welcome to stay for as long as required, though we generally recommend briefly stepping away, as this allows our friendly team and your child to start developing their own special relationship.
Comforters and dummies are also welcome.
Early years finance and expenses for Auchinloch households
Viewpark Montessori Nursery offers funded places for children between three and five years old, as well as eligible two-year-olds.
Annually, the Scottish Government provides 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare for every child aged three to five and eligible children aged two through your local council.
Located in Auchinloch? Contact us on 01698 840222. We can talk through what may suit your family and help you with the next steps before you apply!
Exactly what your nursery costs cover
Your fee includes high-quality care and learning, lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, plus the educational resources used by the children.
It additionally provides regular photographs, observations and learning updates, alongside the weekly menu and monthly newsletter.
Families using funded sessions pay no registration fee. A registration fee applies when accepting a place without funding.
Please contact the service directly to get the latest fee information.
Tax-Free Childcare
Qualifying Auchinloch families may use Tax Free Childcare to assist with their nursery costs.
If you are currently registered in the scheme, your childcare account enables you to make direct payments to us.
When you are unfamiliar with the scheme, our team will be pleased to assist.
Dishes and light bites during preschool hours
A local catering company makes and delivers lunch to the nursery each day, whilst our staff makes the snacks internally.
Every child is provided with meals suited to their developmental stage, including weaning support when appropriate.
Before your child starts, we agree any allergies, intolerances, and medical or cultural dietary needs with you, making sure all staff are completely informed.
With parents’ consent, children clean their teeth daily through Childsmile, Scotland’s national programme for children’s oral health.
Preschool schedules and session slots
We are open Monday to Friday, from 8.00 am until 6.00 pm, 50 weeks a year!
Families may select a full day from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, a morning session from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm, or an afternoon session from 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
How to schedule a early years setting inspection from Auchinloch
We organise visits to show you around at a time that is convenient for you, and your child is warmly invited to come with you as you look around our playrooms together.
Call 01698 840222, email office@viewparknursery.co.uk, or complete the booking form, providing your child’s age and an approximate start date.
If you have contacted us via the form, we will call you back within a single working day, while email queries receive a response within the same timeframe.
You will view the rooms, meet the team and receive clear answers to any queries you may have.
If Viewpark meets your needs, we support you during registration and arrange settling sessions before your child’s first full day.
Often asked queries regarding our nursery school in the vicinity of Auchinloch
Exactly what does the Montessori method mean within Viewpark Nursery
Founded as a Montessori nursery, we have retained its principles of independence, curiosity, respect and practical learning. While we are no longer solely Montessori, we blend these principles with modern early years practice, thoughtfully responding to each child’s interests.
Do you have a nursery waiting list?
Our child vacancies change throughout the year, with some rooms welcoming children now while others maintain a waiting list. Get in touch with us early, even if you do not need a place immediately.
Is it possible for someone else person pick up my child?
Yes, as long as you inform us beforehand. Someone we have previously met may collect your child with your authorisation. However, if they are unfamiliar to us, they must give us the password we agreed on before we release your child.
Will my child have to be toilet trained for Mighty Oaks?
As children move into Mighty Oaks, we usually expect them to be toilet trained. Nevertheless, if your child has a medical condition or additional support needs, we will agree the most suitable approach with you.
At what time is the nursery unavailable?
We close on Good Friday and Easter Monday, the last Monday in May, the September Weekend, plus two weeks over Christmas and New Year, co-ordinated as closely as possible with North Lanarkshire school holidays. Any additional closures are shared well in advance through our newsletters.
Get in touch with our nursery as soon as possible and be introduced to the team
For over 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has guided children through their early development, helping them feel safe, make friends and develop confidence.
Our dedicated team creates a supportive environment in which your child is really known and your family is welcomed warmly.
Numerous families come to us through referrals from fellow parents, and our playrooms have hosted their siblings, cousins and friends. Members of our own team have also selected Viewpark for their children and their relatives.
We would be pleased to welcome your family too.
Come along to meet the team, explore the rooms and find out how your child could settle into life at Viewpark!
Organise your visit by calling 01698 840222, emailing us, or completing our booking form.