Help your child begin confidently with Montessori inspired care from 6 weeks through to 5 years.
For more than 25 years, North Lanarkshire families have depended on Viewpark Montessori Nursery to help their children feel secure and content as they develop.
We take time to understand your child, from the routines that comfort them to the interests that spark their curiosity. Through play, they can pursue those interests with familiar adults nearby, carefully supporting them as their independence begins to grow.
Complimentary settling sessions offer both of you a gentle opportunity to get to know us before their first full day.
If you are looking for a nursery near Birkenshaw, come and see us nearby to meet the team, look around our playrooms and decide whether Viewpark suits your family.
A childcare nursery beside Birkenshaw with three rooms
Every one of our three playrooms gives children room to enjoy their current stage, with care and activities adapted to their needs.
We will talk about when they are ready to move into the next room, ensuring each child takes this step at their own pace.
Little Acorns ageing 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a soothing, peaceful room where your infant can enjoy cuddles, floor play and first discoveries alongside people who take the time to know them well.
Regular mealtimes establish a reassuring daily rhythm and support a secure environment, with morning snack at 8.30 am, lunch at 11.30 am and afternoon snack at 3.00 pm.
In response to these needs, we create space for play and allow your baby to sleep whenever they need to.
When you collect your baby, we’ll describe their meals and sleep, then update you on the small moments you missed, helping you take part in their day.
Bright Blossoms 2 to 3 years
At Bright Blossoms, curious toddlers are gently encouraged to try things on their own.
Pouring their own drinks at snack-time and locating their named peg offer straightforward, manageable opportunities to develop independence, with support on hand when needed.
The same patience is maintained throughout toilet training. We respond to your child’s cues and work closely with you, establishing consistency between home and nursery.
We recognise that small accidents are a natural part of learning, so we do not make a fuss.
Our supportive service recognises that your child discovers something new each day, while we guide them at a pace that works for them.
Stories, stories and everyday conversations support children learn and practise new words. If you have concerns about your child’s speech, our facility will work closely with you to offer the best support.
When emotions feel overwhelming, we help children to identify them and learn to handle them.
Mighty Oaks designed for ages 3 – 5 years
At Mighty Oaks, we nurture your child’s confidence, getting them ready for the transition into school and the more formal world of education.
Everyday successes, such as putting away a coat or seeking help from an adult, support them develop managing tasks independently.
When children play together, they practise listening, sharing turns and solving problems with their friends.
Stories, counting and early writing are carefully incorporated into engaging activities, allowing children to develop these skills through playing.
Close friendships made here often continue into P1, providing reassurance during that significant transition.
A Montessori nursery close to Birkenshaw
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired philosophy values the understanding children gain through their own exploration.
We integrate this with contemporary early years practice, allowing space for outdoor discovery, imaginative play and the ideas children contribute to nursery.
Nurturing self-sufficiency from a young 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 allow them enough time to practise, with support available whenever needed, so they can enjoy the confidence gained from achieving something independently.
Outdoor activities for each season
Children, including our youngest babies, spend time outdoors throughout the year, whatever the conditions.
Observing the trees move and feeling the grass under their feet offers little ones new discoveries, while older children have space to run, climb and dig.
Time spent moving outside helps children to develop balance and coordination while building greater confidence in their own abilities.
Things can become messy. Dress your child in clothes appropriate for mud, with outdoor layers suited to the weather.
Please label their belongings, and before they start, our team are always prepared to explain what they should bring for their age.
Experiential training through interactive play
In our nursery near Birkenshaw, children can investigate paint, water, sand and mud in endless exciting ways!
Touching different textures, playing with water and creating painted marks promotes sensory discovery and opens up new ways for them to communicate.
Your child is able to try out an idea, observe what happens and retry.
Our team encourages curiosity and provides them with time to explore their interests, developing confidence through discoveries they make themselves.
Care and welfare for all child
Situated near Birkenshaw, our nursery operates a secure access system, while children are supervised throughout the day.
Our team receives continuous training in safeguarding, first aid, health and safety.
We carry out regular risk assessments, maintain our fire safety equipment and perform checks for emergency lighting, water safety and electrical safety.
When a child has an accident, they get prompt comfort and first aid whenever it is needed.
Upon collection, we will record and describe every accident, while any head injury or injury needing additional attention will be reported to you by telephone at once.
Complimentary resettlement consultations from our group
At Viewpark, we recommend at least three settling sessions before your child starts their first full day at nursery.
There is no charge for each session, and we will arrange additional appointments around your family’s needs.
You are welcome to stay as long as necessary, but we usually recommend stepping away briefly. This allows our friendly team and your child to begin building their own special relationship.
Comforters and dummies are welcome as well.
Nursery funding and expenses for Birkenshaw families
Viewpark Montessori Nursery provides funded places for children aged between three and five and qualifying two-year-olds.
Each year, the Scottish Government provides 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare for each three to five year old and eligible two year old via your local council.
If you live in Birkenshaw, call us on 01698 840222. We can talk through appropriate options for your family and explain the next steps plainly before you submit an application.
Everything that your nursery payments provide for
Your charge includes high-quality care and learning, lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, as well as the educational resources utilised by the children.
It also provides regular photographs, observations and learning updates, together with the weekly menu and monthly newsletter.
Families using funded sessions do not pay a registration fee. A registration fee applies when taking up a place without funding.
Please contact the service for current fee details.
Tax-Free Childcare
We accept Tax Free Childcare, assisting qualifying Birkenshaw families manage their nursery costs.
After you have signed up for the scheme, your childcare account enables you to pay us directly.
If you are new to the scheme, our team will be delighted to support you.
Dishes and nibbles during childcare hours
Each day, a local catering firm freshly prepares and delivers lunch to the nursery, while our own team makes the snacks.
Meals are customised to every child’s developmental stage, including weaning where suitable.
Before your child starts, we agree any allergies, intolerances, and medical or cultural dietary needs with you, ensuring all staff are fully informed.
With their parents’ consent, children brush their teeth every day as part of Childsmile, Scotland’s national programme for child oral health.
Day care schedules and blocks
Our doors are open from Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, for 50 weeks each year.
Families can choose 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 should you organise a nursery tour from Birkenshaw
We organise tours at a time suitable for you, and your child can join you to explore our playrooms.
Call 01698 840222, email office@viewparknursery.co.uk, or complete the booking form with your child’s age and approximate start date.
If you fill in the form, we will call you back within one working day, whereas emails get a response within the same period.
Look around the rooms, meet the team and ask any questions you may have!
If Viewpark suits your needs, we assist you during registration and arrange settling sessions ahead of your child’s first full day.
Commonly asked inquiries about our preschool near Birkenshawhurst
What Montessori stands for at Viewpark Nursery
Initially established as a Montessori nursery, we continue to uphold its principles of independence, curiosity, respect and practical learning. While we are no longer exclusively Montessori, we combine these principles with contemporary early years practice, tailoring our approach to every child’s interests.
Do you have a nursery waiting list?
Our child vacancies shift throughout the year, with some rooms currently welcoming children while others have a waiting list. Get in touch with us early, even if you do not need a place immediately.
Can someone else person fetch my child?
Yes, as long as you notify us in advance. 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 agreed with us before we release your child.
Does my little one required to be toilet trained for Mighty Oaks?
Children who join Mighty Oaks are typically expected to be toilet trained. Nevertheless, if your child has a health condition or additional support needs, we will agree the most suitable approach together with you.
When is the preschool not open?
We are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, the final Monday in May, the September Weekend, and for a fortnight over Christmas and New Year, coinciding as closely as possible with North Lanarkshire school holidays. Any further closures are shared well in advance via our newsletters.
Contact our nursery now and say hello to the staff
For over 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has guided children through their formative years, fostering security, friendships and developing confidence.
Our dedicated team provides a supportive environment where we understand your child and welcome your entire family.
Many families find us through recommendations from fellow parents, and our playrooms have welcomed siblings, cousins and friends. Certain of our team members have also chosen Viewpark for their own children and relatives.
We would be very happy to greet your family too.
Visit us to get to know our team, discover the rooms and learn how your child may feel at ease at Viewpark.
To organise your visit, please call 01698 840222, email us, or complete our booking form.