Provide your child a confident start with Montessori inspired care from 6 weeks to 5 years.
For more than 25 years, North North Lanarkshire families have placed their trust in Viewpark Montessori Nursery to help their children feel secure and content as they grow.
We take time to understand your child, from the routines that reassure them to the interests that spark their curiosity. They can follow those interests through play, with familiar adults nearby as they learn to become more independent.
Complimentary settling sessions allow you and your child to become familiar with us prior to their first full day.
Searching for a nursery close to Carnbroe? Come and meet our nearby team, look around our playrooms and find out whether Viewpark seems right for your family.
A nursery facility in the vicinity of Carnbroe with a trio of rooms
Every one of our three playrooms provides children with space to enjoy their current stage, with care and activities adapted to their needs.
We will discuss when they are ready to enter the next room, making sure each child takes this step in their own time.
Little Acorns ageing 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a soothing, peaceful room where your baby can enjoy cuddles, floor play and first discoveries alongside people who take the time to know them well.
Regular mealtimes establish a reassuring day-to-day rhythm, helping to foster a safe environment, with morning snack at 8.30 am, lunch at 11.30 am and afternoon snack at 3.00 pm.
Throughout, we respond to your baby’s needs, making space for play and allowing them to sleep whenever they need it.
When you pick up your little one, we will talk about their feeding and sleep, then share the small moments you missed, helping you feel included in their day.
Bright Blossoms 2-3 years old
At Bright Blossoms, inquisitive toddlers get strong support to try things on their own.
At the snack period, filling their own drinks and finding their named peg provide simple, manageable chances to develop independence, while support remains available whenever needed.
We bring the same calm approach to toilet training. We respond to your child’s cues and collaborate with you to preserve consistency between home and nursery.
Small mishaps are expected during learning, so we never overreact.
Our supportive service recognises that your child learns something new each day, while we guide them thoughtfully at a pace that suits them.
Songs, stories and everyday conversations support children as they explore and practise new vocabulary. If you have worries about your child’s speech, our facility will collaborate closely with you to offer the most suitable support.
When emotions feel overwhelming, we support children to identify, label and work through them.
Mighty Oaks for children aged 3 through 5 years old
At Mighty Oaks, we assist your child in developing the confidence needed to progress into school and increasingly formal education.
Small everyday successes, from hanging a coat up to seeking help from an adult, boost their confidence in managing things on their own.
Joint play teaches children to listen, wait for their turn and solve problems with their friends.
Stories, counting and early writing are thoughtfully integrated into engaging activities, enabling children to build these skills through play.
The close friendships made here often continue into P1, adding a reassuring sense of familiarity to this exciting next step.
A Montessori-based nursery close to Carnbroe
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired approach places priority on the learning children attain on their own.
We integrate this with modern early years practice, making room for outdoor discovery, imaginative play and the ideas children bring to nursery.
Promoting autonomy from an early point
Children are supported to make decisions and participate actively in nursery life by helping to clear away after snacks and looking after their surroundings.
We allow them time to practise, providing support whenever required, so that they can experience the confidence gained through achieving something on their own.
Open-air activities for all season
Children, including our smallest babies, enjoy time outdoors all year round, whatever the conditions.
Watching trees and sensing the grass beneath their feet offers younger children new things to observe and explore, while older children can run, climb and dig.
Being able to move freely outside allows children to develop their balance and coordination, while developing confidence in their own capabilities.
Things may get messy. Put your child in clothes appropriate for mud, with outdoor layers appropriate for the weather.
Please label all belongings, while our personnel continue to be available to give you advice about age-appropriate items ahead of their start date.
Experiential education through creative play
Paint, water, sand and mud give children at our nursery near Carnbroe plenty to investigate
Encountering different textures, pouring water and making painted marks allow children to investigate through their senses while discovering different ways to express themselves.
Your child can test an idea, observe the result and try again.
Our staff fosters curiosity and gives them time to explore their interests, building confidence through discoveries they make themselves.
Protection and welfare for each child
Our nursery near Carnbroe is equipped with a secure access system, while children are supervised during the day.
Our team gets continuing training in safeguarding, together with instruction in first aid and health and safety.
We undertake periodic risk assessments and keep up our fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, water safety measures and electrical safety checks.
When a child has an accident, they get prompt comfort and first aid whenever it is needed.
At collection, we will document and clarify every accident, while any head injury or injury needing additional attention will result in an immediate telephone call to you.
Cost-free adjustment meetings offered by our staff
At Viewpark, we advise arranging at least three settling sessions before your child attends their first full day at nursery.
They are all entirely free, and we will organise any further sessions to meet your family’s needs.
You may stay for as long as required, although we usually advise stepping away briefly, as this gives our friendly team and your child the chance to start developing their own special relationship.
Comforters and dummies are also warmly welcomed.
Nursery funding and charges for Carnbroe carers
Viewpark Montessori Nursery provides funded places for children aged three to five, as well as eligible children aged two.
Every child between the ages of three and five, plus eligible two year olds, may receive 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare annually from the Scottish Government via their local council.
If you are living in Carnbroe, please get in touch with us on 01698 840222. We can discuss the options suited to your family and outline the following steps before you apply.
What your nursery fees encompass
Your fee covers high-quality care and learning, together with lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and the educational resources used by the children.
It additionally includes regular photos, observations and learning updates, alongside the weekly menu and monthly newsletter.
Families accessing funded sessions are not charged a registration fee. However, a registration fee is payable upon accepting a non-funded place.
Please get in touch with the service directly for the most recent information about current fees.
Tax-Free Childcare
We take Tax Free Childcare, helping qualifying Carnbroe families with nursery costs.
Currently registered with the scheme? You can pay us directly via your childcare account.
If you are unfamiliar with the scheme, our team will be pleased to assist.
Meals and nibbles during early years hours
A nearby catering company makes and brings lunch to the nursery each day, while our staff prepares the snacks in house.
Each child’s meals are thoughtfully adjusted to reflect their developmental stage, with weaning included where appropriate.
Before your child starts, we agree any allergies, intolerances, and medical or cultural dietary needs with you, ensuring all staff are completely informed.
With their parents’ permission, children brush their teeth each day as part of Childsmile, Scotland’s national programme for child oral health.
Childcare times and care periods
We welcome you Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, for 50 weeks a year.
Families can choose a full day (8.00 am to 6.00 pm), a morning session (8.00 am to 1.00 pm), or an afternoon session (1.00 pm to 6.00 pm).
How to book a nursery session from Carnbroe
We organise visits at a time suitable for you, and your child is welcome to join you in exploring our playrooms.
Call 01698 840222, email office@viewparknursery.co.uk, or complete the booking form, which requests your child’s age and an approximate start date.
If you complete the form, we will call you back within one working day, while emails receive a response within the same timeframe.
You tour the rooms, get to know the team and raise any queries you might have.
If Viewpark suits your needs, we support you throughout registration and arrange settling sessions before your child’s first full day.
Frequently asked queries about our preschool school close to Carnbroe
What does Montessori mean when attending Viewpark Nursery
Initially founded as a Montessori nursery, we still 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 each child’s interests.
Do you have a nursery waiting list?
Availability for children differs across the year. Some rooms may have immediate vacancies, while others may maintain waiting lists. Please contact us early, even if you do not need a place straight away.
Can an alternative person retrieve my youngster?
Yes, as long as you inform us beforehand. If we have met the individual previously, they may collect your child with your authorisation. If they are unknown to us, we will require the password agreed with you before releasing your child to them.
Will my little one need to be toilet trained for the Mighty Oaks group?
Children joining Mighty Oaks should usually be toilet trained. If your child has a medical condition or requires additional support, we will agree the most appropriate approach with you.
During which period is the nursery unavailable?
Our doors close on Good Friday and Easter Monday, the final Monday in May, the September Weekend, and for two weeks across Christmas and New Year, coinciding as closely as possible with North Lanarkshire school holidays. We share any further closures well in advance through our newsletters.
Ring our day nursery as soon as possible and come and meet the group
For over 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has supported children through their early years, helping them feel secure, make friends and build confidence.
Our committed team creates a supportive setting in which your child is recognised and your family is warmly welcomed.
Many families come to us through recommendations from fellow parents, and our playrooms have welcomed siblings, cousins and friends. Members of our team have also chosen Viewpark for their own children and relatives.
We would be very happy to welcome your family too.
Come and see us to meet our staff, discover the rooms and learn how your child may feel at ease at Viewpark.
Organise your visit by calling 01698 840222, emailing us, or completing our booking form.