Help your child to begin with confidence with Montessori inspired care from 6 weeks through to 5 years.
For over 25 years, North Lanarkshire families have relied on Viewpark Montessori Nursery to help their children grow up settled and happy.
We take time to understand your child, from the routines that reassure them to the interests that ignite their curiosity. During play, they can pursue those interests with familiar adults nearby, gently supporting them as their independence starts to grow.
Our complimentary settling sessions enable you and your child to become familiar with us before attending their first full day.
If you need a nursery close to Condorrat, visit us to meet our team, look around the playrooms and determine whether Viewpark is right for your family.
A local day nursery in proximity to Condorrat with 3 areas
Our three playrooms each offer children with room to thrive at their present stage, supported by care and activities adapted to their needs.
We’ll talk with you when they’re ready to go into the next room, enabling each child to take this step at their own pace.
Little Acorns aged 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a soothing, peaceful room where your baby can enjoy cuddling, floor play and first discoveries alongside people who make time to get to know them well.
Predictable mealtimes give the day with a reassuring rhythm, helping to establish a secure environment through morning snack at 8.30 am, lunch at 11.30 am and afternoon snack at 3.00 pm.
Around these, we respond to your baby’s needs, allowing time for playing and sleeping as needed.
When you collect your baby, we’ll explain their meals and sleep, then update you on the small moments you missed, helping you share in their day.
Bright Blossoms 2 to 3 years
At Bright Blossoms, curious toddlers receive ample encouragement to try things on their own.
During snack time, pouring drinks for themselves and locating their named peg offer small, manageable opportunities to practise independence, with support on hand whenever needed.
That same patience extends to toilet training. We follow your child’s cues and work with you to keep things consistent between home and nursery.
Minor accidents are a natural part of learning, and we respond calmly without causing needless concern.
Our caring service recognises that your child learns something new each day, and we support their progress at a pace that suits them.
Songs, stories and daily conversations assist children in exploring unfamiliar words. If you are concerned about your child’s talking, our facility will work with you to provide the best possible support for your child.
When emotions become overwhelming, we help children to identify, name and work through them.
Mighty Oaks designed for ages 3 up to 5 years
At Mighty Oaks, we help your child develop confidence for the transition to school and more formal education.
Daily achievements, such as putting their coat away or seeking assistance from an adult, enable them to practise managing tasks independently.
Joint play helps children build listening skills, practise taking turns and solve problems with their friends.
Through fun activities, children encounter stories, counting and early writing, allowing them to build such skills through playful learning.
The strong friendships made here often continue into P1, bringing a comforting sense of connection to this thrilling next step.
A Montessori-style nursery in the vicinity of Condorrat
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired approach attaches importance to the learning which children pursue on their own.
We integrate this with modern early years practice, leaving room for outdoor discovery, imaginative play and the ideas children bring to nursery.
Nurturing self-sufficiency in childhood
Children are encouraged to make decisions and participate fully in nursery life, including helping to clear away after snacks and looking after their surroundings.
We give them room to practise, providing support whenever required, until they discover the confidence and quiet pride that comes from doing something for themselves.
Open-air play in every seasons
All year round, children head outdoors whatever the weather, even our youngest babies.
Observing the trees and feeling the grass beneath their feet gives younger children new discoveries, whilst older children have space to run, climb and dig.
As children move freely outdoors, each step strengthens their balance and coordination, while quietly building confidence in everything they can do.
Things can get messy! Put your child in clothes you do not mind seeing covered in mud, along with suitable outdoor layers for the conditions.
Label each of their belongings. Before they start, our team can advise you about appropriate for their age things to bring.
Hands-on learning by means of messy play
Within our nursery near Condorrat, children can explore paint, water, sand and mud in abundance.
Exploring different textures, pouring water and making painted marks supports sensory exploration whilst helping them discover fresh ways to express themselves.
Your child can try out an idea, watch the result and try again.
Our team nurtures curiosity and gives children time to stay engaged with whatever captures their interest, allowing them to build confidence in their own discoveries.
Care and protection for all child
Our nursery near Condorrat has safe entry, with children supervised across the day.
The team gets ongoing safeguarding training, alongside first aid and health and safety training.
We carry out regular risk assessments and keep our fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, water safety and electrical safety checks up to date.
If a child has an accident, they get prompt comfort and first aid whenever this is necessary.
We document every accident and discuss it during collection. Any head bump or injury requiring additional attention prompts an immediate phone call to you.
Cost-free orientation meetings from our team
At Viewpark, we recommend that your child takes part in at least three settling sessions before attending their first full day at nursery.
Each session is free, and any additional appointments will be scheduled to suit your family’s needs.
You may stay for as long as necessary, although we generally recommend briefly stepping away, as this gives our welcoming team and your child the opportunity to begin developing their own special bond.
Comforters and dummies are also welcome.
Childcare support and costs for Condorrat families
Viewpark Montessori Nursery offers funded places for children aged three to five, as well as eligible children aged two.
The Scottish Government offers 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare each year for every child aged three to five, as well as eligible two-year-olds, organised through your local council.
If you are based in Condorrat, please ring us on 01698 840222. We will discuss what may suit your family and explain the next steps before you submit your application.
Precisely what your nursery charges include
Your fee covers high-quality care and learning, as well as lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and the learning resources children use.
You’ll additionally see frequent photographs, observations and learning updates, as well as the menu for the week and newsletter for the month.
Families using funded sessions are not charged a registration fee. Nevertheless, a registration fee is payable upon accepting a non-funded place.
Please get in touch with the service directly for the latest information on current fees.
Tax-Free Childcare
Eligible Condorrat families can use Tax Free Childcare to assist with covering nursery costs.
If you are already registered in the scheme, your childcare account allows you to pay us directly.
If you’re new to the scheme, our staff will be pleased to assist you.
Food and nibbles during nursery hours
A local catering company makes and brings lunch to the nursery each day, whilst our staff makes the snacks in house.
Each child’s meals are carefully adapted to reflect their stage of development, with weaning included where suitable.
We confirm your child’s allergies, intolerances and medical or cultural dietary requirements before they begin, and inform all staff.
With their parents’ consent, children brush their teeth every day within Childsmile, Scotland’s national programme for children’s oral health.
Child care times and sessions
We are in operation from Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, for 50 weeks per 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 organise a nursery visit from Condorrat
We organise visits to show you around at a time that suits you, and your child is welcome to explore our playrooms with you.
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 use the form, we will call you back within one working day. We also respond to emails within one working day.
Look around the rooms, get to know the team and ask any questions you may have!
If Viewpark meets your needs, we will assist you through registration and organise settling sessions before your child attends their first full day.
Often asked queries about our early years school near Condorrathurst
Precisely what does Montessori mean when attending Viewpark Nursery
Founded as a Montessori nursery, we have preserved its principles of independence, curiosity, respect and practical learning. Although we are no longer exclusively Montessori, we blend these principles with modern early years practice, responding thoughtfully to each child’s interests.
Do you have a nursery waiting list?
Our child vacancies shift throughout the year, with some rooms welcoming children now while others have a waiting list. Get in touch with us early, even if you do not need a place straight away.
May an additional person collect my child?
Certainly, so long as you tell us in advance. Someone we have met previously may collect your child with your consent. If the person is unknown to us, they must provide the password you agreed with us before we hand your child over.
Does my kid require to be able to use the loo for the Mighty Oaks class?
We generally expect children moving up to Mighty Oaks to be toilet trained. If your child has a medical condition or additional support needs, we’ll collaborate with you to agree the most appropriate approach.
When is the nursery not open?
We are not open on Good Friday and Easter Monday, the last Monday in May, the September Weekend, and for two weeks across Christmas and New Year, timed as closely as possible around North Lanarkshire school holidays. Any additional closures will be announced well in advance via our newsletters.
Call our nursery today and come and meet the staff
For more than 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has guided children through their early development, helping them feel safe, form friendships and build confidence.
Our committed team creates a supportive environment where your child is acknowledged and your family feels warmly welcomed.
Numerous families reach us through referrals from other parents, and our playrooms have hosted their siblings, cousins and friends. Members of our own team have likewise chosen Viewpark for their children and their relatives.
Your family would be very welcome too.
Get to know our team, view the rooms and discover how your child could settle into life at Viewpark.
Ready to arrange your visit? Call 01698 840222, email us, or fill in our booking form!