Offer your child a confident start with Montessori-inspired care starting at 6 weeks to 5 years!
For over 25 years, North Lanarkshire families have depended on Viewpark Montessori Nursery to support their children grow up settled and happy.
We spend time understanding your child, from the routines that reassure them to the interests that spark their curiosity. Through play, they can explore these interests, with familiar adults nearby to help them as they learn to do more for themselves.
Free settling sessions offer you and your child a gentle chance to get to know us ahead of their first full day.
Searching for a nursery close to Eastfield? Come and meet our nearby team, look around our playrooms and find out whether Viewpark feels right for your family.
A children’s nursery close to Eastfield with a trio of spaces
Every one of our three playrooms offers children room to experience their current stage, alongside care and activities carefully matched to their individual needs.
We will talk with you once they are prepared to progress to the next room, enabling each child to progress at a pace that feels appropriate.
Little Acorns from the age of 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a gentle, tranquil space where your baby can enjoy cuddles, floor play and first discoveries alongside people who make time to get 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.
Throughout, we attend to your baby’s needs, making space for play and allowing them to sleep whenever they need it.
When you come to collect your baby, we will tell you about their meals, sleep and the small moments that shaped their day, bringing you closer to everything you have missed.
Bright Blossoms 2-3 years old
At Bright Blossoms, curious toddlers are eagerly encouraged to try things independently!
At the snack period, filling their own drinks and locating their named peg provide simple, achievable chances to build independence, while support remains available whenever required.
The same patient approach also applies to toilet training. We follow your child’s cues and work alongside you to maintain consistency across home and nursery.
Minor accidents form a normal part of learning, and we react calmly without creating needless concern.
Our supportive service recognises that your little one learns something new every day, and we help them to progress at a pace that works for them.
Stories, stories and everyday conversations support children discover and practise new words. If you have worries about your child’s speech, our facility will collaborate closely with you to provide the best support.
When emotions become too intense, we help children recognise, understand, and work through them.
Mighty Oaks suitable for ages 3 – 5 years of age
At Mighty Oaks, we nurture your child’s confidence as they prepare to begin school and enter more formal education.
Everyday achievements, including putting a coat away or seeking assistance from an adult, support children build the confidence and skills to manage tasks on their own.
As children play together, they practise listening, sharing turns and solving problems with their friends.
Children strengthen storytelling, counting and early writing skills through play, with these areas incorporated into activities they enjoy.
The strong friendships formed here frequently extend into P1, giving reassurance during that important transition.
A child-centred nursery close to Eastfield
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired approach places emphasis on the learning that children undertake independently.
We combine this with contemporary early years practice, making room for outdoor exploration, creative play and the ideas children bring to nursery.
Encouraging self-reliance from the outset
Children are supported to make decisions and participate actively in nursery life by helping clear away after snacks and caring for their surroundings.
We give them time to practise, offering help whenever needed, so they can feel the confidence of achieving something on their own.
Open-air play throughout every season
Children, including our youngest babies, spend time outside throughout the year, regardless of the weather.
Observing the trees move and sensing the grass under their feet offers young children new discoveries, while older children have space to run, climb and dig.
Freedom outdoors helps children practise balance and coordination whilst building confidence in their abilities.
Things may get messy. Dress your child in clothing suitable for mud, and outdoor layers appropriate for the weather.
Kindly label all their possessions, and our team is always ready to clarify what children of their age should bring before they start.
Active education through messy play
At our nursery near Eastfield, children can explore paint, water, sand and mud in endless exciting ways!
Investigating varied textures, pouring water around and making painted marks helps them engage their senses and find new ways to express themselves.
Your child can try out an idea, see the result and try again.
Our team fosters curiosity, allowing children time to investigate what captures their interest and helping them become confident in the discoveries they make for themselves.
Protection and security for every child
At our nursery close to Eastfield, a secure entry system helps keep children safe, with supervision provided all day.
Our team undergoes continuous training in safeguarding, first aid, health and safety.
We conduct routine risk assessments and maintain our fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, water safety measures and electrical safety checks.
If a child have an accident, they are comforted promptly and receive first aid where necessary.
At collection, we record and explain every accident, while any head bump or injury requiring further care prompts an immediate call to you.
Gratis advice sessions from our staff
At Viewpark, we advise at least three settling sessions before your child’s first full day at nursery.
Every session is provided at no cost, and we will arrange any further appointments to suit your family’s requirements.
You are welcome to stay as long as necessary, but we generally advise briefly stepping away. This enables our friendly team and your child to begin building their own special relationship.
Comforters and dummies are welcome too.
Nursery subsidies and expenses for Eastfield carers
Viewpark Montessori Nursery provides funded places to children aged three to five as well as eligible two year olds.
Annually, the Scottish Government makes available 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare for each three to five year old and eligible two year old through your local council.
Located in Eastfield? Contact us on 01698 840222. We can discuss what may suit your family and help you with the next steps before you apply!
What your nursery charges provide
Your fee includes high quality care and learning, alongside lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor play, arts and crafts, in addition to the educational resources used by the children.
It also contains frequent photographs, observations and updates on learning, together with the weekly menu and monthly newsletter.
Families using funded sessions are not required to pay a registration fee. This fee is due when accepting a place that is not funded.
Please get in touch with the service directly to get the latest fee information.
Tax-Free Childcare
Eligible Eastfield families are able to use Tax Free Childcare to assist with covering nursery costs.
After you have joined the scheme, your childcare account enables you to make payments to us directly.
If you are unfamiliar with the scheme, our staff will be delighted to assist you.
Dishes and treats during early years hours
Every day, a local catering firm freshly prepares and delivers lunch to the nursery, whilst our own team makes the snacks.
Meals are customised to support every child’s developmental phase, with weaning provided where suitable.
Prior to your child starting, we agree any allergies, intolerances, and medical or cultural dietary needs with you, ensuring all staff are fully informed.
With their parents’ permission, children brush their teeth daily as a part of Childsmile, Scotland’s nationwide programme for child oral health.
Preschool operating hours and session times
Our doors are open from Monday to Friday, 8.00 am until 6.00 pm, for 50 weeks each 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 set up a nursery visit from Eastfield
We arrange show-around visits 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 with your child’s age and approximate start date.
If you complete the form, we will return your call within a single working day, whereas emails get a response within the same timeframe.
You tour the rooms, meet the team and raise any queries you may have.
If Viewpark suits your needs, we will help you through registration and arrange settling sessions before your child starts their first full day.
Frequently raised queries regarding our pre-school school in the vicinity of Eastfield
What the Montessori method means at Viewpark Nursery
We started as a Montessori nursery and maintained its values of independence, curiosity, respect and practical learning. We are no longer solely Montessori, but blend these values with contemporary early years practice and respond to each child’s interests.
Do you have a nursery waiting list?
Child vacancies vary throughout the year. Some rooms may have places available, while others run waiting lists. Contact us in advance, even if you do not need a place straight away.
Is it possible for an alternative person pick up my youngster?
Certainly, as long as you tell us beforehand. Any person we already know may pick up your child with your permission. If the person is unknown to us, they must give us the password you have arranged with us before we release your child.
Will my youngster required to be able to use the toilet independently for Mighty Oaks?
Children who join Mighty Oaks are typically expected 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.
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 a two-week period over Christmas and New Year, timed as closely as possible around North Lanarkshire school holidays. Any further closures will be announced in good time through our newsletters.
Ring our day nursery right away and say hello to the staff
For over 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has guided children through their formative years, nurturing security, friendships and developing confidence.
Our dedicated team creates a supportive environment where your child is recognised and your family feels warmly received.
Numerous families find us via recommendations from other parents, and we have welcomed siblings, cousins and friends into our playrooms. Our own team members have even chosen Viewpark for their children and relatives.
We would be pleased to welcome your family too.
Enter, meet the team, explore the rooms and imagine your child settling into life at Viewpark.
To organise your visit, call 01698 840222, email us or complete our booking form.