Assist your child to begin confidently with Montessori inspired care from 6 weeks through to 5 years.
For more than 25 years, North North Lanarkshire families have trusted Viewpark Montessori Nursery to help their children feel secure and content as they grow.
We take time to get to know your child, from the routines that comfort them to the interests that spark their curiosity. During play, they can pursue those interests with familiar adults nearby, carefully supporting them as their independence begins to grow.
Free settling sessions allow you and your child to become familiar with us prior to their first full day.
If you are looking for a nursery near Glenmavis, visit us nearby to meet the team, explore our playrooms and determine whether Viewpark is suitable for your family.
A childcare nursery by Glenmavis with 3 areas
Our three playrooms all provide children with space to flourish at their present stage, supported by thoughtful care and appropriate activities.
We will discuss with you when 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 small calm room where your baby can have cuddles, floor play and early discoveries with people who know them well.
Routine 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.
During these periods, we respond to your baby’s needs, making time for play and sleep whenever they require it.
When you collect 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 aged 2 to 3
At Bright Blossoms, curious toddlers are kindly encouraged to have a go themselves.
During snack time, pouring their own drinks and locating their named peg offer modest, manageable opportunities to practise independence, with support on hand whenever required.
This unhurried approach continues throughout toilet training. We respond to your child’s cues and work closely with you to preserve consistency between home and nursery.
We understand that small accidents naturally occur during learning, so we do not make an issue of it.
Every day offers your child a new discovery, and our caring service is here to help and guide them at a pace that feels right.
Songs and everyday conversations, along with stories, help children explore unfamiliar words. If you have concerns about your child’s speech, our facility will collaborate with you to provide the most effective support.
When emotions become overwhelming, we help children to recognise, name and process them.
Mighty Oaks designed for ages 3 up to 5 years
At Mighty Oaks, we support your child in building the confidence required to move on to school and progressively formal education.
Little daily successes, from hanging up a coat to asking an adult for help, build their confidence in managing things on their own.
Joint play teaches children to pay attention, wait for their turn and solve problems alongside their friends.
Children strengthen storytelling, counting and early writing skills through play, with these areas built into activities they enjoy.
Deep friendships built here frequently carry on into P1, offering familiarity at that significant next step.
A Montessori childcare facility in the vicinity of Glenmavis
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired approach honours what children discover for themselves.
We pair this with modern early years practice, supporting outdoor discovery, creative play and the ideas children bring to nursery.
Fostering self-sufficiency at an early age
Children are urged to make decisions and take full part in nursery life, including helping to clear away after snacks and caring for their surroundings.
We give them room to practise, offering support whenever required, until they find the confidence and quiet pride that comes from doing something for themselves.
Outdoor play throughout every period of the year
Youngsters, including our youngest babies, are outdoors in all weathers all year round.
Observing the trees and feeling the grass beneath their feet offers younger children fresh discoveries, while older children can run, climb and dig.
As children move around freely outdoors, every step develops their balance and coordination, whilst quietly developing confidence in all they can do.
It could get messy! Dress your child in clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, with suitable outdoor layers to suit the weather.
Please label all belongings, whilst our personnel continue to be available to advise you on age-appropriate items ahead of their commencement date.
Interactive learning via creative play
Paint, water, sand and mud provide children at our nursery near Glenmavis with plenty to investigate
Experiencing varied textures, pouring water and creating painted marks supports sensory exploration whilst helping them to discover fresh ways to express themselves.
Your child is able to try out an idea, observe what happens and retry.
Our team encourages curiosity and provides them with time to pursue their interests, building confidence through discoveries they make on their own.
Care and welfare for each child
Located near Glenmavis, our nursery operates a secure access system, while children are supervised all day.
Our team receives continual training in safeguarding, as well as instruction in first aid and health and safety.
We conduct regular risk assessments and keep our fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, water safety and electrical safety checks up to date.
When a child is involved in an accident, staff provide immediate comfort and administer first aid if necessary.
We document each accident and discuss it during collection. Every head bump or injury requiring additional attention prompts an immediate phone call to you.
Gratis settling sessions from our team
At Viewpark, we advise at least three settling sessions prior to your child’s first full day at nursery.
Every session is free, and any additional appointments will be scheduled to suit your family’s needs.
You are welcome to remain for as long as needed, although 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 warmly welcomed.
Childcare funding and fees for Glenmavis families
Viewpark Montessori Nursery offers funded places for children aged three to five, as well as eligible two-year-olds.
Every child between the ages of three and five, as well as eligible two year olds, can receive 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare each year from the Scottish Government via their local council.
Located in Glenmavis? Contact us on 01698 840222. We can talk through what may suit your family and guide you through the next steps before you apply!
What your pre-school payments cover
Your charge includes high quality care and learning, alongside lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor play, arts and crafts, as well as the educational resources utilised by the children.
It additionally includes regular photographs, observations and learning updates, alongside the weekly menu and monthly newsletter.
Families using funded sessions do not pay a registration fee. This fee is payable when accepting a place that is not funded.
Please contact the service directly for the most recent information about current fees.
Tax-Free Childcare
We accept Tax Free Childcare, helping qualifying Glenmavis families with nursery costs.
Already enrolled in the scheme? You can pay us directly through your childcare account.
If you are unfamiliar with the scheme, our team will be happy to assist.
Meals and light bites during preschool hours
Daily, a local catering firm freshly prepares and delivers lunch to the nursery, while our in-house team makes the snacks.
Meals are tailored to support each child’s developmental phase, with weaning provided where appropriate.
Before your child starts, we review and agree all intolerances, and medical or cultural dietary needs with you, ensuring every member of staff understands them.
With permission from their parents, children brush their teeth every day as part of Childsmile, Scotland’s nationwide programme for the oral health of children.
Childcare hours and session periods
Our opening times are Monday to Friday, 8.00 am until 6.00 pm, for 50 weeks per year.
Families may opt for a whole 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 tour from Glenmavis
We arrange show-around visits at a time that suits you, and your child is welcome to explore our playrooms alongside you.
Call 01698 840222, email office@viewparknursery.co.uk, or complete the booking form, sharing your child’s age and approximate start date.
If you complete the form, we will call you back within one working day, while emails receive a reply within the same timeframe.
Tour the rooms, speak with the team and ask any questions you have.
When Viewpark seems like the right beginning for your family, we guide you through registration and arrange settling sessions prior to your child’s first full day.
Commonly posed questions about our early years centre near Glenmavis
What the Montessori method signifies at Viewpark Nursery
Founded as a Montessori nursery, we have retained its principles of independence, curiosity, respect and practical learning. Although we are no longer solely Montessori, we blend these principles with contemporary early years practice, thoughtfully responding to each child’s interests.
Do you have a nursery waiting list?
Availability for children changes throughout the year. Certain rooms may currently have spaces, while others maintain waiting lists. Please contact us in good time, even if you do not require a place straight away.
May someone other than me pick up my youngster?
Certainly, provided you inform us in advance. If we are already familiar with the person, they may collect your child with your permission. If we do not know them, they are required to provide the password you have agreed with us before we hand over your child.
Do my child need to be toilet trained for Mighty Oaks?
Children joining Mighty Oaks are typically expected to be toilet trained. However, if your child has a medical condition or additional support needs, we will agree the most suitable approach together with you.
During which periods is the early years centre not open?
We shut 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 announced well in advance through our newsletters.
Get in touch with our nursery today and find out more about the team
For more than 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has guided children during their early years, helping them feel secure, form friendships and develop confidence.
Our dedicated team creates a caring environment in which your child is recognised and your family feels warmly welcomed.
Many families discover us through recommendations from fellow parents, and our playrooms have welcomed siblings, cousins and friends alike. Even our own team members have selected Viewpark for their children and relatives.
We would be pleased to greet your family too.
Meet our team, view the rooms and learn how your child could settle into life at Viewpark.
To arrange your visit, please call 01698 840222, email us or fill in our booking form.