Offer your child a confident beginning through Montessori inspired care, thoughtfully delivered from six weeks to five years.
For more than 25 years, North Lanarkshire families have relied on Viewpark Montessori Nursery to support their children grow up settled and happy.
We take time to understand your child, from the routines that reassure them to the interests that stimulate their curiosity. Through play, they can explore those interests, with familiar adults nearby to help them as they learn to do more for themselves.
Complimentary settling sessions give you and your child a gentle opportunity to become familiar with us ahead of their first full day.
If you are looking for a nursery close to Mollinsburn, come and see us to meet our team, look around the playrooms and determine whether Viewpark suits your family.
A childcare centre near Mollinsburn with 3 rooms
Our three playrooms all provide children with space to thrive at their current stage, supported by thoughtful care and appropriate activities.
Together, we’ll discuss when your child is ready for the next room, allowing each one to progress at a comfortable pace.
Little Acorns aged 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns offers a peaceful, comfortable setting for your baby to enjoy cuddles, floor play and early exploration with familiar carers who know them well.
Regular mealtimes establish a comforting rhythm throughout the day, helping to create a secure environment. Morning snack is provided 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 letting them sleep whenever they need it.
When you arrive 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, inquisitive toddlers are eagerly encouraged to try things independently!
Pouring drinks for themselves during snack time and finding their named peg offer straightforward, manageable opportunities to practise independence, with support available when required.
That same patient approach extends to toilet training. We follow your child’s cues and collaborate with you to maintain consistency between home and nursery.
Minor mishaps are anticipated during learning, so we do not ever overreact.
Our supportive service recognises that your little one discovers something new every day, while we guide them at a pace that works for them.
Through songs, stories and everyday conversations, children discover the confidence to explore unfamiliar words. If you are concerned about your child’s speech, our facility will work with you to offer the support they need.
When emotions become too intense, we support children recognise, understand, and process them.
Mighty Oaks for children aged 3 to 5 yrs
At Mighty Oaks, we assist your child in developing the confidence needed to progress into school and progressively more formal education.
Everyday successes, including putting away their coat or seeking assistance from an adult, help them practise managing tasks independently.
Joint play helps children build listening skills, exercise taking turns and resolve problems with their friends.
Through engaging play, children discover stories, counting and early writing, building these skills while enjoying themselves.
Close friendships formed here frequently continue into P1, providing reassurance during that important transition.
A Montessori nursery close to Mollinsburn
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired method prioritises the learning children achieve on their own.
We combine this with contemporary early years practice, making room for outdoor exploration, creative play and the ideas children bring to nursery.
Nurturing independence from an early stage
Children are encouraged to make decisions and participate actively in nursery life, from tidying away after snacks to caring for their surroundings.
We give them time to practise, offering assistance whenever required, so they can feel the confidence of achieving something independently.
Open-air play during every time of year
Throughout the year, little ones go outdoors whatever the weather, even our youngest infants.
Observing the trees and feeling the grass beneath their feet gives younger children with fresh details to discover, while older children can run, climb and dig at will.
Time spent moving outside enables children to develop balance and coordination while developing greater confidence in their own abilities.
Things can get messy! Put your child in clothes you are happy to see covered in mud, along with suitable outdoor layers for the conditions.
Kindly label all their belongings, and our staff is always prepared to clarify what children of their age should bring before they begin.
Interactive learning through creative play
At our nursery near Mollinsburn, children can explore the limitless possibilities of paint, water, sand and mud.
Touching varied textures, experimenting with water and creating painted marks encourages sensory discovery and offers fresh ways for them to communicate.
Your child can test an idea, see the outcome, then retry.
Our team encourages curiosity, allowing children time to explore subjects that engage them and build confidence in what they discover independently.
Support and safety for every single child
Located near Mollinsburn, our nursery operates a secure access system, while children remain supervised throughout the day.
Our team receives ongoing safeguarding training, alongside first aid and health and safety instruction.
We conduct regular risk assessments and keep our fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, water safety and electrical safety checks up to date.
Should a child suffer an accident, they receive prompt comfort and first aid whenever needed.
At collection, we will record and describe every accident, while any head injury or injury needing additional attention will be communicated to you by telephone straight away.
Cost-free settling consultations from our group
At Viewpark, we recommend scheduling at least three settling sessions prior to your child attends their first full day at nursery.
Every session is provided at no cost, and any further appointments will be arranged to suit your family’s needs.
You’re welcome to stay for as long as you require, although we usually recommend stepping away for a short while, as this is where our friendly team and your child begin to form their own special relationship.
Comforters and dummies are also accepted.
Preschool grants and charges for Mollinsburn families
Viewpark Montessori Nursery offers funded places for children aged three to five and eligible two-year-olds.
Each year, the Scottish Government makes available 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare for every three to five year old and eligible two year old through your local council.
If you are based in Mollinsburn, call us on 01698 840222. We will discuss what may suit your family and guide you through the following steps before applying.
Which things your nursery costs encompass
Your charge covers high-quality care and learning, as well as lunches, snacks and beverages, outdoor play, arts and crafts, plus the learning resources children use.
You will also find frequent photos, observations and learning updates, as well as the menu for the week and monthly newsletter.
Households using funded sessions pay no registration fee. A registration fee applies when taking a place without funding.
Please contact the service directly to get the latest fee information.
Tax-Free Childcare
We take Tax Free Childcare, helping qualifying Mollinsburn families cover nursery costs.
If you are already enrolled in the scheme, you may make payment to us directly through your childcare account.
If you are unfamiliar with the scheme, our team will be happy to assist.
Food options and light bites during nursery hours
Every day, a local catering company prepares fresh and brings lunch to the nursery, while our own team prepares the snacks.
Meals are tailored to support each child’s developmental phase, with weaning provided when suitable.
Before your child begins, we talk through and agree on each allergy, intolerance, and medical or cultural dietary requirement with you, ensuring that every member of staff understand them.
With their parents’ consent, children clean their teeth daily within Childsmile, Scotland’s national programme for children’s oral health.
Childcare hours and programme times
Our doors are open from Monday to Friday, 8.00 am until 6.00 pm, for 50 weeks per year.
Families may select 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 arrange a nursery visit from Mollinsburn
We organise visits at a time convenient for you, and your child is welcome to join you as you explore our playrooms.
Call 01698 840222, email office@viewparknursery.co.uk, or complete the booking form, sharing your child’s age and approximate start date.
If you have used the form to contact us, we will call you back within a single working day, while email queries get a reply within the same period.
Explore the rooms, meet the team and raise any queries you have.
If Viewpark suits your needs, we assist you during registration and arrange settling sessions ahead of your child’s first full day.
Often raised questions about our early years centre near Mollinsburn
What Montessori education means at Viewpark Nursery
We began as a Montessori nursery, retaining its focus on independence, curiosity, respect and hands-on 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?
Child vacancies fluctuate over the year. Some rooms may have spaces available, while others run waiting lists. Get in touch with us in advance, even if you do not require a place immediately.
Can another person retrieve my son or daughter?
Yes, as long as you inform us beforehand. Any person we know already may pick up your child with your permission. If the person is unfamiliar to us, they must provide the password you have agreed with us before we hand over your child.
Do my youngster must be able to use the loo for the Mighty Oaks programme?
We generally expect children progressing to Mighty Oaks to be toilet trained. If your child lives with a medical condition or additional support needs, we’ll collaborate with you to agree the best approach.
At which times is the nursery 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, aligned as closely as possible with North Lanarkshire school holidays. Any extra closures are shared well in advance through our newsletters.
Reach out to our nursery now and be introduced to the team
For over 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has supported children during their early years, helping them feel secure, form friendships and develop confidence.
Our dedicated team creates a encouraging setting where your child is recognised and your family is warmly welcomed.
Many families find us through recommendations from other parents, and our playrooms have welcomed siblings, cousins and friends. Some of our team members have also chosen Viewpark for their own children and relatives.
We would be very happy to greet your family too.
Step inside, get to know the team, explore the rooms and imagine your child adjusting to life at Viewpark.
To arrange your visit, call 01698 840222, email us or fill in our booking form.