Help your child to start confidently with care inspired by Montessori from 6 weeks to 5 years.
For over 25 years, North Lanarkshire families have relied on Viewpark Montessori Nursery to help their children feel secure and content as they develop.
We take time to get to know 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 begins to grow.
Complimentary settling sessions offer both of you a gentle chance to become familiar with us ahead of their first full day.
Searching for a nursery close to Mossend? Come and meet our local team, explore our playrooms and see whether Viewpark feels right for your family.
A nursery facility adjacent to Mossend with 3 rooms
Our three playrooms all provide children with space to flourish at their current stage, supported by care and activities tailored to their needs.
We’ll talk with you when they’re ready to go into the next room, allowing every child to take this step at their own pace.
Little Acorns from the age of 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a soothing, peaceful room where your infant can enjoy cuddling, floor play and first discoveries alongside people who make time to get to know them well.
Regular mealtimes give the day with a reassuring rhythm, helping to create a secure environment with morning snack at 8.30 am, lunch at 11.30 am and afternoon snack at 3.00 pm.
Throughout these periods, we attend to your baby’s needs, allowing time for play and sleep whenever they need it.
When you arrive to collect your baby, we’ll share details of their meals, sleep and the little moments that shaped their day, bringing you closer to everything you have missed.
Bright Blossoms 2 to 3 years
At Bright Blossoms, curious toddlers are enthusiastically encouraged to try things independently!
Pouring drinks for themselves at snack time and finding their named peg offer simple, manageable opportunities to practise independence, with support available when needed.
The same patience is maintained during toilet training. We follow your child’s cues and collaborate closely with you, creating consistency between home and nursery.
We recognise that minor accidents naturally accompany learning, so we never make a fuss.
Our caring service recognises that your child learns something new each day, while we guide them considerately at a pace that works for them.
Songs, stories and daily conversations assist children in exploring unfamiliar words. If you are concerned about your child’s speech, our facility will work with you to provide the best possible support for your child.
When emotions feel too much, we help children identify them, understand them, and work through them.
Mighty Oaks suitable for ages 3 – 5 years
At Mighty Oaks, we support your child build confidence for the transition to school and more formal education.
Everyday accomplishments, including putting away a coat or seeking assistance from an adult, help children build the confidence and skills to handle tasks on their own.
When children play together, they practise listening, sharing turns and solving problems with their friends.
Stories, counting and early writing become part of the activities they love, enabling these key skills to thrive naturally through play.
The strong friendships made here frequently continue into P1, bringing a reassuring sense of familiarity to this thrilling next stage.
A Montessori-inspired childcare centre close to Mossend
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired approach honours what children discover independently.
Along with modern early years practice, we create space for children to explore outdoors, play creatively and shape nursery life with their own ideas.
Growing self-sufficiency from a young age
Children are supported to make decisions and take an active part in nursery life by helping clear away after snacks and caring for their surroundings.
We give them time to practise, offering assistance whenever needed, so they can experience the self-confidence of accomplishing something on their own.
Outside play across every time of year
Young children, including our smallest babies, enjoy time outdoors all year round, whatever the conditions.
Observing trees and sensing the grass under their feet offers younger children new details to discover, while older children can run, climb and dig without restriction.
Spending time being active outside allows children to develop their balance and coordination while building confidence in their abilities.
It might get messy, so put your child in clothing you don’t mind getting muddy, with suitable outdoor layers for the conditions.
Please mark each belonging, while our staff continue to be available to clarify what is suitable to bring for their age before they begin.
Interactive learning by means of hands-on play
In our nursery near Mossend, children can explore paint, water, sand and mud in countless exciting ways!
Handling different textures, pouring water and creating painted marks support them explore using their senses and discover new ways to express themselves.
Your youngster can try out an concept, observe the outcome, then retry.
Our team nurtures curiosity and gives them time to explore what interests them, developing confidence in their own findings!
Safeguarding and safety for every child
Situated near Mossend, our nursery runs a secure access system, while children are supervised all day.
Our team receives ongoing training in safeguarding, alongside training in first aid and health and safety.
We carry out routine 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 are comforted promptly and receive first aid when required.
At collection, we will record and clarify every accident, while any head injury or injury requiring further attention will prompt an immediate telephone call to you.
Free settling sessions with our group
At Viewpark, we advise scheduling at least three settling sessions prior to your child attends their first full day at nursery.
All of these sessions are provided at no charge, and we will schedule any additional appointments to accommodate your family’s requirements.
You are free to remain for as long as you need! However, we usually recommend stepping away briefly, allowing our friendly team and your child the chance to begin building their own special relationship.
Quilts and dummies are also welcome.
Childcare funding and charges for Mossend families
Viewpark Montessori Nursery offers funded places for children aged three to five, and eligible two-year-olds.
Annually, 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 via your local council.
If you live in Mossend, telephone us on 01698 840222. We can discuss appropriate options for your family and explain the next steps clearly before you submit an application.
What your nursery costs cover
Your fee covers high-quality care and learning, as well as lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and the educational resources that the children use.
It also offers regular photographs, observations as well as learning updates, alongside the weekly menu and monthly newsletter.
Families accessing funded sessions do not pay a registration fee. A registration fee is payable when taking up a place without funding.
Please get in touch with the service for the latest fee information.
Tax-Free Childcare
Qualifying Mossend families can use Tax Free Childcare to assist with their nursery costs.
If you are already enrolled in the scheme, you can pay us directly via your childcare account.
If you are unfamiliar with the scheme, our staff will be happy to assist you.
Meals and light bites during daycare hours
A local catering company prepares and delivers lunch to the nursery each day, while our team makes the snacks internally.
Meals are customised to support every child’s developmental stage, with weaning provided where appropriate.
Prior to your child starts, we will confirm any allergies, intolerances, or medical or cultural dietary requirements with you, ensuring all staff understand them.
With parental approval, Childsmile, Scotland’s national child oral health programme, helps children brush their teeth each day.
Preschool times and slots
We are open from Monday to Friday, from 8.00 am to 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 set up a preschool session from Mossend
We arrange visits at a time convenient for you, and your child is warmly welcome to join you while exploring our playrooms.
Call 01698 840222, email office@viewparknursery.co.uk, or complete the booking form with your child’s age and approximate start date.
If you have completed the form, we will phone you back within a single working day, while email responses are sent within the same time period.
Look around the rooms, get to know the team and ask any queries you may have!
When Viewpark seems like the right start for your family, we guide you through registration and organise settling sessions prior to your child’s first full day.
Frequently posed questions about our early years school in the vicinity of Mossend
Exactly what does the term Montessori refer to at Viewpark Nursery?
Originally established as a Montessori nursery, we have maintained its focus on independence, curiosity, respect and practical learning. While we are no longer exclusively Montessori, we combine these principles with contemporary early years practice, adapting our approach to each child’s interests.
Do you have a nursery waiting list?
The availability for child places varies across the year. Some rooms may have immediate vacancies, while others operate a waiting list. We suggest contacting us early, even if you do not require a place straight away.
Can someone else to person retrieve my child?
Yes, provided you notify us beforehand. Someone we have met previously may pick up your child with your authorisation. However, if they are unfamiliar to us, they must provide the password we agreed on before we hand over your child.
Will my child need to be independent in the toilet for Mighty Oaks programme?
As young people move into Mighty Oaks, we normally expect them 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.
On which days is the nursery shut?
Our doors close on Good Friday and Easter Monday, the final Monday in May, the September Weekend, and for two weeks over Christmas and New Year, coinciding as closely as possible with North Lanarkshire school holidays. We announce any further closures well in advance through our newsletters.
Call our nursery as soon as possible and say hello to the staff
For over 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has supported children navigate their early years, feel secure, build friendships and flourish with confidence.
Our dedicated team creates a supportive environment where your child is recognised and your family is welcomed with warmth.
A great many 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.
Your family would be most welcome too.
Come to see us to meet the team, look around the rooms and find out how your child could settle into life at Viewpark.
To arrange your visit, call 01698 840222, send us an email or complete our booking form.