Give your child a confident start with Montessori inspired care from six weeks to five years.
For more than 25 years, North Lanarkshire families have trusted Viewpark Montessori Nursery to nurture children who feel safe and happy as they develop.
We spend time understanding your child, including the routines that reassure them and the topics that pique their curiosity. During play, they can follow these interests while familiar adults remain close, supporting them as they gain greater independence.
Complimentary settling sessions enable you and your child to get to know us prior to your child’s first full day.
If you are looking for a nursery near Motherwell, meet our local team, explore the playrooms and decide whether Viewpark suits your family.
A day nursery by Motherwell with three spaces
Our three playrooms each offer children with space to thrive at their present stage, supported by care and activities tailored to their needs.
We will talk about the appropriate time for your child to move to the next room, enabling them to progress at a pace that works for them.
Little Acorns aged 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a little tranquil room where your baby can enjoy cuddles, floor play and early discoveries with people who are familiar with them.
Consistent mealtimes provide a comforting daily routine, helping to create a safe environment, with morning snack 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 allowing them to sleep whenever they need it.
When you pick up your baby, we’ll describe their meals and sleep, then update you on the small moments you missed, helping you take part in their day.
Bright Blossoms 2 to 3 years
At Bright Blossoms, curious toddlers are given plentiful encouragement to try things on their own.
At snack time, filling their own drinks and locating their named peg provide straightforward, manageable chances to build independence, while support remains available whenever needed.
The same patience continues throughout toilet training. We follow your child’s signals and collaborate closely with you, creating consistency between home and nursery.
Small accidents are simply part of learning, so we don’t ever make a fuss!
Our supportive service acknowledges that your little one learns something new daily, while we guide them with care at a pace that suits them.
Via songs, stories and everyday conversations, children discover the confidence to try out new words. If you are concerned about your child’s speech, our facility will work with you to offer the support they require.
When emotions become overwhelming, we support children to recognise, name and process them.
Mighty Oaks for ages 3 through 5 years old
At Mighty Oaks, we help your child to develop the confidence needed to move on to school and progressively more formal education.
Everyday accomplishments, including putting away a coat or seeking assistance from an adult, support children develop the confidence and skills to handle tasks on their own.
Shared play helps children build listening skills, exercise taking turns and resolve problems with their friends.
Stories, counting and early writing are integrated into activities they enjoy, enabling them to build these skills through playing.
The close friendship ties formed here often carry into P1, bringing a reassuring sense of familiarity to this exciting next stage.
A Montessori style nursery adjacent to Motherwell
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired philosophy attaches particular importance to children’s independent learning.
We blend this with contemporary early years practice, making room for outdoor exploration, creative play and the ideas children bring to nursery.
Nurturing self-sufficiency from the beginning
Children are encouraged to make choices and take an active role in nursery life, from clearing away after snacks to looking after their surroundings.
We allow them adequate time to practise, with support available whenever needed, so they are able to enjoy the confidence gained from achieving something on their own.
Outside play for all season
Children, including our youngest babies, like being outdoors in all weather throughout the year.
Observing the trees and touching the grass under their feet gives younger children fresh discoveries, while older children are able to run, climb and dig.
Time spent being active outdoors enables youngsters to develop their balance and coordination while building confidence in what they can do.
Things can become delightfully messy! Please clothe your child in clothes suitable for mud, together with outdoor layers appropriate for the weather.
Kindly label all belongings, while our staff continue to be available to advise you about age-appropriate items before their commencement date.
Practical learning via creative play
At our nursery close to Motherwell, children can explore paint, water, sand and mud in endless exciting ways!
As they experience varied textures, pour water and make marks using paint, they explore using their senses and discover fresh ways to express themselves.
Your child can test an idea, observe the outcome and try once more.
Our staff fosters curiosity and gives them time to explore their interests, developing confidence through discoveries they make on their own.
Nurturing and welfare for every child
Our nursery near Motherwell has a secure entry system, whilst children are supervised all day.
Our team is provided with ongoing safeguarding training, alongside first aid and health and safety instruction.
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, staff provide immediate comfort and administer first aid if necessary.
Upon collection, we will document and describe every accident, whereas any bump to the head or injury needing further attention will prompt an immediate call to you.
Free adjustment sessions from our experts
At Viewpark, we suggest that your child takes part in a minimum of three settling sessions before spending their first full day at nursery.
Every session is provided at no cost, and any additional appointments will be scheduled to suit your family’s needs.
You are welcome to remain for as long as you need, though we generally recommend stepping away for a short while, as this is where our friendly team and your child start forming their own special bond.
Comforters and dummies are also welcome.
Preschool finance and expenses for Motherwell households
Viewpark Montessori Nursery provides funded places for children aged three to five and qualifying 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.
If you live in Motherwell, please get in touch with us on 01698 840222. We can talk through the options suited to your family and outline the following steps before you apply.
Find out what your nursery charges include
Your fee includes high-quality care and learning, along with lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and the learning resources used by the children.
It also offers regular photographs, observations as well as learning updates, together with the weekly menu and monthly newsletter.
Families using funded sessions do not pay a registration fee. A registration fee is payable upon accepting a place without funding.
Please contact the service directly to obtain the most recent fee information.
Tax-Free Childcare
Qualifying Motherwell families may use Tax Free Childcare to help with their nursery costs.
If you are already registered for the scheme, you can pay us directly via your childcare account.
If you are unfamiliar with the scheme, our team will be delighted to support you.
Food and snacks during nursery hours
A local catering company freshly prepares and delivers lunch to the nursery every day, while our staff prepares the snacks.
Every child’s meals are carefully adapted to reflect their developmental stage, with weaning included where suitable.
We confirm your child’s allergies, intolerances and medical or cultural dietary requirements before they begin, and notify all members of staff.
With consent from their parents, children brush their teeth daily within Childsmile, Scotland’s national programme for children’s oral health.
Preschool timeframes and sessions
We’re open Monday to Friday, from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, 50 weeks a year!
Families may choose 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 nursery appointment from Motherwell
We arrange tours at a time suitable for you, and your child can join you to look around our playrooms.
Call 01698 840222, email office@viewparknursery.co.uk, or complete the booking form, providing your child’s age and an approximate start date.
If you have used the form to contact us, we will return your call within a single working day, while email queries receive a response within the same period.
Tour the rooms, meet the team and raise any questions you have.
If Viewpark suits your needs, we assist you throughout registration and organise settling sessions before your child’s first full day.
Often asked queries about our nursery centre near Motherwell
Exactly what does the Montessori approach mean in Viewpark Nursery?
Originally founded as a Montessori nursery, we have maintained its emphasis on independence, curiosity, respect and practical learning. Although 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?
Availability for child places varies across the year. Some rooms might have immediate vacancies, while others operate a waiting list. We recommend contacting us early, even if you do not require a place straight away.
Can someone else person fetch my child?
Yes, provided you tell us in advance. Someone we have met previously may collect your child with your consent. If the person is not known to us, they must give us the password you arranged with us before we release your child.
Will my youngster need to be toilet trained for the Mighty Oaks room?
We typically expect children progressing to Mighty Oaks to be toilet trained. If your child has a medical condition or additional support needs, we’ll work with you to agree the most suitable approach.
At what time is the nursery out of service?
We close 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 ahead of time through our newsletters.
Enquire with our nursery today and come and meet the team
For over 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has guided children through their formative years, nurturing security, friendships and growing confidence.
Our committed team provides a supportive setting in which your child is recognised and your family feels warmly welcomed.
Numerous families join us through referrals from fellow parents, and our playrooms have welcomed siblings, cousins and friends. Team members have likewise chosen Viewpark for their own children and relatives.
Your family would be most welcome as well.
Come inside, meet the team, look around the rooms and picture your child settling into life at Viewpark.
Ready to arrange your visit? Phone 01698 840222, send us an email, or complete our booking form!