Assist your child to begin confidently with Montessori inspired care from 6 weeks through to 5 years.
For more than 25 years, North Lanarkshire families have placed their trust in Viewpark Montessori Nursery to nurture children who feel safe and happy as they develop.
We make time to understand your child, from the routines that comfort them to the interests that inspire their curiosity. They can explore those interests through play, with familiar adults nearby as they learn to become more independent.
Free settling sessions allow you and your child to get to meet us ahead of their first full day.
If you are looking for a nursery close to New Stevenston, visit our nearby team, discover our playrooms and see whether Viewpark seems like the right choice for your family.
A children’s nursery beside New Stevenston with a trio of rooms
Our three playrooms each provide children with space to flourish at their present stage, supported by attentive care and suitable activities.
We will discuss with you once they are ready to move into the following room, ensuring every child makes this move at their own time.
Little Acorns ranging from 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a peaceful, welcoming space where your baby can enjoy cuddles, floor play and first discoveries with caring people who take the time to know them well.
Regular mealtimes provide a reassuring daily 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.
In recognition of these needs, we create space for play and allow your baby to sleep whenever necessary.
When you come to collect your baby, we’ll share details of their meals, sleep and the small moments that shaped their day, drawing you closer to all that you have missed.
Bright Blossoms 2-3 years old
At Bright Blossoms, curious toddlers are warmly encouraged to try things independently.
At snack time, pouring their own drinks and locating their named peg offer simple, achievable opportunities to develop independence, while support remains available whenever needed.
That same patient approach also applies to toilet training. We respond to your child’s cues and work alongside you to preserve consistency between home and nursery.
Small accidents are a normal part of learning, and we react calmly without causing needless concern.
Each day offers your little one a new discovery, and our caring service is here to help and guide them at a pace that feels comfortable.
Songs, stories and everyday conversations support children to explore and practise new vocabulary. If you have concerns about your child’s speech, our facility will work closely with you to offer the most suitable support.
When emotions become overwhelming, we support children to recognise, name and process them.
Mighty Oaks for ages 3 to 5 years of age
At Mighty Oaks, we support your child gain self-confidence for the transition to school and more formal education.
Routine achievements, including putting away a coat or asking an adult for help, support children build the confidence and skills to manage tasks independently.
Through shared play, children discover how to listen, take turns and work through problems alongside their friends.
Stories, counting and early writing form part of the activities they enjoy, enabling these important skills to thrive organically through play.
The strong friendship ties made here frequently carry into P1, adding a comforting sense of familiarity to this thrilling next step.
A Montessori-style inspired childcare within reach of New Stevenston
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired approach cherishes the learning children uncover on their own.
We incorporate this into contemporary early years practice, providing room for outdoor exploration, creative play and the ideas children bring to nursery.
Nurturing self-sufficiency from a young age
Children are encouraged to make decisions and participate actively in nursery life, from clearing away after snacks to caring for their surroundings.
We give them time to practise, providing help whenever needed, so they can experience the self-confidence of achieving something on their own.
Outdoor play during every period of the year
Children, including our smallest babies, enjoy time outdoors all year round, whatever the conditions.
Watching the trees move and feeling the grass beneath their feet offers little ones fresh discoveries, while older children find room to run, climb and dig.
Time spent moving outside enables children to develop balance and coordination whilst building increased confidence in their own abilities.
Things can get delightfully messy! Please clothe your child in clothes appropriate for mud, together with outdoor layers suited to the weather.
Please label all their possessions, and our team is always prepared to clarify what children of their age should bring before they begin.
Hands-on education by means of chaotic activities
At our nursery near New Stevenston, children can explore paint, water, sand and mud.
As they experience varied textures, pour water and make marks using paint, they investigate through their senses and find new ways to express themselves.
Your youngster can test an concept, see the outcome, then retry.
Our team fosters curiosity and allows them time to explore what interests them, developing confidence in their own discoveries!
Care and safety for all child
Our nursery close to New Stevenston includes a secure entry system, while children are supervised all day.
Our team receives continuing training in safeguarding, in addition to training in first aid and health and safety.
We conduct regular risk assessments, maintain our fire safety equipment and perform checks for emergency lighting, water safety and electrical safety.
Should a child has an accident, they are comforted promptly and are given first aid where necessary.
Upon collection, we will document and explain every accident, while any head bump or injury requiring further attention will prompt an immediate call to you.
Gratis advice appointments from our experts
At Viewpark, we recommend booking at least three settling sessions prior to your child’s first complete nursery day.
All of them are entirely free, and we will organise any further sessions to meet your family’s needs.
You’re welcome to remain for as long as you require, though we usually recommend stepping away for a short while, as this is where our friendly team and your child start forming their own special bond.
Quilts and dummies are also accepted.
Nursery financing and prices for New Stevenston families
Viewpark Montessori Nursery provides funded places for children aged three to five, alongside eligible two-year-olds.
The Scottish Government offers 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare annually for children aged three to five and eligible two-year-olds through your local council.
Located in New Stevenston? Call us on 01698 840222. We can discuss what may suit your family and guide you through the next steps before you apply!
Exactly what your nursery charges include
Your fee includes high quality care and learning, together with lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor play, arts and crafts, as well as the educational resources utilised by the children.
It additionally offers regular photographs, observations and learning updates, together with the weekly menu and monthly newsletter.
Families accessing funded sessions do not pay a registration fee. A registration fee applies when accepting a place without funding.
Please contact the service for the latest pricing information.
Tax-Free Childcare
Eligible New Stevenston families may use Tax Free Childcare to help cover nursery costs.
If you are currently enrolled in the scheme, you may make payment to us directly via your childcare account.
When you are unfamiliar with the scheme, our team will be pleased to assist.
Dishes and light bites during early years hours
Each day, a local catering company makes fresh and delivers lunch to the nursery, whilst our own team prepares the snacks.
Meals are tailored to each child’s developmental stage, including weaning where appropriate.
Before your child begins, we discuss and agree all intolerances, and medical or cultural dietary needs with you, making sure every staff member understands these requirements.
With their parents’ consent, children clean their teeth every day as part of Childsmile, Scotland’s national programme for child oral health.
Preschool opening times and session times
We are open from Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, for 50 weeks per year.
Families may opt for 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 should you set up a nursery tour from New Stevenston
We organise visits at a time convenient for you, and your child is welcome to join you in exploring our playrooms.
Call 01698 840222, email office@viewparknursery.co.uk, or complete the booking form, sharing your child’s age and approximate start date.
Submitting the form means we will return your call within a single working day, while emails get a reply within that same timeframe.
You’ll look around the rooms, meet the team and raise any questions you may have.
If Viewpark suits your needs, we will assist you through registration and organise settling sessions before your child starts their first full day.
Commonly asked queries about our pre-school school near New Stevenston
What Montessori represents at Viewpark Nursery
We started as a Montessori nursery, retaining its emphasis on independence, curiosity, respect and hands-on learning. While we are no longer solely Montessori, we blend these principles with contemporary early years practice, adapting our approach to each child’s interests.
Do you have a nursery waiting list?
Child vacancies can change throughout the year! Some rooms may have availability now, while others maintain a waiting list. Contact us in advance, even if you will not need a place immediately.
Is it possible for an additional person collect my child?
Certainly, as long as you tell us beforehand. Any person we already know may pick up your child with your consent. 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 need to be able to use the toilet for the Mighty Oaks class?
Children joining Mighty Oaks should normally be toilet trained. If your child has a medical condition or requires additional support, we will agree the most suitable approach with you.
Which days is the nursery closed?
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 announced well ahead of time through our newsletters.
Contact our nursery today and get to know the team
For over 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has supported children through their early years, helping them to feel secure, make friends and build confidence.
Our committed team creates a supportive setting in which your child is recognised and your family is warmly welcomed.
Many families come to us following recommendations from fellow parents, while siblings, cousins and friends have subsequently joined our playrooms. Children and relatives of members of our own team have also attended Viewpark.
Your family is welcome here as well.
Come to see us to meet the team, look around the rooms and discover 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.