Assist your child 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 help their children feel settled and happy while they grow.
We make time to get to know your child, from the routines that reassure them to the interests that ignite their curiosity. During play, they can follow those interests with familiar adults nearby, carefully supporting them as their independence starts to grow.
Our complimentary settling sessions enable you and your child to get to know us before their first full day.
If you are looking for a nursery near Newhouse, come and see us to meet our team, look around the playrooms and decide if Viewpark is right for your family.
A children’s nursery adjacent to Newhouse with three rooms
Every one of our three playrooms offers children space to experience their current stage, alongside care and activities carefully matched to their individual needs.
We will discuss when they are ready to move into the next room, making sure every child takes this step at their own pace.
Little Acorns ageing 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a soothing, peaceful space where your baby can enjoy cuddles, floor play and first discoveries alongside people who take the time to know them well.
Regular 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 attend to your baby’s needs, making 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 small moments that shaped their day, drawing you closer to everything you have missed.
Bright Blossoms aged 2 to 3
At Bright Blossoms, inquisitive toddlers are enthusiastically encouraged to try things on their own!
Pouring their own drinks at snack time and finding their named peg provide simple, manageable opportunities to practise independence, with support provided when required.
The same patience is maintained during toilet training. We respond to your child’s cues and collaborate closely with you, establishing consistency between home and nursery.
Little accidents are a natural aspect of learning, and we react without making an issue of them.
Our compassionate service recognises that your little one learns something new each day, and we will help them as they develop at a pace that suits them.
Songs, stories and daily conversations help children explore unfamiliar words. If you are concerned about your child’s talking, our facility will work with you to offer the best possible support for your child.
When emotions become overwhelming, we support children identify, understand, and process them.
Mighty Oaks designed for ages 3 – 5 years
At Mighty Oaks, we help your child to develop the confidence needed to progress into school and progressively more formal education.
Everyday achievements, such as putting a coat away or asking an adult for help, help children develop 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.
Children develop storytelling, counting and early writing skills during play, with these areas built into activities they like.
Strong friendships formed here frequently carry into P1, offering reassurance during that significant transition.
A inquiry-based themed childcare close to Newhouse
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired approach attaches importance to the learning which children pursue on their own.
Alongside contemporary early years approaches, we create opportunities for outdoor discovery and imaginative play, while valuing the ideas children contribute to nursery.
Nurturing independence right from an early age
Children are encouraged to make decisions and take an active part in nursery life, from tidying away after snacks to looking after their surroundings.
We allow them time to practise, offering assistance as needed, so they can enjoy the confidence gained through doing things independently.
Outside activities for every season
Young children, including our youngest babies, enjoy time outdoors throughout the year, whatever the conditions.
Watching the trees and feeling the grass under their feet offers younger children fresh discoveries, whilst older children have space to run, climb and dig.
As children move around freely outdoors, each step develops their balance and coordination, while quietly building confidence in everything they can do.
Things can get messy! Put your child in clothing you do not mind getting muddy, with appropriate outdoor layers for the weather.
Please label all their belongings, and our staff is always ready to clarify what children of their age should bring before they begin.
Practical learning by means of untidy play
In our nursery near Newhouse, children can explore paint, water, sand and mud in a range of engaging ways.
Exploring different textures, pouring water and creating painted marks supports sensory exploration while helping them to discover fresh ways to express themselves.
Your child can test an idea, watch the result and have another go.
Our team fosters curiosity and gives them time to explore their interests, developing confidence through discoveries they make on their own.
Wellbeing and security for every child
Situated near Newhouse, our nursery operates a secure access system, while children remain supervised all day.
Our team undergoes ongoing training in safeguarding, first aid, health and safety.
We carry out periodic risk assessments and maintain our fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, water safety measures and electrical safety checks.
If a child experiences an accident, staff provide immediate comfort and administer first aid if necessary.
Upon collection, we document and explain each accident, while each bump to the head or injury requiring additional care prompts an immediate call to you.
Complimentary adjustment sessions provided by our group
At Viewpark, we advise booking at least three settling sessions before your child’s first full nursery day.
All sessions are provided at no cost, and we will organise any further appointments to accommodate your family’s requirements.
You are free to remain for as long as you require! However, we generally advise stepping away briefly, giving our friendly team and your child the opportunity to start developing their own special relationship.
Comforters and dummies are also welcome.
Nursery funding and charges for Newhouse families
Viewpark Montessori Nursery offers funded places for children between three and five years old, as well as eligible two-year-olds.
Each year, 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 are based in Newhouse, telephone us on 01698 840222. We will talk about what may suit your family and guide you through the next steps before you apply.
All that your nursery fees encompass
Your fee includes high-quality care and learning, along with lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and the educational resources used by the children.
You will additionally see frequent photos, observations and learning updates, along with the menu for the week and monthly newsletter.
Families accessing funded sessions do not pay a registration fee. This fee is payable when taking up a place that is not funded.
Kindly get in touch with the service directly for current fee details.
Tax-Free Childcare
Qualifying Newhouse families can 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.
When you are unfamiliar with the scheme, our team will be happy to assist.
Repasts and treats during nursery hours
A local catering company makes and brings lunch to the nursery daily, while our staff makes the snacks in house.
Each child’s meals are carefully adapted to reflect their developmental stage, with weaning incorporated where appropriate.
Before your child begins, we discuss and agree on every allergy, intolerance, and medical or cultural dietary requirement with you, ensuring that every member of staff understand them.
With parental consent, children brush their teeth daily as part of Childsmile, Scotland’s national programme for child oral health.
Day care times and slots
We are open Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, for 50 weeks per year.
Families can select a full day (8.00 am to 6.00 pm), a morning session (8.00 am to 1.00 pm), or an afternoon session (1.00 pm to 6.00 pm).
How to set up a nursery visit from Newhouse
We organise visits to show you around at a time that suits you, and your child is warmly invited to come with you as you look around our playrooms together.
Please 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 completed the form, we will phone you back within a single working day, whereas email responses are sent within the same time period.
You will explore the rooms, meet the team and raise any queries you may have.
If Viewpark meets your needs, we assist you throughout registration and organise settling sessions before your child’s first full day.
Frequently posed queries regarding our preschool school by Newhouse
Exactly what does Montessori mean within Viewpark Nursery
Founded as a Montessori nursery, we have retained its enduring values of independence, curiosity, respect and hands on learning. Now, while not exclusively Montessori, we integrate these principles into modern early years practice, allowing room for each child’s unique interests to guide their journey.
Do you have a nursery waiting list?
Child vacancies vary over the year. Some rooms may have places available, while others operate waiting lists. Contact us in advance, even if you do not require a place straight away.
May another person pick up my youngster?
Yes, provided you notify us in advance. If we have encountered the individual previously, they may collect your child with your authorisation. If they are unknown to us, we will require the password agreed with you before releasing your child to them.
Do my youngster need to be able to use the loo for Mighty Oaks?
We usually expect children moving up 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 best approach.
When is the nursery closed?
We are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, the last Monday in May, the September Weekend, and for two weeks across Christmas and New Year, timed as closely as possible around North Lanarkshire school holidays. Any further closures will be announced in good time through our newsletters.
Reach out to our nursery right away and get to know the team.
For over 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has guided children through their formative years, fostering security, friendships and developing confidence.
Our dedicated team creates a supportive environment where your child is recognised and your family is warmly welcomed.
Many families reach us via recommendations from other parents, and our playrooms have welcomed their siblings, cousins and friends. Members of our own staff have likewise selected Viewpark for their children as well as their relatives.
We would be delighted to welcome your family too.
Visit 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, please telephone 01698 840222, email us or complete our booking form.