Give your child a confident beginning with Montessori inspired care, carefully delivered from six weeks to five years.
For over 25 years, North Lanarkshire families have relied on Viewpark Montessori Nursery to support their children grow up settled and happy.
We make time to understand your child, from the routines that comfort them to the subjects that stimulate their curiosity. They can follow those interests through play, with familiar adults nearby to help them as they grow more independent.
Our complimentary settling sessions allow you and your child to become familiar with us before their first full day.
If you are looking for a nursery near Torbothie, come and see us to meet our team, look around the playrooms and decide if Viewpark suits your family.
One day nursery close to Torbothie with three classrooms
Throughout our three playrooms, children can flourish at their own stage, surrounded by thoughtful care and activities tailored to their needs.
Together, we’ll talk about when your child feels ready for the next room, allowing each one to progress at a suitable pace.
Little Acorns aged 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a calm, inviting space where your baby can enjoy cuddles, floor play and early discoveries with caring people who make time to get to know them well.
Consistent mealtimes create a reassuring daily rhythm, helping to foster a secure environment, with morning snack at 8.30 am, lunch at 11.30 am and afternoon snack at 3.00 pm.
Within this rhythm, we attend to your baby’s cues, making room for play and allowing sleep whenever it is needed.
When you pick up your baby, we’ll explain their meals and sleep, then update you on the small moments you missed, helping you take part in their day.
Bright Blossoms between 2 and 3 years
At Bright Blossoms, curious toddlers get strong support to try things on their own.
During snack time, getting themselves drinks and locating their named peg provide simple, manageable opportunities to develop independence, with support available whenever required.
The same patience is maintained throughout toilet training. We follow your child’s cues and collaborate closely with you, establishing consistency between home and nursery.
We appreciate that minor accidents naturally accompany learning, so we do not make an issue of it.
Our caring service understands that your little one learns something new every day, and we support their progress at a pace that suits them.
Songs, stories and everyday conversations help children explore unfamiliar words. If you are concerned about your child’s talking, our facility will work with you to provide the best possible support for your child.
When emotions become too intense, we help children identify, understand, and process them.
Mighty Oaks designed for ages 3 up to 5 yrs
At Mighty Oaks, we support your child gain confidence for the move to school and more formal education.
Daily achievements, including putting away their coat or asking for help from an adult, provide worthwhile experience in managing tasks independently.
Joint play teaches children to listen, wait until it is their turn and resolve problems with their friends.
Stories, counting and early writing are integrated into activities they like, helping them to develop these skills through playing.
Deep friendships formed here frequently carry on into P1, offering familiarity at that key next step.
A inspired Montessori preschool close to Torbothie
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired method places priority on the learning children attain on their own.
We integrate this with contemporary early years practice, making room for outdoor discovery, imaginative play and the ideas children contribute to nursery.
Growing self-sufficiency from a young age
Children are encouraged to make choices and take an active part 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 on their own.
Open-air play in every weather
Children, including our youngest babies, spend time outside in every type of weather throughout the year.
Watching the trees and sensing the grass beneath their feet gives younger children fresh discoveries, whilst older children have space to run, climb and dig.
Outdoor freedom helps children practise balance and coordination while developing confidence in their abilities.
It may get messy! Put your child in clothes you do not mind becoming muddy, with appropriate outdoor layers for the weather.
Kindly label their belongings, and before they start, our staff are always prepared to clarify what they should bring for their age.
Experiential education through sensory play
Paint, water, sand and mud give children at our nursery near Torbothie plenty to investigate
Exploring varied textures, pouring water around and making painted marks helps them use their senses and find new ways to express themselves.
Your child can try out an idea, observe the result, and then try again.
Our staff nurtures curiosity, giving children time to explore topics that interest them and build confidence in what they discover on their own.
Care and safety for every child
Located near Torbothie, our nursery runs a secure access system, while children remain supervised all day.
Our team receives ongoing training in safeguarding, as well as training in first aid and health and safety.
We carry out routine risk assessments and maintain our fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, water safety and electrical safety checks.
When a child has an accident, staff offer prompt comfort and administer first aid where necessary.
At collection, we will explain and document every accident. We will telephone you straight away if a head bump or any injury requires additional attention.
Free onboarding meetings from our crew
At Viewpark, we suggest arranging at least three settling sessions before your child attends nursery for their first full day.
There is no cost for any session, and we will arrange additional appointments around the needs of your family.
You are free to stay as long as needed, but we usually advise briefly stepping away. This enables our friendly team and your child to start building their own special relationship.
Comforters and dummies are accepted too.
Childcare funding and charges for Torbothie households
Viewpark Montessori Nursery provides funded places for children between three and five years old, plus eligible two-year-olds.
Every child aged three to five, plus eligible two year olds, can receive 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare per year from the Scottish Government through their local council.
Located in Torbothie? Call us on 01698 840222. We can talk through what may suit your family and help you with the next steps before you apply!
Just what your kindergarten payments account for
Your fee includes outstanding care and learning, plus lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and the learning resources used by the children.
It additionally provides regular photographs, observations and learning updates, alongside the weekly menu and monthly newsletter.
Families accessing funded sessions do not pay a registration fee. Nevertheless, a registration fee must be paid upon accepting a non-funded place.
Please get in touch with the service for current fee details.
Tax-Free Childcare
Eligible Torbothie families are able to use Tax Free Childcare to help cover nursery costs.
Once you have joined the scheme, your childcare account allows you to make payments to us directly.
If you are new to the scheme, our staff will be happy to support you.
Meals and snacks during nursery hours
A nearby catering company prepares and delivers lunch to the nursery daily, while our team makes the snacks internally.
Every child’s meals are carefully adjusted to suit their developmental stage, with weaning incorporated where suitable.
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 clean their teeth daily through Childsmile, Scotland’s national programme for children’s oral health.
Preschool hours and sessions
We welcome you on weekdays, between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, for 50 weeks per year.
Families may select 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 to set up a nursery visit from Torbothie
We organise show-arounds at a time that suits you, and your child is welcome to accompany you as you explore 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.
Fill in the form and we’ll call you back within a single working day, while emails receive a response within the same timescale.
You will view the rooms, speak with the team and get straightforward answers to any questions you may have.
When Viewpark seems like the right beginning for your family, we guide you through registration and organise settling sessions before your child’s first full day.
Frequently raised questions about our pre-school institution near Torbothie
What Montessori signifies at our Viewpark Nursery
We started as a Montessori nursery and kept its values of independence, curiosity, respect and practical learning. We are no longer exclusively Montessori, but blend these values with contemporary early years practice and take account of 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 operate a waiting list. Get in touch with us early, even if you will not need a place straight away.
Could someone different fetch my child?
Certainly, provided you notify us in advance. If we have met the individual before, they may pick up your child with your authorisation. If they are unknown to us, we will need the password arranged with you before handing over your child to them.
Does my little one have to be toilet trained for Mighty Oaks?
As children enter Mighty Oaks, we usually expect them to be toilet trained. However, if your child has a medical condition or additional support needs, we will agree the most suitable approach with you.
When is the childcare centre out of service?
We are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, the final Monday in May, the September Weekend, and for two weeks during Christmas and New Year, scheduled as closely as possible around North Lanarkshire school holidays. Any additional closures are announced well in advance via our newsletters.
Contact our nursery right away and come and meet the team
For more than 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has supported children through their early years, helping them feel secure, make friends and build confidence.
Our committed team provides a caring setting where your child is seen as an individual and your family is given a warm welcome.
Numerous families join us acting on recommendations from other parents, while siblings, cousins and friends have subsequently joined our playrooms. Children and relatives of our own team members have also attended Viewpark.
We would be pleased to welcome your family as well.
Come and see us to meet our staff, discover the rooms and find out how your child might feel at ease at Viewpark.
To arrange your visit, call 01698 840222, send us an email or complete our booking form.