Offer your child a confident start with Montessori-inspired care starting at 6 weeks to 5 years!
For more than 25 years, North Lanarkshire families have looked to Viewpark Montessori Nursery to help their children feel secure and content as they grow.
We take time to understand each child, from the routines that comfort them to the interests that spark their curiosity. Through play, they are able to explore these interests, with familiar adults nearby to help them as they develop greater independence.
Free settling sessions allow you and your child to get to know us before their first full day.
If you are looking for a nursery near Wishaw, come and see us nearby to meet the team, explore our playrooms and decide whether Viewpark suits your family.
A day facility close to Wishaw with a trio of rooms
Our three playrooms each offer children room to thrive at their present stage, with activities and care customised to their needs.
We’ll discuss with you when they’re ready to move into the following room, allowing every child to take this step at their own pace.
Little Acorns ranging from 6 weeks to 2 years
Little Acorns is a calm, cosy room where your baby can enjoy cuddles, enjoy floor play and make early discoveries with well-known people who know them well.
Consistent mealtimes create a comforting day-to-day 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.
Around these, we address your baby’s needs, leaving time for playing and sleeping whenever needed.
When you pick up your baby, we’ll describe their meals and sleep, then tell you about the small moments you missed, helping you take part in their day.
Bright Blossoms between 2 and 3 years
At Bright Blossoms, inquisitive toddlers are given ample encouragement to try things on their own.
At snack time, pouring their own drinks and locating their named peg offer small, manageable opportunities to practise being independent, with help on hand whenever required.
That same patient approach also applies to toilet training. We follow your child’s cues and collaborate with you to preserve consistency between home and nursery.
Minor mishaps are anticipated during learning, so we do not ever overreact.
Each day offers your little one a new discovery, and our caring service is here to support and guide them at a pace that feels comfortable.
Songs, stories and everyday conversations assist children in exploring unfamiliar words. If you are concerned about your child’s speech, our facility will collaborate with you to offer the best possible support for your child.
When emotions feel overwhelming, we support children recognise them, understand them, and work through them.
Mighty Oaks for ages 3 up to 5 years of age
At Mighty Oaks, we nurture your child’s self-confidence, preparing them for the transition into school and the more formal world of education.
Daily successes, such as hanging up a coat or asking an adult, support them practise managing tasks on their own.
Participating together helps children as they develop listening skills, practise taking turns and resolve problems with their friends.
Stories, counting and early writing are integrated into activities they like, enabling them to develop these skills through play.
The close friendships established here often extend into P1, offering reassurance during that significant transition.
A Montessori styled early years centre in the vicinity of Wishaw
Viewpark’s Montessori inspired philosophy attaches particular importance to children’s independent learning.
Alongside contemporary early years approaches, we offer opportunities for outdoor discovery and imaginative play, while appreciating the ideas children contribute to nursery.
Growing self-reliance from a young age
Children are encouraged to make choices and participate actively in nursery life, from tidying away after snacks to looking after their surroundings.
We allow them space to practise, offering support whenever required, until they find the confidence and quiet pride that comes from doing something for themselves.
Outdoor recreation for each season
Young children, including our youngest babies, enjoy time outdoors all year round, whatever the conditions.
Watching the trees and sensing the grass under their feet offers younger children fresh discoveries, whilst older children have space to run, climb and dig.
As children move freely outside, they can develop balance and coordination while building confidence in everything they can do.
It could get messy! Dress your child in clothing you don’t mind getting muddy, with appropriate outdoor layers for the weather.
Please label their possessions, and before they begin, our team are always ready to clarify what they should bring for their age.
Hands-on instruction through chaotic play
Paint, water, sand and mud provide children at our nursery near Wishaw with plenty to investigate
Encountering different textures, pouring water and making painted marks allow children to investigate through their senses while finding new ways to express themselves.
Your child can test an idea, observe the outcome and try once more.
Our team fosters curiosity and gives children the time to pursue what captivates them, reinforcing confidence in their own discoveries.
Wellbeing and protection for each youngster
Located near Wishaw, our nursery runs a secure access system, while children are supervised throughout the day.
Our team gets continuing training in safeguarding, alongside instruction in first aid and health and safety.
We conduct regular risk assessments and keep our fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, water safety and electrical safety checks up to date.
When a child has an accident, they are given immediate comfort and first aid whenever necessary.
At collection, we will record and clarify every accident, whereas any head injury or injury requiring further attention will prompt an immediate telephone call to you.
Free integration sessions with our group
At Viewpark, we recommend that your child attends at least three settling sessions before spending their first full day at nursery.
There is no fee for any session, and we will organise further appointments to suit your family’s needs.
You are welcome to stay for as long as you need! However, we generally advise briefly stepping away, allowing our friendly team and your child the chance to start developing their own special relationship.
Comforters and dummies are also warmly welcomed.
Preschool funding and costs for Wishaw carers
Viewpark Montessori Nursery offers funded places for children aged three to five, alongside eligible two-year-olds.
Through your local council, the Scottish Government provides 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare per year for all children aged three to five, along with eligible two-year-olds.
If you are living in Wishaw, please call us on 01698 840222. We can talk through the options suitable for your family and explain the next steps before you apply.
Here’s what your nursery costs include
Your fee includes high-quality care and learning, as well as lunches, snacks and drinks, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and the educational resources used by the children.
It also contains recurring photos, observations and learning updates, alongside the weekly menu and monthly newsletter.
Households using funded sessions pay no registration fee. A registration fee applies when taking a place without funding.
Please contact the service directly for the most recent information on current fees.
Tax-Free Childcare
Eligible Wishaw 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 through your childcare account.
If you’re new to the scheme, our team will be happy to support you.
Meals and refreshments during childcare hours
A nearby catering company prepares and delivers fresh lunches to the nursery each day, whereas our team makes the snacks.
Meals are tailored to support every child’s developmental phase, with weaning provided where appropriate.
Prior to your child beginning, we discuss and verify all allergies, intolerances, and medical or cultural dietary requirements with you, making sure every member of staff is aware of them.
With their parents’ permission, children brush their teeth each day as part of Childsmile, Scotland’s national programme for child oral health.
Early years hours and slots
Our opening times are Monday to Friday, 8.00 am until 6.00 pm, for 50 weeks each 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 book a preschool visit from Wishaw
We organise visits at a time that suits you, and your child is very welcome to join you while exploring our playrooms.
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 complete the form, we will return your call within a single working day, while emails receive a reply within the same period.
You explore the rooms, get to know the team and ask every question that comes to mind.
If Viewpark seems like the right choice, we support you through registration and organise settling sessions before your child starts their first full day.
Commonly asked questions about our nursery centre near Wishaw
What Montessori education means at Viewpark Nursery
We started as a Montessori nursery and kept its values of independence, curiosity, respect and practical learning. We are no longer solely Montessori, but blend these values with contemporary early years practice and respond to each child’s interests.
Do you have a nursery waiting list?
Availability for children differs across the year. Some rooms might have immediate openings, while others may operate waiting lists. Please contact us in advance, even if you do not require a place straight away.
May a different person pick up my youngster?
Certainly, as long as you inform us beforehand. If we have met the individual previously, they may pick up your child with your authorisation. If they are unknown to us, we will need the password agreed with you before handing over your child to them.
Will my little one have got to be independent in the toilet for Mighty Oaks?
We generally expect children moving up to Mighty Oaks to be toilet trained. If your child lives with a medical condition or additional support needs, we’ll collaborate with you to agree the best approach.
When is the childcare centre closed?
Our doors are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, the final Monday in May, the September Weekend, and for two weeks over Christmas and New Year, aligning as closely as possible with North Lanarkshire school holidays. We share any further closures well in advance via our newsletters.
Get in touch with our day nursery now and get to know the staff
For more than 25 years, Viewpark Montessori Nursery has guided children through their early years, helping them feel secure, form friendships and build confidence.
Our dedicated team creates a caring setting in which your child is recognised and your family feels warmly welcomed.
Numerous families reach us through referrals from other parents, and our playrooms have welcomed their siblings, cousins and friends. Members of our own staff have also selected Viewpark for their children and their relatives.
We would be delighted to welcome your family as well.
Come along to meet the team, discover the rooms and find out how your child could settle into life at Viewpark!
Ready to book your visit? Call 01698 840222, send us an email, or complete our booking form!