Frequently Asked Questions

Our aprons and placemats are made of a thick, long lasting vinyl that is also called "faux leather." The front is textured vinyl and the back is soft, felted cloth. This sturdy material is perfect for creative play and Montessori classroom activities:

• It's waterproof, and water droplets slide right off.
• Paint, food, and grime are so easily wiped off that children can manage the cleanup on their own.
• The material and patterns were chosen because they allow children to roll up the aprons and placemats when it's time to be done. The rolling process strengthens children's wrist muscles and pincer grasp.

We recommend wiping the aprons and placemats after every use with a damp cloth or sponge. Gentle cleansers, dish soap, and laundry detergent are great for getting out stains. However, you can also toss the aprons and placemats in the washing machine (cold water only). Lay flat or hang to dry; do not tumble dry. If the trim becomes stained, use a non-chlorine stain remover, then wash and air dry as usual.

Our founder is an AMI-certified Montessori instructor who has worked with children age 3-6 for many years.

In Montessori classrooms, every item is designed to be useful and beautiful to a child. Materials are high quality and long-lasting. Moving parts are just tricky enough to present an age-appropriate challenge, while still being manageable. Through mastery of the classroom materials, the child develops physical coordination and a strong sense of accomplishment and confidence.

Montessori Beautiful was born when our founder was looking for new aprons and placemats for her own classroom, but she couldn't find anything that matched the quality she expected for her students' use.

Her final designs are beautiful to look at and to use, since there is nothing more beautiful than a child who is proud of their new accomplishment.

Click here to read more about our founder.

Our products are handmade in the USA of imported materials.

Montessori Beautiful is a Minority- and Woman-Owned Business (MWOB).

With proper care, our aprons and placemats should last for years. As long as you do not subject the material to heat or harsh cleaning chemicals, it should look new for hundreds of uses. If the trim becomes stained, use a chlorine-free stain remover on the stained area.

Our design is flexible, but the toddler apron generally fits children age 1-3, and the child's apron fits ages 3-6. If in doubt, order up (to allow for growth). Note that the child's apron is a little more complicated to roll and put away (this is intentional, since the action is a good way to develop hand-eye coordination and wrist strength).