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Solid wood furniture and experiential spaces built for children — from daycares and Montessori schools to museums, libraries, and indoor playspaces.
Everything you need to know before furnishing your centre
From licensing requirements and lead times to durability and safety certifications — answers for directors, owners, and ECEs.
Yes — every piece is manufactured at our shop in Moorefield, Ontario. We use Baltic birch plywood and solid hardwoods sourced in Canada. When you buy from Fern Kids you're supporting Canadian manufacturing and getting a product built to last the life of your centre.
Baltic birch is one of the hardest-wearing sheet goods available — far more impact-resistant than MDF or particleboard furniture. Our finishes are ASTM certified, child-friendly coatings designed to withstand daily use, cleaning, and the demands of an active childcare environment. Most of our clients report pieces lasting 10+ years.
Yes. We finish exclusively with ASTM certified, child-friendly coatings — zero-VOC or ultra-low-VOC, and safe once cured. They're widely specified in childcare and school environments across North America.
Yes. If you're furnishing a full room or multiple rooms, reach out directly for a quote. We work with new-build centres, expanding operators, and licensing-upgrade projects and can offer pricing that reflects the scope of your order.
Absolutely. We can adjust dimensions, finishes, and configurations to meet your room dimensions, licensor guidelines, or specific program needs. Share your floor plan and we'll suggest what works.
Lead times depend on order size and current shop capacity — typically 4–6 weeks for standard configurations. For large or custom orders, we recommend connecting early in your planning process so we can schedule production accordingly.
Yes. Our furniture is designed to meet ASTM and applicable Canadian and US safety standards for early childhood environments. We take compliance seriously and can provide documentation to support your licensing or accreditation requirements.
Yes. We ship across Canada and the United States. Flatpacking, freight, and skid shipments help us get our products where they need to go — we'll confirm shipping details and costs with your quote.
You're welcome to visit our shop in Moorefield, Ontario to see pieces in person. We also have a growing network of completed childcare installations across Canada and the US — we may be able to connect you with a centre near you.
Yes. We have 15+ pedagogically-grounded classroom layout concepts across infant, toddler, preschool, and JK/SK environments. We can help you map furniture to your room dimensions and program philosophy — Montessori, Reggio, play-based, or otherwise.
We stand behind our work. Our furniture carries a structural warranty against manufacturing defects — contact us directly and we'll make it right.
Most items arrive prebuilt and ready to use. We also offer flatpacking as an option to reduce shipping costs — particularly useful for large orders. Some items like tables come standard flatpacked with simple, tool-friendly assembly instructions. Just let us know your preference when ordering.
Custom kids spaces, from concept to installation
Fern Kids works directly with design professionals on experiential environments, themed spaces, and bespoke builds — with a process that fits into yours.
Yes — Fern Kids works directly with design professionals on custom and experiential kids spaces. From themed environments and childcare centres to residential amenities, hospitality, and institutional projects, we bring concepts to life in solid wood and quality materials. You can see our custom project portfolio at studio.fernkids.com.
We work from PDFs, DWGs, SketchUp, or even a simple sketch with dimensions and notes. Whatever format works for your team works for us.
Yes. Dimensions, wood species, finish colour, hardware, and edge profiles are all customizable. We can match existing millwork packages or develop a complementary palette. Our standard materials are Baltic birch with ASTM certified, child-friendly coatings available in a range of tones.
We work directly with architects, interior designers, developers, schools, and more. Our process is straightforward: Concept Design and Budgeting → Detailed Design and Engineering → Fabrication → Shipping and Install. We keep communication tight at every stage so there are no surprises.
Yes. We're experienced working on commercial projects with architects, GCs, and developers. We can provide formal quotes, work within staged billing, and coordinate delivery around your site schedule.
Yes. Our finishes are ASTM certified and LEED-compliant. We can provide product data sheets, VOC documentation, and material sourcing information for LEED or WELL submissions.
Yes — this is a core part of what we do at Fern Kids. From themed play environments and discovery rooms to branded kids zones in hospitality and mixed-use developments, we bring concepts to life in solid wood and quality materials. Share your concept or mood board and we'll take it from there.
Custom projects typically run 6–10 weeks from confirmed drawings and deposit, depending on scope. We recommend engaging us at SD or DD phase so we can hold production capacity.
Yes. Registered architects and interior designers can access trade pricing. Reach out through fernkids.com or apply to our Trade Program on our website.
Yes. We ship across Canada, the United States, and internationally. Flatpacking, freight, and skid shipments help us get projects and products around the globe — we'll work out logistics as part of your project plan.
Absolutely. We have completed projects for childcare operators, library systems, developers, hospitality clients, and schools across North America. Visit studio.fernkids.com or contact us and we'll share relevant project examples.
Experiential children's spaces that hold up to the public
We understand public-facing programming environments — durability, accessibility, interpretive design, and institutional procurement.
Yes — Baltic birch and solid hardwoods are significantly more durable than the MDF and particleboard common in institutional budgets. Our ASTM certified, child-friendly coatings resist scuffing, moisture, and daily sanitizing. Museum and library clients consistently report multi-year performance without refinishing.
Yes. Fern Kids specializes in experiential kids spaces — themed discovery rooms, interactive exhibit furniture, branded children's zones, and custom installations that bring a concept or story to life. If you have a vision or mood board, we can develop it into a buildable specification.
Absolutely. We can match or complement your colour palette, material language, and graphic identity. We work with exhibit designers and in-house teams to align on look and feel before production begins.
We produce furniture scaled for infants through early elementary — roughly 18 months to 8 years — including seating, tables, shelving, and display pieces. For mixed-age public spaces, we can help you specify a range that serves the broadest audience.
Yes. All our finishes are ASTM certified, child-friendly coatings that are non-toxic once cured with no off-gassing under normal conditions. They're suitable for public environments including those serving children without constant supervision.
We can work within accessibility guidelines for aisle clearance, reach ranges, and sight lines. For formal ADA or CSA documentation, we recommend working with your exhibit designer or accessibility consultant and we'll spec to meet their requirements.
Yes. We can respond to RFQs and have experience working within public-sector procurement processes. Contact us early in your process so we can provide specifications, lead times, and pricing in the format your institution requires.
Yes. We ship across Canada, the United States, and internationally. Flatpacking, freight, and skid shipments help us get projects and products around the globe — delivery is coordinated around your installation schedule.
Yes. We can incorporate routed text, laser-etched graphics, or panels designed for applied graphics as part of a custom spec. Contact us to discuss your interpretive program needs.
Yes. We've supplied and custom-built for library children's rooms, museum education spaces, and experiential discovery environments. We understand the demands of public-facing programming spaces and can share relevant past projects.
We stand behind our work. Our furniture carries a structural warranty against manufacturing defects — contact us directly and we'll make it right.
Commercial play furniture built for real use
High-quality hardwoods, soft play, felts, and custom builds designed to survive active kids and delight paying parents — day after day.
Yes. Our pieces are built for commercial use — high quality hardwoods, plywoods, soft play, felts, and more — with structural joinery designed for repeated impact and active use. We also have loft and climbing structures built to ASTM and CSA standards in active development.
Minimal. Our ASTM certified, child-friendly coatings are easy to clean with a damp cloth and standard cleaners. Surfaces can be spot-refinished without full disassembly if needed. We recommend a light maintenance coat every 12–18 months in heavy-use environments.
Yes — our active play line includes loft structures, climbing pieces, and sensory play furniture developed with ASTM F1148 and CSA Z614 playground safety standards in mind. Contact us to discuss your project scope and what's currently available.
Yes. We have experience producing zone-based layouts for play environments including active, sensory, dramatic play, and quiet reading areas. Share your floor plan and we can suggest a furniture plan.
Yes — this is a core strength of our custom design-and-build work at Fern Kids. From themed play environments and branded kids zones to feature walls and built-ins, we can bring your concept to life in solid wood and quality materials.
Yes. Load specifications vary by product. Our commercial shelving, loft systems, and seating are engineered for commercial use with appropriate safety factors. Specific load data is available for each product on request.
Yes. We can incorporate custom paint accents, routed logos, or fabric selections that align with your brand identity.
Yes. We have sensory-oriented pieces in our standard range and are actively developing additional products including light tables, sensory wall panels, and sand and water play tables. Contact us to discuss what's currently available.
Yes — and beyond. We ship across Canada, the United States, and worldwide. Flatpacking, freight, and skid shipments help us get our projects and products around the globe. We'll confirm dimensions and shipping details with your quote so there are no surprises on opening day.
You're welcome to visit our shop in Moorefield, Ontario. We can also connect you with operating childcare centres and play environments that have our furniture installed — reach out and we'll see what's near you.
We stand behind our work. Our furniture carries a structural warranty against manufacturing defects — contact us directly and we'll make it right.
Authentic environments for every Montessori level
Child-height shelving, correct proportions, natural materials, and genuine familiarity with AMI and AMS accreditation requirements.
Yes. Montessori philosophy is central to how we design at Fern Kids — child-height accessibility, open-front shelving for independent material selection, natural materials, and clean uncluttered aesthetics. We've exhibited at the American Montessori Society trade show and work with Montessori programs across North America.
Yes. Our open shelving lines are designed for material-cycle display — appropriate shelf depth and height for trays, the right spacing for Montessori work materials, and proportions scaled to the specific age group (infant, toddler, primary, elementary).
Yes. We produce furniture in dimensions appropriate to each level. Toddler environments have lower table and chair heights, narrower shelf bays, and simpler configurations. Primary and elementary pieces scale up appropriately. We can specify by age level or provide a mixed configuration.
We use Baltic birch plywood and solid hardwoods finished with ASTM certified, child-friendly coatings. No laminates, no plastics, no fake wood grain — just the look and feel of real wood, consistent with Montessori's emphasis on authentic, natural materials.
Yes. We can furnish a full classroom including work tables, chairs, open shelving, practical life areas, and specialty pieces. We have 15+ classroom layout concepts across Montessori levels that we can adapt to your room dimensions and program.
Yes. We've worked with both AMI and AMS programs and understand the environment requirements at each level. We can help you specify furniture that supports your accreditation documentation.
Yes. We produce to standard Montessori height specifications for each level and can custom-adjust dimensions where your album or guide specifies different measurements.
Yes — our Fern Kids Outdoors line is in active development, with materials and finishes selected for outdoor durability. We've done outdoor environment proposals for Montessori programs and can discuss what's available and what's coming.
Yes. We ship across Canada and the United States, and internationally. Flatpacking, freight, and skid shipments help us get projects and products where they need to go. We'll confirm shipping details with your quote.
Yes. Baltic birch is sourced from FSC-certified managed forests. Our finishes are low-VOC and designed for durability — the most sustainable product is one that doesn't need replacing. We're Canadian-made, which also reduces shipping distance and associated emissions for Canadian schools.
Yes. We have Montessori programs across Canada and the US using our furniture. We're happy to connect you with school administrators who can speak to their experience — reach out and we'll make introductions.
Most items arrive prebuilt and ready to use. We also offer flatpacking as an option to reduce shipping costs — particularly useful for large orders. Some items like tables come standard flatpacked with simple, tool-friendly assembly instructions. Just let us know your preference when ordering.
Canadian-made classroom furniture, Kindergarten to Grade 6
Solid wood and Baltic birch built for the Canadian classroom — durable, safe, and proudly made in Ontario. A better choice for boards that want quality without the import headache.
Yes. We produce furniture scaled and engineered for every age group from Kindergarten through Grade 6 — the right table heights, chair sizes, and storage configurations for each level. Our pieces are built for the demands of a busy classroom: solid wood and Baltic birch construction that holds up to daily use, year after year.
We're one of the few commercial children's furniture manufacturers based in Canada. That means no currency risk, no cross-border duties, shorter lead times, and a supplier who understands the Canadian school environment. Our furniture is built in Moorefield, Ontario and ships across the country — proudly Canadian made.
Yes. We regularly work on multi-room and multi-site orders. Whether you're outfitting a new build, a renovation, or standardizing furniture across a board, we can provide consistent product, volume pricing, and a coordinated delivery schedule.
Yes. Our furniture is designed to meet ASTM and applicable Canadian safety standards for educational environments. Baltic birch and solid hardwood construction far exceeds the durability of the MDF and particleboard common in budget institutional furniture.
Yes. We can match dimensions, finish colours, and configurations to align with your board's existing standards or interior palette. Send us your specs and we'll confirm what's achievable.
Most items arrive prebuilt and ready for the classroom. We also offer flatpacking as an option to reduce shipping costs — particularly useful for large board orders. Some items like tables come standard flatpacked with simple assembly instructions. We'll confirm the best approach based on your order.
Lead times depend on order size and our current production schedule — typically 4–8 weeks for standard configurations. For large or district-wide orders we recommend connecting early so we can schedule production around your school year timeline.
Yes. We can respond to RFPs and tenders and are experienced working within institutional procurement processes. Contact us early in your process so we can provide the specifications, certifications, and pricing documentation your board requires.
Yes. We ship to school boards and institutions across Canada and USA. Flatpacking, freight, and skid shipments help us deliver efficiently — we'll confirm logistics and costs as part of your quote.
You're welcome to visit our shop in Moorefield, Ontario. We can also connect you with boards and schools currently using our furniture — reach out and we'll make an introduction.
We stand behind our work. Our furniture carries a structural warranty against manufacturing defects — contact us directly and we'll make it right.
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