About Nienhuis

During the 1920’s, our company founder, Albert Nienhuis, collaborated with Dr. Maria Montessori for the purpose of constructing materials in accordance with her educational philosophy. These meetings led to a lasting association in which the evolution of her method became materialized in the workshop. He selected the best woods, glues, paints and hardware, applying his craftsmanship to produce the special didactic apparatus that met Dr. Montessori’s exacting requirements. As the years went by, Dr. Montessori’s educational method received worldwide acceptance. Nienhuis Montessori responded to this growth by expanding its complement of artisans and the manufacturing facilities to meet the growing needs of the Montessori movement worldwide. Today, after many decades, we continue our tradition of craftsmanship and quality with an understanding that results from our long association with Dr. Maria Montessori, Dr. Mario Montessori and the many Montessori leaders worldwide. As a result of this alliance, we are still developing new techniques, improving quality and implementing the newest technology to meet our responsibility as the largest authorized manufacturer of Montessori materials. Montessori education will have a significant impact on the children of the world. Nienhuis Montessori will continue to improve the effectiveness of its products in serving the developmental needs of children. With our service, the Montessori Helpdesk, we will better serve the Montessori community, as well as, continue to foster cooperation with worldwide organizations dedicated to recognizing the child as the builder of humanity. In the spirit of following the child, we support those organizations that are creating solutions that meet the needs of modern children with the visionary methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.