FAQ's

Why are the boxes rental based?

We are here to bring Ottawa parents support by providing a minimalistic Montessori toy rental service.

We are big environmentalists here at Bambini Box, and reusing toys means less toys end up in landfills, less production emissions, and more money in your pocket! 

Toy rental also gives you the opportunity to "test drive" it before committing to a purchase. 

How many options do you have?

We have 14 locally sourced Montessori toy rental options for you to chose from ranging from infant toys to toddler toys to preschooler toys. 

Each box is created to suit the child's developmental needs for each specific age group.

What age groups do your rental boxes cover?

We provide Montessori toy rentals for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers. However many of these items are open ended toys and can be used for various age groups!

Do I have to order the boxes in order?

We recommend following the age demographic that matches with your child's birthday. We chose the items for each box very carefully to be appropriate developmentally for the age group.

However, we know that you know your child best, so we show you what is in our boxes so you can choose the one that best suits your child's needs. 

 

Feel free to email us with any questions or concerns at any time!

What if my kid breaks something?

It happens. Our toys will be regularly inspected prior to pick up days to ensure they are in good shape going out. If something breaks due regular wear and tear you will not be charged for the item. 

If the damage does not fall under regular wear and tear, we charge a flat fee of $25 per broken item. This up to the discretion of Bambini Box. 

Should an item break early in the rental period, please contact us and we will arrange a swap out. 

This also applies to items that were damaged in a previous rental and were not able to be replaced before the next drop date. 

What are you doing for Covid safety?

We closely follow Ottawa Public Health to guide us in our cleaning and quarentine procedures. Each box will remain out of rotation for 1 month between families. 

Can I purchase a toy if my child really likes it?

While we will not be selling any individual toys at this time, we always provide maker information on both the information cards and our website so that you can go directly to the source and support local!

We do however have a Montessori Essential Shop for items that pair wonderfully with our Montessori toy rental service. 

How will delivery work?

We currently offer local Ottawa delivery for a flat rate of $5 per delivery, or there are free pickup locations in Bare haven and Stittsville , Ottawa. 

Deliveries and pick ups are done the first Saturday of each month. Please check your email for specific dates. 

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