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Setting up a Toy Library

Why Set up a Toy Library?

Toy libraries help to promote the principle that play is important. All children learn through play and appropriate materials are essential for their all round development. Toy libraries can promote child development and encourage parents and carers to become involved in their children's learning.

The following links can provide a more detailed look into setting up a toy library:
Key Considerations
Aims of the Service
Membership and Recording Systems
Publicity
Finance
Insurance and Accident Forms
Safety Standards
Premises
Storage and Display
Contacts for Developing a Toy Library