Gateshead's Toy Library is a community resource to improve play facilities for children and families in Gateshead. It provides a loaning service of toys and equipment and will provide a dedicated space for children and families with skilled staff on hand for information and advice.
Opening Times:
The Toy Library is open Monday-Thursdays 9:00-4:30 and open on Fridays 9:00-12:30 at Chowdene Children’s Centre.
Outreach Programme:
To make the Toy Library as accessible as possible for families across the borough, an Outreach Programme is offered which enables people to loan and return toys at Children’s Centres throughout Gateshead.
To find out when and where your nearest session is, please contact nicolamonaghan@gateshead.gov.uk|
Browsing the catalogues:
All Children’s Centres in Gateshead have a full catalogue listing all of the toys available to loan.
In addition to this, you can browse the catalogues on the website www.gatesheadearlyyears.org/toylibrary|
Who is it for?
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Parents/ Carers
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Day Nurseries
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Childminders
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Children's Centres
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Crèches
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Pre-schools
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Playgroups
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Out of School Clubs
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Holiday Care Schemes
What is available?
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Loan of a wide range of toys
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Play equipment for children and parents/ carers / practitioners
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Information and advice about play
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A friendly meeting place for parents and carers
Helping children:
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By giving access to a rich variety of high quality toys
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By finding toys to suit the abilities of children with special needs
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By enabling all children to develop vital skills
Supporting parents and carers:
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In discovering the appropriate toys and play activities for their children
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In understanding the role of play in child development
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In developing their parenting skills