Cape Cod Toy Library Information

To increase community play-based learning experiences for children, families, child care providers and educators. To increase understanding of the life long need for play, as well as knowledge and skills to promote developmentally appropriate practices with children. To facilitate childrens health and brain development including their social-emotional, cognitive, sensory-perceptual, creative and physical development. Childrens need to play will be respected, nurtured, listened to and responded to in developmentally appropriate ways. Children and families will be equipped with the fundamental play-based learning experiences that give them the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to: achieve successful relationships in families, school and work, realize joy in learning at school, work and life, express creativity and innovative thinking to their fullest potential, adapt to changes in their lives and the world, and lead healthy and socially-emotionally balanced lives. Our ultimate goal is to be established in a central, accessible location to serve as a Family Play Learning Center and a hub for outreach programs, including a Mobile Toy Library and Satellite Toy Libraries. To fulfill our mission, our goal is to provide year-round access to high-quality educational resources and engaging play-based, exploratory, creative learning opportunities for children and families, childcare providers and educators to support children's healthy growth and development. Cape Cod Toy Library will be a safe, educational enriching play-literacy learning environment where families can go to spend time - playing, exploring and discovering together. It will provide access to hundreds of high-quality play-literacy materials and professional support to guide and promote developmentally appropriate play-based learning. The collection of toys and resource materials, including objects from nature and recycled reusable items, will be available to use on site, in our indoor and outdoor learning spaces, and to borrow for use at home, ...