Toy libraries are where children can borrow a wide range of developmental toys. They hold a selection of carefully selected toys to borrow; play sessions and an opportunity for parents and carers to meet in a friendly and informative place.
The toy library helps children to develop vital skills and find toys to suit the abilities of children with special needs. They provide an environment for children to learn and share.
It helps parents to understand the importance of play in their child's development and build on their parenting skills. They also provide information and advice about play.
The schemes are usually self-financing so there is a nominal charge for borrowing toys. Parents and carers are encouraged to take part in managing the toy libraries.
Castle Green
Gale Street
Dagenham
RM9 4UN
Contact: Meredith Myears|
Tel: 020 8270 4166
Open: Wednesday, 10am - 11am
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Barking Learning Centre
2 Town Square
Barking
IG11 7NB
Contact: Anne Taylor
Tel: 020 8724 8721
Open: Thursday, 9am - 11.30am
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Markyate Road
Dagenham
RM8 2LD
Contact: Kay Thorpe
Tel: 020 8227 4137
Open: Friday, 9.30am - 10.30am
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Rectory Road
Dagenham
RM10 9SA
Contact: Anne Cross|
Tel: 020 8270 6233
Open: Friday, 10.30am - 11.30am
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High Road
Chadwell Heath
Romford
RM6 6AS
Contact: Anne Hall or Val Kelsey
Tel: 020 8270 4305
Open: Tuesday, 10.30am - 11.30am (term time only)
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Sue Bramley Community Centre
Bastable Avenue
Barking
IG11 0LG
Tel: 020 8270 4164
Open: Tuesday, 10.30am - 11.30am
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321-329 Heathway
Dagenham
RM9 5AF
Contact: Helen Delfontaine
Tel: 020 8593 3931
Open: Wednesday, 9.45am - 11.45am
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Rainham Road North
Dagenham
RM10 7DX
Contact: Debadeen Charlton
Tel: 020 8270 4169
Open: Friday, 11am - 12pm
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Off Lawn Farm Road
Chadwell Heath
RM6 5LL
Tel: 020 8270 6091
Open: Wednesday, 11am - 11.30am
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Cheryl Hill
Development Worker
Family Information Service
3rd Floor
Bridge House
150 London Road
Barking
IG11 8BB
Tel: 020 8227 5524
Fax: 020 8227 5525
Email: fis@lbbd.gov.uk|
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