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GUIDELINES
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A Peek into the Toy Box
As a member of the toy library, you will have access to about 500 toys suitable for infants to age five. you may review our toy inventory by flipping through the catalogue in the library or by checking out our Website at, www.centrepointechildcareservices.com/toylibrary/toys.
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Operating Instructions: How to use the Toy Library
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| | A - Action Toys (riding and climbing toys)
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| B - Baby toys (up to 18 months)
C - Construction Toys (child needs to put the toy together to make it work such as duplo, marbleworks)
G - Games (board games for children who are 3, 4 and 5 years old)
I - Imaginative Play (theme toys such as houses, castles, cars,farms, etc...)
M - Manipulative Skills (fine motor skill development such as sewing cards)
P - Puzzles (range from 5 to 60 pieces) | |
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| | The first number corresponds to the toy's number in our inventory; The second number corresponds to the number of pieces or parts that make up that toy. So, for example, Toy A-10-9 is an action toy, the tenth in the inventory with 9 pieces. |
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| | The lending period is two weeks, although toys may be returned and exhanged sooner. Members may borrow two toys and two puzzles during the lending period. A late fee of $0.35 cents per toy per day will apply |
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| | To allow as many families as possible to benefit from the library, members will not be permitted to renew toys for two consecutive lending periods |
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Members in Good Standing: Pledge of Fair Play
We pride ourselves on the excellent quality of toys that are available to help your children learn, explore and develop valuable play skills. Please help your children to look after the toys that your borrow. The extra attention that you give to the "borrowed" toys will teach your children a sense of responsibility and ensure that you continue to benefit from a varied selection of clean indoor and outdoor toys.
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Pledge 1 - I am returning the toys I borrow in the same condition that I got them.
You can help the toys stay in good condition longer by:
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| 1) Counting the toy pieces before you return it to make sure all the parts are there. |
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| 2) Clean the toys with a mild disinfectant before you return them. |
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| 3) Machine wash cloth toys if your baby has had an infectious illness. |
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| 4) Wash the carrying bags if they are dirty. |
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Pledge 2 - I am responsible for the toys I borrow!
Members must remain in good standing to benefit from the toy library.
If a toy you have borrowed is lost or damaged while you have it and you cannot repair it, you must either replace that toy or pay the cost of the toy according to the value indicated in the toy catalogue.
If a toy is returned with missing pieces, you must inform the toy librarian and attempt to replace the missing pieces within 14 days. If you are unable to do so, you must replace the pieces or the toy or a fee of $5.00 will be applied to your membership.
Once this is done, you may continue to use the library
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It's Your Turn!
Like most community-based programs, members have a role to play in its success. Please review below where your family feels most comfortable in contributing to our shared success.
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As a Part of My Membership (1 year), I would like to:
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| 1) Make a financial contribution of $35 or more. A receipt will be issued for amounts over $35 AND/OR |
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| 2) Donate gently-used outdoor or indoor toys (approximate value $35). Please note that the toys must be clean, in good working condition and come with all parts and pieces.... AND/OR |
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| 3) Volunteer my time to work in the toy library for a minimum of 3 - one hour shifts during my membership period. Members will be asked to commit to certain dates upon registering with the toy library. |
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MEMBERSHIP FORM
Click here to access a printable toy library membership form.
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