Description

The Toy Library at The Lighthouse Child Development Centre is for parents/carers with children who have special needs. The library provides support/advice, specialised equipment, respite days, fun days and outings (members only) and a toy and equipment loan scheme. This is our drop in facility-come and have a coffee and chat.

The library is a voluntary organisation run by a parent led committee.

It offers:

  • Toy loan scheme
  • Informal coffee mornings and play sessions
  • Support and advice
  • Fun days and outings
  • Respite scheme
  • Special equipment loan with guidance from therapists
  • Facilitates several other support groups.
Name and position
Mike Wilson
Email address
Website
Address
Southend Toy Library, Lighthouse CDC (behind Kingsdown School), Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT
Map
Venue notes

We are based in the Lighthouse building in our own area-Receptionist will direct you

Date and time
Monday 10:00 - 12:00; Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00; Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00 term time only
Time of day
Morning
Special needs details
This is a specific toddler group for those who have children with special needs.
LO provider type
Local Offer - General Provider
Offering services to;
Carers Babies (under 1 year) Toddlers and Pre-school (1-4 years) Parents and Families
Other;
Service/Activity is Free Voluntary
Local Offer age band
0-5 years
Needs level

Low to high. 

Provision type
Targeted