T he Jacksonville Children's Commission Toy Lending Center was created to help parents and providers enrich children's lives with a variety of play experiences and developmentally appropriate activities. Child care providers and parents will find a wide selection of toys, equipment and printed resources, chosen by child care specialists who are available to assist you and answer any questions each time you visit.
Infants learn through sight, sound and touch.
Rattles providing a variety of sounds, picture books and an assortment of toys are available for interactive play with infants. Toddlers explore their environments and are very active. Balls, musical toys, dolls for experiences with self-help skills and activity centers for busy fingers are also available. Pre-school children love pretend play and our tea sets, cooking utensils and puppets are excellent choices. Construction toys such as blocks and legos are available to encourage creativity.