We rent toys and activities for children birth to five years.
This is a new kind of teaching store
that is more like a library.
We believe that
Playtime is Learning Time!
Play is a natural activity for every child. Play provides many opportunities for children to learn and grow--physically, mentally, and socially. If play is child's work, then toys are child's tools.
Our toys are the tools you need to educate and inspire your child!
It's easy! It's fun! Start renting today!
Our service has been KID TESTED and TEACHER APPROVED!!
How To Rent Toys!
- Sign in and become a member.
- Choose toys from the online catalog.
- Keep the toys for a month.
- Return the toys back to us.
- Toys are sent clean and disinfected in a plastic bag.
- On the bag is a photo and description of the toys, so you know what pieces need to be returned.
- Rent toys when you need them, once in a while or every month if you want.
- Renew toys for additional months.
- Return shipment instructions are sent along with the toys to guide you in the care of toys and return process.
- Find out more information about us at: Questions about Us.
Become a Monthly Subscriber!
Toys will be delivered on the same day each month
Get Toy Search Lists or Random Toys sent each month
Children are actively learning, growing, and changing their interests every day. Spark your child's imagination and reduce boredom by changing their toys monthly. Toy rotation is easy with our monthly subscription plan!
- Sign in and become a member.
- Set up a Subscription Plan.
- Choose toys from the online catalog.
- Keep the toys for a month.
- Return the toys back to us.
- Sign in each month to select toys. Then enter your promotional code during checkout.
Toy Search List: This list is based on your child's interests, theme, or study segment. We email the list to you, and you can select items for your order.
Random Toys can also be sent. We will select five random toys based on your child's age and interests. Those toys are selected from different development areas:
- active play
- manipulative play
- make-believe play
- creative play
- learning play.
Teachers save 15% on monthly subscriptions! You can also earn free rentals by writting activities. Contact us about our Teaching Activity Program.
Delivery
FREE DELIVERY to Local Members and Local Monthly Subscribers: We deliver toys and pick up returns within 30 miles of Crystal Lake, Illinois. This includes:
- McHenry County
- Lake County
- Mount Prospect
- Schaumberg
- St Charles
- DeKalb
- Belvidere
Deliveries/Returns are set up for evenings and Saturdays. We will contact you to pre-arrange a time that works best for you.
Other Deliveries by mail:
- The minimum order is $29.99 for mailed toys.
- There is a $10.00 mail delivery charge.
- Most toys are sent by FedEx.
- Return toys by placing them in the original shipping box. Stick the prepaid shipping label on the box, and bring it to the nearest FedEx store.
Find the right toys for your child
You want what is best for your child. You want them to become independent, curious, and imaginative learners. To guide them, you create purposeful and productive learning activities.
With your order you will receive a guide for selecting suitable toys for children birth through preschool called, "Which Toy for Which Child".
Would you like more information about planning and guiding your child’s development? A Developmental Therapist can help if your child is under three years old.
Find a Developmental Therapist
All those toys just sitting around at your home have given your child great learning experiences, but your child has moved on! They are looking for new toys with new experiences. Other children can be using those toys in your home..... Exchange or sell those toys to us!
We purchase gently used toys in good condition. Please see our Wish Lists for toys we are looking for.
This is an excellent gift for birthdays and holidays. (A code will be sent to you by email immediately. A paper certificate will sent by mail.)
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