Walthamstow Toy Library And Play Centre

Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre is an educational charity, which provides babies and children under the age of five with a stimulating and creative learning environment.

They provide a friendly, welcoming and safe environment for children, parents and carers through high quality, structured play sessions led by experienced play workers, based around the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

They have a diverse range of toys for play and learning available and provide play ideas for parents and carers to use at home.

Their services are particularly appropriate for groups at a disadvantage, for example, those on a low income.

The Family Hubs programme provides a wide range of information, activities and services in your local area including health, learning and play activities, childcare, family support, employment support, housing advice, money and benefits advice and much more. 

We know that all families need support from time to time to look after their wellbeing and help their babies and children thrive. 

Services provided at Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre as part of the Family Hubs programme are in partnership with:

• Lloyd Park Children’s Charity (LPCC) 
• HENRY  
• Tower Hamlets Care Group  
• Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT)  

Best Start in Life

Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre is hosting Best Start in Life events as part of our Family Hubs programme.

For ages:

• 0 to 5

Type of provision:

• Child health sessions
• Sessions for children with SEND

Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre is hosting one of the Space4All youth hub pilots.

The sessions are led by NEWPIN and Walthamstow Toy Library.

These pilots provide a safe space for young people to:

• go and relax in
• complete homework 
• enjoy a healthy hot meal

There will also be support for parents to discuss issues they are facing. 

The Space4All project sits within our family hubs programme, bringing key services to residents in their local neighbourhood.

• Every Friday from 3:30pm to 6pm
• These sessions are suitable for ages 5 to 16
• Sessions are completely free