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Lending Library

Lending Library Educational Resources & Materials

A Provider's Essential Toolkit

Resource & Referral Lending Library

Our library is a free, centralized service that equips child care providers with materials to elevate their programs. By acting as an extension of your classroom, we help eliminate the financial barriers to high-quality supplies.

📋 Borrowing Policy: Up to 4 items at a time for a 2-week period.

1. Educational & Curriculum Materials

  • Theme/Curriculum Kits: Books, toys, and activities (e.g., Space, Healthy Eating).
  • Manipulatives: Math, science, and fine-motor activity sets.
  • Assessment Tools: Copies of DRDP and state observation guides.

2. Professional & Business Resources

  • Books & Guides: Child development, nutrition, and behavior guidance.
  • Business Kits: Planning, record keeping, and tax preparation resources.
  • Licensing: Title 22 regulations and CCLD technical guides.

3. Equipment & Special Needs Support

  • Adaptive Equipment: Sensory manipulatives and infant safety resources.
  • Workroom Tools: Laminators, binding machines, and die-cutters.
Policy for Laminating, Copies, and Faxing:
• Copies: Black & White: $0.10 each ($0.20 for 2-sided) | Colored Paper: $0.10 each | Cardstock: $0.25 each
• Copy Limits: A provider is allowed 20 copies per week. We no longer make packets or booklets.
• Faxing: Up to 5 pages: $1.50 | Every 5 pages after: $1.50 | Incoming Fax: $0.20 per page
• Laminating: $0.25 per foot (Limit: 30 ft. per month per provider). Extra fee of $1.00 per ft. if we have to laminate.
• Butcher Paper: $0.10 per foot (Limit: 30 ft. per month per provider)
• Accu-Cut Machine: Free (when you bring your own paper)