STAR Toy Library

STAR Toy Library is MOVING!

Effective December, 2024, Special Kids Connect's administrative office and STAR Toy Library will be relocated to 334 Main Street in Downtown Salinas. (MAP) After the move, families will be able to check out toys in Monterey by appointment at our new office suite at 1900 Garden Road, Suite 250.

Until the move is complete the library is accepting returns only. Check-outs will resume in December 2024.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make this move.

Special Kids Connect's STAR Toy Library offers free memberships to families. STAR Toy Library is located at 1900 Garden Road, Suite 230, Monterey, CA 93940. We are also able to arrange for toy pick-up at one of our satellite locations in Salinas and Greenfield. For questions regarding pick-up in Salinas or Greenfield, contact [email protected] or call (831) 372-2730.

So that we can keep family memberships FREE of charge, please keep the following in mind:

Toys may be checked out for 2 calendar weeks. Late toys are subject to a late fee of $0.50 (50 cents) per toy, per day.
Renewal approvals are subject to a toy's status on our waiting list. If a toy is not reserved for another family, it may be renewed ONE time, by phone, as long as the borrower calls on or before the return date.
Please take care of the toys borrowed. Toys that are returned damaged, noticeably scuffed, or are returned with pieces that are missing are subject to a fine that equals the full replacement cost of the entire toy.

Lock Up Van

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 88
Available: Yes

Use this sturdy wooden van in the development of imaginative play, hand control, muscle control, and finger dexterity. Your child learns to navigate different types of lock closures. Learn More..

Time Lotto

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 194
Available: Yes

Teaches reading and interpreting time.Comes with 4 playing cards; instructions, 36 playing cards; 1 box Learn More..

Classification Discovery - Tag Toy

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 84
Available: Yes

This specialized toy assists in development of concepts, class, and logical thinking - skills essential to all types of learning and higher order thinking.1 bag, 1 box, 110 pieces. Learn More..

Spider Man Sit 'n Spin

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 104
Available: Yes

Physical coordination and balance are addressed with this fun toy. Learn More..

Scooter Board

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 93
Available: Yes

This scooter helps in the child's development of coordination, whole body strength, and balance. Best used indoors in a safe environment. A child can sit on the scooter or navigate while lying on one's stomach. Learn More..

Scooter Board

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 92
Available: Yes

Using this scooter indoors helps with coordination and whole body strength. Your youngster can sit or lie on the scooter. Learn More..

Bucket Stilts

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 264
Available: Yes

Helps in development of balance and coordination. Learn More..

Wooden Abacus

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 106
Available: Yes

Counting and color recognition are addressed with this classic toy that allows a child to physically manipulate the beads. Learn More..

Motor Letter Lowercase - Tag Toy

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 95
Available: Yes

This toy helps to develop muscular movements and the coordination of visual sequences while tracking the patterns of lower case alphabetical letters.1 base and 26 letters included Learn More..

Hilltops

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 77
Available: Yes

Use to assist in developing balance and estimating distance. Concepts such as higher and lower and bigger and smaller are addressed as well. Learn More..

Vtech Fly and Learn Globe

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 179
Available: Yes

Junior geographers explore new sites and travel around the world with this toy. Five discovery modes allow your child to engage in endless travels of fun while learning. With all the opportunities to make exciting new discoveries, children will want to leave on this jet plane every chance they get! Learn More..

Bodysox - Mediium

Age Group: Middle School to Adult
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 22
Available: Yes

The Bodysox in designed to encourage tactile and spacial awareness and to aid in the development of a positive body image. Visual and motor coordination is addressed as well.There is a DVD available suggesting activities when using the Bodysox.1 bodysox, 1 bag, 1 set of instructions Learn More..

BodySox - Small

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 21
Available: Yes

The Bodysox pulls for tactile and spacial awareness while aiding in the development of positive body image formation. Visual and motor coordination is also addressed when using the Bodysox. There is a DVD available with suggestions when using the Bodysox.1 bodysox, 1 set of instructions, 1 bag Learn More..

Bathtub Dice

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 251
Available: Yes

Helps develop speech and language while addressing hygiene.2 Dice, 1 plastic zippered case Learn More..

Toddler Music Band

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 288
Available: Yes

Aids in development of hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, social skills, and speech and language skills. Learn More..

Mr. Potato Head

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 186
Available: Yes

Aids in body part recognition and pretend play. Learn More..

Supermarket Bingo

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 250
Available: Yes

Aids in development of cognitive and life skills. Learn More..

Good Night Stoplight

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 247
Available: Yes

Aids in establishing a bedtime routine while modifying behavior in a positive, loving manner.1 stoplight; 3 colors; 1 case Learn More..

Mountain

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 78
Available: Yes

Use this plastic "mountain" to assist with climbing and balance. Learn More..

BodySox Extra Small

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 20
Available: Yes

This sensory toy pull for tactile and spacial awareness, aiding in positive body image formation and visual-motor coordination. There is a DVD with activity suggestions when using the BodySox.1 body sox, 1 instruction sheet, 1 bag. Learn More..

Motor Letter Uppercase - Tag Toy

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 94
Available: Yes

This specialized toy helps with developing muscular movements associated with upper case letter formation (muscle memory). It also helps in developing the coordination involved when visually tracking patterns and letters while learning the upper case alphabet. Includes 26 letters and 1 base Learn More..

Bodysox - Large

Age Group: Middle School to Adult
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 23
Available: Yes

Bodysox helps in developing and refining tactile and spatial awareness. Using Bodysox pulls for positive body image formation as well as visual and motor coordination.There is a DVD available when checking out the Bodysox with ideas when using it.1 bodysox, 1 set of instructions, 1 bag Learn More..