Uses of Time

Facilities designed for recreation, socialising, leisure education, culture and inclusion, run by a team of specialised professionals. The aim is to guarantee children's right to play and their comprehensive development, encouraging active participation and involvement in the socio-cultural activities of their environment.

• Children's centres offer children different programmes of guided activities, in groups and by area of interest, such as workshops, group work and play areas. They develop a socio-educational project based on the group and the activities.
   
• Toy libraries offer children and their families the opportunity to enjoy age-appropriate games and toys, with guaranteed quality in terms of both educational value and safety. They develop a socio-educational project based on play and promote free play with educational intent.

Time impact:

• Facilitation of work-life balance.
• Reduction of unwanted loneliness and/or strengthening of social support networks.
   

More information:

General criteria for the municipal model for children's centres and toy libraries, 2010 (currently under review). (in catalan).