CHILDMINDERS and pre-school teachers are set to benefit from a new resource centre which will provide them with the latest toys on loan.

The centre, in Mill Lane, Blackburn, will stock toys and equipment for childminders, pre-schools, nurseries, nursery schools and reception classes to borrow.

Blackburn with Darwen Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership has received a European Social Fund grant to set up the Resource Centre.

It will assist childminders and establishments to provide quality care and education and help them to make ends meet.

It will be launched on Wednesday at 3.30pm at the Mill Lane centre.

Further information is available by telephoning 01254 585204.