Community Playthings Locking Low Storage UnitHow do you store items safely and tidily when someone else shares your space? The Locking Storage Unit allows you to close your shelves like a book, lock it if you like, and move it to an unobtrusive corner. Or it can stay in place and serve as a table or counter. 28" high units wont block windows or obscure visibility. 2" heavy duty swivel casters are hidden behind the trim, ready to roll when you need more space. Clear, Mirror, or Chalkboard Covers
How do you store items safely and tidily when someone else shares your space?
The Locking Storage Unit allows you to close your shelves like a book, lock it if you like, and move it to an unobtrusive corner. Or it can stay in place and serve as a table or counter.
28" high units won’t block windows or obscure visibility.
2" heavy-duty swivel casters are hidden behind the trim, ready to roll when you need more space.
Clear, Mirror, or Chalkboard Covers (sold separately) attach to the shelf backing. The Clear Cover covers entire back, the Mirror Cover covers ? of the back, and the Chalkboard Cover covers ½ of the back surface.
Connected shelves open into one 96" long unit, then close when playtime is over.
Locking clasps keep everything securely inside. Use any standard padlock.
Does not connect to Roomscapes.
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Still going strong after 20 years
See how Community Playthings furniture has held up in real Canadian classrooms after decades of daily use.
Community Playthings (CP) furniture and toys are purpose built for early years classrooms with predominantly natural materials like maple hardwood. They are designed to realize an open-ended play-to-learn educational goals.
CP furniture is built using mortise and tenon joints — one of the strongest in woodworking.
Maple hardwood construction.
Protective finish is infrared bonded – does not wear off no matter how often you clean.
Backed by Louise Kool with a Lifetime Warranty
It is not unusual for Community Playthings products to last decades and even generations.
Watch the video below to hear teachers share their experiences with the lasting quality and durability of Community Playthings furniture.
Designed for Child Care Safety
Community Playthings products do not just comply with regulations: they are designed with children’s health and safety as a core principle. Utmost vigilance is maintained to ensure all known or suspected hazards are eliminated from the product line.
Pinch free hinges
Childproof latches
Rounded edges
Community Playthings’ rigorous design process, including failure mode and effects analysis, reduces the risk of equipment-related accidents and are a natural result of child-centred design.
Environmental design for your centre and the world
Rather than awaiting regulation, CP’s product developers closely monitor scientific research, moving early to eliminate potential chemical hazards. While other manufacturers may insist that endocrine disrupters and phthalates are harmless, but CP’s green chemistry policy requires greater responsibility. All Community Playthings furniture products are made from low emitting materials -- safe for your children and staff.
Certified to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credit standards.
BPA and PVC free. Parents can be assured that there is nothing safer on the market; Community Playthings is BPA and PVC free.
Shipping Notes
Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
Delivery to the USA:
Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
My Kindergartener finished homeschool online early and we have been doing a page a day and he loves it and loves to earn a sticker after each day and put it on his chart. I love how engaging the workbook is and how it introduces some 1st grade concepts. Would highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2026
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Amazon Customer
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Kindergarten prep
Format: Paperback
My daughter is loving all of the learning exercises and has started feeling more confident heading in to Kindergarten.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
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stephanie
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Summer Workbooks - Keeps Kids Engaged and Ready
Format: Paperback
These workbooks have been an absolute lifesaver for keeping my kids on track over the summer! I was looking for a resource that would help them retain what they learned and prepare for the next school year without feeling like a chore, and these deliver perfectly.
What I particularly love is how well **organized they are by days**. This structure eliminates any guesswork and makes it incredibly easy to assign manageable chunks of work each day, which helps to **keep my kids consistently on track**. There's no overwhelm, just steady progress.
The content is engaging, and it genuinely seems to reinforce key concepts in a fun way. We've had **absolutely no complaints** from the kids, which is a huge win for any summer learning material! I highly recommend these workbooks for any parent looking for a structured and effective way to bridge the academic gap during the summer break.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025
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Calista Ho
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Fun for my Kindergarteners!
Format: Paperback
This activity book is a fantastic, age-appropriate resource that makes summer learning both fun and effective for Kindergarteners transitioning to 1st grade! The pages are thoughtfully designed with easy-to-follow activities that keep young minds engaged while reinforcing essential skills. The addition of flashcards, stickers, and eBooks takes the learning experience to the next level, making practice feel like playtime.
One of my favorite features is the encouragement of hands-on learning and movement through exciting fitness challenges—because learning shouldn't just be about worksheets! It turns what could be a boring review into an adventure filled with creativity and energy. This workbook truly helps bridge the summer gap while keeping kids motivated and excited for the next school year. A must-have for any little learner’s summer routine!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
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Brittany Skinner
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Recommend
Format: Paperback
Has been a great learning book
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026