Nathaniel’s Toy Shop registration is open and closes at 12 PM on December 2, 2024.
Central Florida VIP Registration
Satellite Locations:
Brandon VIP Registration Jacksonville VIP Registration Lake County VIP Registration Lakeland VIP Registration Space Coast/Merritt Island VIP Registration Melbourne VIP Registration
If you are located outside of the Central Florida Nathaniel’s Toy Shop located in Orlando, one of our Florida satellite locations may be able to serve you. Each location will have a bag of toys, pre-packed according to your registration and what Nathaniel’s Toy shop has available, ready for you to pick up on a designated day and time.
Florida Satellite locations are in the following areas: Brandon, Jacksonville*, Lake County, Lakeland, or Space Coast/Merritt Island.
*Jacksonville location will be providing a toy shop for parents to come and shop.
All other satellite locations the toys will be bagged for you and picked up.
Eligibility Requirements and Qualifying Criteria:
- VIP(s) and siblings must be biological and/or foster care or adopted child(ren) and live in the same home as the parent registering.
- In order to qualify for an appointment to shop at Nathaniel’s Toy Shop, you must be pre-verified with Nathaniel’s Hope and have a VIP Membership ID # for every VIP you register. YOU CAN NOT REGISTER WITHOUT VALID VIP MEMBERSHIP ID #’s. Register HERE.
- We take into account the developmental age of our VIPs when determining eligibility for Nathaniel’s Toy Shop. VIPs who are 18 or older must function at a developmental level of 16 years or younger to receive gifts from Nathaniel’s Toy Shop. This is based on the types of toys we currently receive as a donation.
- Families who have a child with special needs (VIP) and are also experiencing financial difficulty, are invited to receive FREE toys at Nathaniel’s Toy Shop.
Understanding Chronological vs. Developmental Function Age:
*Chronological age is simply a child’s age based on their date of birth.
*Developmental functional age reflects the age at which they function emotionally, physically, cognitively , and socially.
- Siblings must be age 18 and younger. If a sibling over the age of 18 is registered, we will need to remove them from the registration. (Please note: Teen items are limited due to donations received.)
- You may only register up to 6 children total, per family.
- Birth certificates, Guardianship Papers, or School Records are required for each sibling that you register. (VIP membership cards are not required to check in.) Documents MUST include the parent/guardian’s name listed in the registration and the child’s name.
- Caseworkers are not permitted to shop on behalf of families.
- Only one registration per family is allowed.
Nathaniel’s Toy Shop will be open to VIP families December 13 – 15, 2024.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment time, please CLICK HERE to cancel your registration.
*** IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to add [email protected] to your email account safe list and regularly check your JUNK/SPAM email folder for application notifications and confirmations.
Day of Information:
You should have received an email to the registered address with your scheduled appointment time and registered children. Please make sure to check your spam, junk, and promotional folders for the email.
ADDRESS: 4342 E Colonial Dr Orlando, FL 32803
You have a 15 Minute window to check in.
Please check your GPS to ensure you arrive on time.
If you arrive later than your scheduled appointment time, we may not be able to accommodate another check-in time for you.
While wait times may vary depending on circumstances, there could be a wait time of 1 – 2 hrs. Please plan accordingly.
If you are not able to make your appointment, please CLICK HERE to cancel your registration.
If you have any issues or questions, please email [email protected] as we will be limited in our ability to return phone calls. (If you do not show up and do not cancel, you may forfeit your opportunity to receive toys and may jeopardize future participation in Nathaniel’s Hope events.)
What to Bring:
- Photo ID for the adult on the registration (Driver’s license, state ID, or passport)
You are unable to add any children to your registration when you come to pick up toys.
Important Information for Registered VIP Families:
- You will be shopping in our toy shop with the help of a personal shopper.
- VIPs and siblings are NOT allowed in the Toy Shop. If you are unable to find care for your VIP or siblings, you will have an option to remain in your car while a personal shopper shops for you.
- No meals are provided.
Address for Nathaniel’s Toy Shop will be announced closer to event date.
Important Reminders:
- You will only be permitted to check in during your scheduled appointment time. We will not be able to accommodate you to check in outside of that time slot.
- Social workers/case managers are not permitted to check in or shop on behalf of VIP families. At least one parent or legal guardian must be present.
- Please be courteous and use the trash bins provided. We want to be good neighbors to the community.
- If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment time, please cancel HERE right away to open up space for another VIP Family.
