Grandma's Place
Dawn Harris-Martine
There's No Place Like Grandma's Place
Location: New York, USA
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About The Service
Offerings & Ethos
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Offers books, toys, puzzles, crafts, dolls, and educational games tailored for early literacy and intellectual growth Grandma's Place
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No electronic or screen-based toys; focus is on creative, critical thinking materials like puzzles, dollhouses, storytelling tools, and STEM kits
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Curates products emphasizing diversity: dolls and books representing various ethnicities and identities. Also carries bilingual items and custom-order books as needed
Meet Grandma Dawn -- A New York City retired educator, toy enthusiast and small business owner in Harlem. She has a heart of gold and is dedicated beyond the classroom to encourage and teach children the skills needed in their blossoming lives.
Key Highlights:
- Operates as both a toystore and community learning space under the leadership of a local Black educator.
- No-tech emphasis: only toys and books that encourage symbolic play, creativity, and critical thought.
- Has inspired multi-generational loyalty and local pride through decades of service and literacy advocacy.
- Black‑owned toy store Harlem
- Literacy-focused children’s bookstore
- Educational toys and dolls Harlem
Contact the service provider for pricing.
Dawn Harris-Martine
There's No Place Like Grandma's Place
Founded in 1999 by retired educator Dawn Harris‑Martine (known affectionately as "Grandma Dawn"), Gr ...more
- New York, USA
- English
- https://www.grandmasplaceinharlem.com/
- grandmasplaceinc@gmail.com
- +1 2123606776
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
