Barbara MacDougall was a teacher and operated a successful educational toy store in San Ramon for nine years when she decided to expand and open a second store in Pleasanton. Now her son John is the manager/operator of the second Golden Apple store which is located at 5673 West Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 215.

The Golden Apple sells a wide variety of educational toys and games for children ranging in age from infancy to seven years. The store was opened to serve the needs of Pleasanton parents looking for educational toys, games and equipment that are also fun.

MacDougall points out the easels and art supplies of every kind which help develop a child's creativity and love of art. There are many toys to develop motor and sensory skills. Wooden puzzles with knobs, soft puzzles in bright colors, climbing toys and outdoor play toys.

There are also many records, tapes and books for small children. The store is an ideal stop for a grandparent looking for a toy that will teach as well as entertain.

The Golden Apple is open Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. MacDougalls weekday mornings are filled with making deliveries and serving local pre-schools.

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