Our Founder & Board President, Deb Willsea, also serves as full-time Executive Director. Additionally, we have two part-time positions: a Toy Librarian and a Child Development Play Specialist.

Lais Fajersztajn is our Toy Librarian and bilingual Portuguese-English.

Lais earned her PhD in Science in Public Health in Brazil, completed fellowship leadership training at the Global Brain Health Institute in San Francisco, trained as a physical therapist, and worked with children's disabilities. Lais brings her enthusiasm for Cape Cod Toy Library's welcoming environment to her family and others from diverse populations.

I am originally from a large city in Brazil and I'm completely new to the concept of the toy library and I love every aspect of it. It is much more than playing. It is environmentally friendly and teaches respect and other community values for children. It is such a warm welcoming place for the community. It feels good to come to a place that treats children so thoughtfully and is so receptive to foreigners and diverse people. The Toy Library has this community belonging feeling that helps to navigate motherhood. 

Gratitude to Cape Cod Foundation and others for supporting this position!

Patrice Headd is our Child Development Play Specialist.

Patrice brings over 23 years of expertise in Early Childhood Education, with the past 10 years serving as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher. Patrice holds a graduate certificate in Early Childhood Leadership from Wheelock College and another in Early Childhood Technology from Tufts University.

Patrice is also a certified Life is Good Playmaker who strives to foster optimism and joy especially to help unlock learning potential in children who have experienced trauma. Her teaching journey began as a Youth Fitness Trainer, and as Founder of the Hop, Skip & Jump Mobile Fitness Program and Preschool.

Patrice is passionate about fostering high-quality early learning experiences for every child she encounters. Patrice values collaboration with families, empowering parents and caregivers to inspire a love of learning in their children. She is committed to helping children build a strong foundation—socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically—ensuring they are well-prepared for lifelong success.

"I am thrilled to be joining the Cape Cod Toy Library as a Play Specialist. I share a vision of the critical importance of play in early childhood and recognize the immense value Cape Cod Toy Library brings to our community. I am excited to contribute my expertise to enrich the play and learning experiences of families and children."

Gratitude to The Tower Foundation, Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation and others for supporting this position!