The purpose of the article is to show the importance of toys in the development of a preschool child's personality and to clarify the basic requirements for the selection and placement of play equipment in kindergarten. It should be noted that a toy is not often considered as a subject of scientific research, since it is perceived mainly as an integral part of the game reality, as an element of the game. Quite often, adults do not attach serious importance to a children's toy, and in fact it is intended not only for leisure and entertainment. It should be noted that the toy contributes to the socialization of a person in society, allows the formation of a child's personality, conveys socio-cultural historical experience.