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By Charlana Albios
Preschoolers are not usually picky when it comes to toy stores, but as we all know there are some that definitely stand out from the rest. Kazoodles, a family-run business in downtown Vancouver, is a prime example of such a place. Kazoodles believes in toys that are powered by your preschooler’s “energy, creativity, intelligence, and natural curiosity.” Stop wasting your money on batteries and make your way to this specialty toy store.
Preschoolers are not usually picky when it comes to toy stores, but as we all know there are some that definitely stand out from the rest. Kazoodles, a family-run business in downtown Vancouver, is a prime example of such a place. Kazoodles believes in toys that are powered by your preschooler’s “energy, creativity, intelligence, and natural curiosity.” Stop wasting your money on batteries and make your way to this specialty toy store.What Preschoolers Will Love About Kazoodles
What could be better than a toy store that encourages you to play with everything? Your preschooler will have so much fun exploring all the toys, games and books. No matter what your preschooler’s interests, Kazoodles has something to make everyone happy.
Because your preschooler is able to play with so many of the wonderful toys s/he may be satisfied with just window shopping, but for those days when they just have to have something before they walk out the door, Kazoodles has a large assortment of inexpensive items to satisfy any tantrum.
What Parents Will Love About Kazoodles
The staff at Kazoodles is always so friendly and extremely helpful. When searching for a gift, this is a great place to go, especially if you have a preschooler in-tow. Your child will be content playing with all the captivating toys and you can focus on shopping. The staff is always willing to provide recommendations. Give them a bit of information to go on (age, gender and interests) and watch them work their magic. And, not only will the staff help you select a gift, but they will wrap it for you too. This is a huge timesaver, especially if you’re shopping for a birthday gift on the way to a party.
Make a day of your visit – meet a friend at nearby Esther Short Park to let the little ones play, pop into the Vancouver Famer’s Market for a snack, then head over to Kazoodles to finish off the afternoon.
Other Things You Should Know
A free story time for preschoolers is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Free and low-cost activities and workshops are held throughout the summer. Pre-registration is required.
Ask about demo games that you can take home to try before you buy.
General Information
Location: 575 W. 8th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 Map it!
Phone: (360) 699-9200
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm, Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm
August Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-6:00pm, Sunday 10:30am-4:00pm
Website: www.kazoodlestoys.com
