4 Kids Books and Toys

Nice toys in here. We shopped in here with my 4 year old grandchild for his birthday. He really liked this wooden grill with different wooden foods that went on the grill. Also it had some grill accessories like spatulas. There were two rooms to browse and items out that could be played with. So the grill was high quality but also had a high price tag of $250. I could not part with the money for something I didn't feel he would play with enough. We purchased a small puzzle block and went down the street to Target. The lady that worked in there checked on us to see if we needed anything and was nice. They had some books as well but he was 4 and not really interested in them.

Small town feeling shop. The ladies working there have been great; they've helped me choose age appropriate toys multiple times. Their collection is nice and quite different from what Target has to offer.

I really really want to love this store! It has a nice selection and free gift wrapping. However, the 4 times I've shopped, the people working have not been welcoming or kind. When I've brought in my young children, the employees did not acknowledge them or try to help us. Even while I checked out, they seemed inconvenienced. It's very disappointing. Hopefully they change their attitudes because this place could be stellar!!

Need ideas for gifts to get the little ones? You're likely find something here! Books, crafts, toys, and trinkets for all ages here. I appreciate that some sections were annotated for the appropriate age groups (good idea to check as the safety ratings are there for a reason!). I thought I was done combing the entire store, but then I noticed a small play area in the very back that had even more stuff to look at. A word of caution I would leave your little ones at home or have a discussion with them before going into the store about expectations...Otherwise you'll might end up buying a lot of stuff! I thought things were reasonably priced though. The entire place was super cute and I'll definitely return.

It pains me to be somewhat negative toward a locally owned shop for kids (not that 3-stars is truly negative, but it is on the low-end of reviews for 4 Kids). However, when you advertise being wheelchair accessible and I trust that and go to the trouble of getting to your Zionsville shop only to find out that you are, in fact, not actually accessible? Well, I kind of have to acknowledge it. Things started off well. I'd parked down closer to Le Peep (also a surprisingly average experience today) and there are available curb cuts allowing sidewalk access. This shop is toward the opposite end of the strip center and has a double-sided glass doorway with a definitely congested entryway. As I started to enter, what looked like a mother and grandmother were entering and were clearly pleased about it. They raved about 4 Kids and were clearly regulars. 4 Kids, amusingly enough, is named 4 kids because it's a shop for kids and because the owner, Cynthia, and her husband have 4 kids. I'm assuming one of them is not in a wheelchair (and if they are, it's obviously a small one). I've heard lots about 4 kids because of their events, toy selection, and books. I am a wheelchair user (if that wasn't already obvious) and I'm a very adaptable one. I do long distance wheelchair events and typically have very little difficulty maneuvering even in difficult retail spots. Quite honestly, about halfway through my shopping experience here I gave up and left. I was frustrated because the aisles were not accessible, I kept having to detour, and I couldn't find a way to access the back of the store book section (I will acknowledge going along the front of the store MAY have worked, however, there were two customers having a delightful conversation seemingly oblivious to everyone else including those who might actually need to get through). There were multiple spots where I couldn't access an aisle because of products sticking out, abrupt turns, or just overall congestion. In some spots, I was able to maneuver around an alternative way to make it - but not always and I never made it to the back half of the store. While I realize, of course, that locally owned businesses need to pack in as much as possible, there are actually ways to do it while maintaining accessibility. Or maybe I just got it on an off day? Maybe it is usually accessible? I don't know. All I know is it wasn't accessible today. I also wasn't greeted, though I will note they had several customers. Overall, I feel like I gave this my best shot. I had every intention of purchasing and had one item already picked. However, there's simply no way I'm spending my hard-earned cash in a place that's not situated in a way that's welcoming to me. I mean, heck, Kids Ink is in an even smaller space and they manage to make their aisles accessible. To be fair, this does seem like an awesome place. The shelves are packed with fun items, educational items, books, toys, and there's even a shelf for adults near the entryway. They offer free local delivery, curbside pick-up, and it was clear they have a loyal following from their Yelp reviews and from those in-store. So, while this certainly wasn't a positive experience for me I completely respect that it's positive for many and a terrific option for those in the Zionsville/West Carmel area looking for a locally owned bookstore/toy store for that perfect gift for kids.

This store is a gem! They have a mix of books and toys - I was there for the books! They have a fantastic selection for how small it is. It was spectacularly diverse. I found so many things I wanted to buy! Highly recommend as a spot for kids books, picture through YA.

This is a grandparents paradise. 4 Kids Books and Toys is a locally owned business and has expanded their selection with now two rooms packed with books, toys, games, puzzles for all ages kids. The selection is topical and relevant to the seasons. I like the selection of historical, provocative and educational books. I can never leave without an armful of the latest.Toys are high quality - lots of Melissa and Doug puzzles and pretend toys. There is a fabulous selection of dress up clothes, board games and craft projects. The service is outstanding. You can order by phone and have curbside pickup or shop in store. And the best part is that they WRAP for no extra charge!! The selection of paper is seasonally appropriate and lovely. Wrapping is quick and makes me look like grandmother extraordinaire.They have special ordered books for me for no cream charge. The prices are reasonable and grandparents can register for $10 discount! And they remind me that I get the discount!Masks are required and everyone I saw was wearing one. There is plenty of parking outside. .

Such a sweet store! I needed a gift for my 2-year-old son and used trusty Yelp to find one close by where I was already running other errands. This was my first visit here and I was so impressed with the variety! I found multiple options for my son as well as a gift for my husband too! Since I'm a mom, I usually think that I am "in the know" as far as what is out there as far as good gifts, but this store had some surprises! I also appreciated the great book selection. The staff also wrapped my gift. Also a shout out to their awesome bathroom. This store will definitely become a repeat destination.

We love for kids books and toys always friendly staff to help you pick out age appropriate books and toys for your every gift giving need. They always offer free gift wrapping . You can shop in store, order on the phone and pick up curbside iiiiii. They have so many books and toys to choose from,

We had a frustrating experience tonight. We arrived close to or right at closing, unaware of the hours, which is on us. There were two or three sets of parents and kids checking out and my husband and I were with our autistic 6 yr old and our 18 month old baby, who was very excited to pick out his own toy.We weren't greeted and we weren't warned about the proximity to closing time. At about 5 after, we came from the back room with a giant ball picked out for the baby who was ecstatic and my 6 yr old mulled over a couple options. The clerk then acknowledged we were there and simply said "we closed at 6." Not that we could still make a purchase or we have a few minutes or an apology, just more or less "get out". My husband put my kids selections back, which of course lead to a crying baby as he watched his ball being out back and an absolute meltdown from my autistic son as I tried to explain what closed means and that no, we can't just pay for our choices.While this went on, nothing from the clerk. I underbid the closing reports had been performed and that maybe we really couldn't buy anything but still at least some explanation or maybe a warning before shutting down the systems, knowing a family was still in the tiny shop would have been nice.Huge bummer because we want to support local and had been using this store as a behavior motivator for our son.