About Aspen Toy Store

Aspen Toy Store was born in the mountains—and in a nanny’s backpack. For years, I arrived at childcare jobs with a hand-picked collection of toys that turned kitchens into science labs and backyards into forest kingdoms. One day, we might set up a pretend campsite with nothing but a sheet for a tent and flashlights for stars. The next, a pile of pillows became a sprawling fortress. Those moments taught me something simple and lasting: one thoughtfully chosen toy can spark more wonder than a room full of noisy gadgets.

That same eye for meaningful fun guides everything we offer. Each item is selected because it sparks curiosity, invites storytelling, encourages role play, or draws children toward nature and open-ended exploration. The collection is small on purpose. I'd rather offer a few truly inspiring toys than shelves filled with things that don’t matter.

Aspen Toy Store is also a natural extension of Snowmass Nannies, and a reflection of the way I approach childcare—with intention, warmth, and a deep love for imaginative play. Whether families are visiting Aspen or calling it home, they can travel light and still find toys that feel just right for the moment—and even more special when they take them home.

Aspen Toy Store is a personal shop, shaped by my years as a nanny and my hands-on experience with children. Every toy I carry is something I believe in—something I’ve seen bring joy, spark imagination, or support meaningful learning. These are the toys I’d pack in my own backpack. The ones I trust to turn a quiet afternoon into an adventure, a moment of boredom into a burst of creativity.

It’s not a big store. It’s a personal one.