Amy Saldanha

I’m Amy Saldanha — CEO + owner of kiddywampus, an award-winning toy store and kids party place redefining how families experience play.For 20 years, I’ve built kiddywampus into more than just a retail store, with over 3 locations and a loyal community of families who come to us not just to shop, but to come and have an EXPERIENCE! ✨🧸🌈 We were voted Minnesota’s Best Toy Store and Kids Party Place for 2025! 🎉 Our customers range from parents, grandparents, gift-givers and toy lovers who are overwhelmed by big-box options and are looking for toys that actually spark imagination, creativity, and meaningful play. At kiddywampus, everything is intentional, from the products we carry to the way our stores are designed. What sets us apart is the experience. ✨ From hands-on events to fully hosted birthday parties, we’ve created a space where kids don’t just receive toys, they spark their creative play and make lasting memories. Our kids’ parties are designed to take the pressure off parents and turn celebrations into something effortless, interactive, and genuinely fun. Play isn’t just entertainment, it’s how kids learn, grow, and connect with the world around them! So if you’re looking for: • A toy store that actually inspires creativity • A kids party place that makes birthdays easy (and unforgettable!) • A space your kids will ask to come back to, time and time again 😉 You’re in the right place! 📍 Visit us at one of our three locations: Hopkins | Chanhassen | St. Louis Park 🎉 Learn more about our parties: https://kiddywampus.com/pages/birthday-parties 🌐 Shop online: www.kiddywampus.com Specialties: Toy Retail, Kids Birthday Parties, Experiential Retail, Product Curation, Community Events, Independent Retail, Creative Play