About Us
Established in 1999, The Kinder Garden is a charming children's boutique located in the beautiful lakeside village of Skaneateles, NY. Inspired by the birth of the owner's granddaughters, The Kinder Garden carries the area's most distinguished collection of delightfully wonderful plush animals, wooden toys, games, books, puzzles and clothes for children of all ages!
Browse through dozens of well-known name brands including Zutano, Melissa and Doug, Hello Kitty, Kidorable, cloud b, Haba, Jelly Cat and many more as well as some gorgeous hand-made local products. You'll find all of the childhood staples as well as some exclusive, hard to find items all under one roof!
The Kinder Garden is the ideal place to find the perfect gift for that special little one in your life! From baby showers and birthdays to party favors and a section especially devoted to grandparents, The Kinder Garden is sure to meet all of your wants and needs! Gift certificates are also available.
The Kinder Garden also offers free, professional gift wrap. Whether your shopping online or in the store, our friendly and capable staff is here to do everything we can to make your shopping experience with us one to remember!
"There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again."
-Elizabeth Lawrence
About Skaneateles, NY
The Kinder Garden is located in the quaint, charming village of Skaneateles, New York. Founded in 1830, the village sits at the north end of pristine Skaneateles Lake and is acclaimed for its picturesque views and natural beauty. The name Skaneateles, pronounced "skan-ee-atlas" is an Iroquois word meaning long lake. The 16 mile stretch forms the pinky finger of the Finger Lakes region of Central New York State and is said to be one of the cleanest lakes in the world.
In the historic downtown district, restored buildings that date back to the mid 1790's now house the village's distinct shops and galleries. Skaneateles offers a variety of excellent foods, distinctive fashions, local art, home accessories, antiques and Mirbeau-the areas only four star spa. The village is host to thousands of vacationers each year and welcomes visitors with special events such as the world famous summer music festival, the antique and classic boat show, summer concerts in the park, Charles Dickens' Old Fashioned Christmas (featuring caroling and horse drawn carriage rides), nearby Finger Lake winery tours and much more.