Today we’d like to introduce you to Nikelle Sybrowsky.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’m a mother of three little kids, and I’ve always been looking for easy ways to give them a fun childhood. I’m also a speech-language pathologist (specializing in young children), so I’ve seen how important play is for a child’s development.
I’ve always loved giving my kids new things to play with, but got tired of the constant cycle of buying toys, storing them, and watching kids get bored with them.
So when I first heard about the concept of a toy library, I knew it was a fantastic solution to the toy dilemma that every parent faces. Another speech therapist in the area had started The Toy Library of Arizona, but after some health challenges, she wasn’t able to continue. So in June of 2025, I purchased the company and re-launched it as Carousel Toy Library.
Since then, we’ve continued to evolve by adding new features, trying new ideas, and listening closely to what families actually need. But everything we do has one simple goal: making playtime easy for parents and magical for kids.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
There has been so much learning along the way! Being a small business owner means wearing many hats (usually ones you were never trained to do), and also being a mother of little children means figuring it all out during nap times and after bedtime.
I’ll be honest, I have a huge list of fun ideas that I’m so excited to try for Carousel Toy Library, and I probably could implement them a lot more quickly if I were working full time on the business. But I also believe that being “in the trenches” of parenthood gives me the perspective of the very families I’m trying to serve.
My kids constantly get bored of toys after a week or too. I have a dozen tasks on my to do list every day. Sometimes I just want to finish my breakfast while my kids play independently. I spend time worrying about my kids’ milestones and thinking how I could support them.
And I know others go through the same things, so every day I work to make Carousel Toy Library something that will help.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Carousel Toy Library is a premier toy rental service that allows families to borrow toys rather than constantly buy and store them. We deliver a set of 5 toys to your porch, and two weeks later we pick it up and bring a new set.
With a collection of over 250 toys, there’s always something new to try, from pretend play to active play to board games. You can choose your own toys, or you can turn on AutoPlay and we’ll surprise you based on your child’s age and interests!
We currently serve the East Valley area of Phoenix (Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley), though we would love to expand to the rest of the Phoenix valley.
The most common feedback that we get from parents is that it’s like Christmas morning every 2 weeks. Kids excited, running to see new toys, and enjoying hours of exciting playtime. I love that we’re making it easier for parents to give their children so many fun memories.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
My life motto is to be cheerfully flexible. Things will inevitably go wrong, and when we can adapt to the situation with optimism, we can get through anything.
Pricing:
- Membership: $50/month
Contact Info:
- Website: https://carouseltoysaz.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carouseltoylibrary
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577045384083
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarouselToyLibrary
