Lakeshore Learning Store

Well I was so excited to check this place out I called and heard the open and close hours and Unilocaled as well got here and it closed with different hours. Stating they are only opened from m-​f 9am-​5pm. If that’s the case they need to update their store hours on the call center which stated they close at 6 today and it’s only 430 right now. It was a waist driving all the way over here since I don’t live close.

Walked into this very bright and open spot and was kiddie excited as soon as I stepped in. I went in looking for Toddler Crayons and was assisted by Verlyn. She was so very helpful. Verlyn knew right away what I was looking for and showed me a couple of options. She assisted me from the time I asked my first question till the time i walked out. Verlyn walked with me to my next request, showed me exactly what i was looking for (rope with handles for little kids while they are walking) «Yes we have them right here.» I felt welcomed my whole shopping experience.

If you are a teacher or a parent, you know that Lakeshore can have the euphoric effect of Disneyland for children. This is Lakeshore + Discount, so it is… AMAZING!
There is a large warehouse of discounted items (between 20% and 75%) in addition to a normal store about the size of the one on Venice.
If you come with a friend and time to sort through things, you can save a lot of money.
Is it sad that given an unlimited budget I would skip though the aisles of Lakeshore and Staples singing? Well, even if it is, I am OK with that! They are both awesome :)

This is the place where all the teachers get there tools and school supplies! All very recognizable items. All solidly made, used for groups like at school. So the price point is understandably higher but not outrageous.
We went to the store that has the discounted outlet in the back room. There were several school furnitures, tables, toys, books, puzzles etc that were discounted to due date, packaging, excess inventory etc.
We had picked out two small chairs (u see them in pre schools, sturdy) for our toddlers and put them in the front by cashier with my name as hold.
When we got to the front a woman was very upset and said she was already looking at the chairs and it is already on hold for her… She actually accused us of taking her chairs from hold in the front!
What a misunderstanding since we found the chairs in the back room along with other chairs, not anywhere else.
The point is, the store manager was very accommodating (to the other lady) and professional as the woman was starting to make scene. To pacify all customers, she ordered the same set for us, brand new but still with the discount as long as we are willing to come back and pick up.
Nice gesture and to avoid further chaos we agreed.
We have since returned for their free art class on Saturdays at 11am. The kids enjoyed the mess and I don’t have to clean up or provide the abundance of materials available.

As much as I try to avoid this place, I cringe and return far too often. Every summer I find myself in the mix of chaos, when it’s jam packed, mostly searching for decorative borders and colorful butcher paper. I’m often fighting the laminator while it snatches up my print-​rich charts, vocabulary words, and sentence stems. I wait anxiously in the long line wrapped around the narrow aisles to hear how much of a dent I put into my wallet. The best part… I repeat this cycle every year. Gotta love it! :)

This store has everything you can ask for. It’s a teachers paradise. They always have deals, and they offer a club card for free which gets you additional discounts.

I frequent this store often (even though its $$$$) because I really like the materials they sell!
The bonus here is that there is an outlet section. although the selection had gotten worse over the years. every now and again you can still find a hidden gem :)

I was not impressed with this warehouse. The prices were higher than I could find elsewhere. They did have some bargains (for older kids) in the backroom, but it was very difficult wading through the offerings. I was not impressed with the books they had, nor did the prices compare to Amazon.
They do have some toys for kids to play, but overall this is not a good store to bring your toddlers. We had to leave with 2 tantruming kids because there was not enough to hold their attention while my friend and I tried to shop. In sharp contrast, we can shop at Ikea with little problem in the kids area.
Bottom Line: Not worth the trip for me, and I won’t be returning.

Excellent selection of learning tools and toys for elementary school children. Staff is super friendly and helpful. While the store is geared for teachers, I highly recommend this plAce for parents. I hexcellent ges my children have enjoyed playing while learning all st once!

I never knew a lakeshores warehouse existed… Until my friend Unilocal pulled it up :) I was looking to buy educational gifts for a toddlers birthday and knew lakeshores would be the perfect place. The only one I’ve ever stepped foot in is the one on brookhurst and Ellis. That location is pretty great. This one though, is quadruple the size! Walking in, it seemed the same. The store is organized by categories: math, science, art, language, motor skills, infants, toddlers, etc. I work with kids, so immediately, I want to buy everything. Keep in mind that lakeshores is SUPER EXPENSIVE, so I had to resist the urge. Luckily, there is a back part of the store, looks more like a garage, and it has all the clearance/​sale items. Definitely shop in the back for more affordable things. Check in on Unilocal to get 20% off a single non sale item. Oh and bring your kids on Saturdays! They have free arts and crafts for them. So cute.

I love this store! I get most of the supplies I need to help my kids learn and for arts and crafts! Great store!

I went to buy educational items to teach my 3 years old letter and number recognition … Loved it! They have so much to choose from and are very helpful!

Well organized Saturday activity to kill some time before lunch. I was going to say free, but not quite… read on…
Friendly staff greeted us at the door and invited the kids to play with the tables set up with water and assorted toys, their version on play-​doh, and sand with dino-​dig. Inside had 3 tables with all the craft material to make that week’s craft project. A single staff member also greeted us and invited us to make a craft. And even though my son was being none-​too-​friendly, she took it in stride and wasn’t put-​off. Storytime every hour on the half hour (1130÷1230÷130). The staff member was friendly and encouraged participation, even had some parents roaring ad jumping to the story! All this is FREE!
BUT…they have some amazing toys, learning games, books, video games, etc. etc. and etc. PLUS a HUGE warehouse of 50−75% off of product. I could NOT have walked out of that place without buying something, especially with a kid in tow who was salivating at everything there… even the rainbow of construction paper! It was like he had toy-​fever!
So note to anyone who plans to «just check out the store»…leave the kid and wallet behind, cuz even the «FREE» Saturday event still cost me $$$!
If the prices weren’t so high, I probably would have bought a lot more, even with my coupon.

I am glad there are places you still can find chalk in!!! For parents with children under 7 this place is great, other wise it is for teachers and daycare providers. They have so much stuff to aid in educating kids and it is a teachers candy shop.

It’s a giant Lakeshore store! Same prices with some items at discounted prices. If you’re a teacher then I am sure you will find something you like here.

I love this lakeshore because it is an outlet. You have look through all the bin but occasionally you find a great deal. Love!

Yay! I got 15 bucks off for spending over 75 bucks and checking in to Unilocal.A lot of things are overpriced, but I like some of their reproducible books, and basic stuff to start the year off (bulletin board paper and borders). If you spend 20 bucks or more during back to school, they will give you a free lesson planner.

Always shop in the outlet before looking at the full price items. You can get lucky with items up to 50% off with broken boxes and such. But be aware, sometimes there are pieces missing (which accounts for the sale… but the sticker on the front will always tell you what the problem is).
Workers are helpful and nice, and all Lakeshore Learning stores offer a free craft morning (time vary) on Saturdays. 10 – 1 i think?
Constructive Playthings in Garden Grove has many items that are much cheaper, the quality is cheaper too but sometimes you can get away with spending less.

The Lakeshore outlet store and clearance center is my 4 year old sons’s ‘dream outing’. It is a huge store with a separate clearance center.
Treasure trove of all sorts of learning materials — social, language, fine motor, gross motor — all organized by skill and age group. Toys and games you find here are different and not the usual Toys r Us variety.
We’ve always been able to find really good deals on items in the clearance center.
The store organizes arts and craft sessions for the little ones on weekends. And there is a small area to keep them busy and entertained while shopping.

It seems the prices have skyrocketed. As an Early Childhood Educator, unfortunately I can no longer afford to shop at Lakeshore.
Lakeshsore has not only become over priced and very expensive but more importantly, customer service has gone down hill in both San Diego and Riverside County in the last couple of months. I am not sure what happened, but our new rep has not even attempted to contact us since the old rep left.
I didn’t get a return phone call from Lakeshore for several days regarding an order. With the old rep it was almost always the same day, now it is 2 days ???
I miss the great customer service I received from Lakeshore for the past 10 years. It is not happening any more and now I am feeling that Lakeshore is just another ««Big Box» store that is over priced with declining service.