Not often I see a Lakeshore Learning anymore, but I was in the area and decided to pop in while I was waiting for my party to arrive for lunch. This place is always full of cool learning and STEM type toys and tools, a teachers dream, as well as anyone who works a lot with children. There are some ideas I walked out with for our Cub Scout Day Camp later this year. The value is mainly in that they have these cool and, somewhat obscure at times, items on hand. You can't beat that. :) read more

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Back-to-school shopping can be a truly stressful time for educators, but the staff at Lakeshore always make the experience so much easier! I've been coming to this store for the past five years, and the customer service is consistently exceptional. The staff genuinely check in on customers, offer helpful recommendations, and will even go out of their way to find items that aren't on the floor. The store is always well-stocked, organized, and easy to shop. Five years of visits and still impressed for their amazing staff and service every time. Thank you for making back-to-school season a little less stressful for us educators! read more

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My niece's 3-year-old is having a birthday party and my wife decided a toy or two with an educational slant would be apropos. This location is in a plaza and parking was a breeze. We were immediately asked if we needed help when we walked in and my wife actually had something in mind, which he quickly found. We would have been out the door in less than 2 minutes but we decided to look around to see what else they had on the shelves for future consideration. Lots of educational games, puzzles, and books for all ages can be found in this neatly organized store. It's a "must visit" for any teacher as there is a bounty of classroom supplies. This is a great store to find fun toys and games that have a learning element to them. read more

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Paul was very helpful suggesting gifts for my great granddaughter. He knows the products really well so

Love this place! They have such a big selection. They also have "lucky deals" which are great value. This week I picked up some prizes and stickers to use as incentives and I did some laminating. I also picked up some percussion instruments (rattles) at the check stand. It was great value. Thanks George, Monique, Victoria and Paul! read more

Very clean. One of the few "toy stores" left! Staff was very nice and patient with my 1 yr old son exploring a toy stores for the first time. read more

COVID makes classrooms look different this year. However my classroom is still going to shine once we go back. Lakeshore is known for all their classroom essentials, educational toys, books, tools, supplies and everything in between. My recent trip I picked up some cool posters I had laminated in store. A bunch of name plates for the childrens cubbies/chairs/pencil boxes that they will vote on during their Zoom session Some borders and other fun things. This store is a little smaller than their Carson or Laguna locations. I'm still a fan. read more

Every retail place I have been to always had that someone who did not deliver good service . This is the first place where I never had a bad experience , each time I go here a rep has been so eager to help. The store is clean, customer service is fabulous and the prices and sales are good . I highly recommend this store it's the coolest ! read more

Lakeshore Learning Store - Toy Stores Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

It was my first time visiting this store and I had a great experience. I had to purchase some chair pockets for my daughter and some school supply. They do not carry your regular crayola brands and the markets ended up being more expensive than the regular target store. They do carry a lot of art activity and developmental toys which is very cool. The caucasian gentleman at the register provided awesome service and had a very position service attitude. It make the check out process very enjoyable along with a fun store browsing experience. The store was stocked well, kept clean and neat. Kudos to this location. I will be back for more goodies! read more

In times where toy stores have all but shut down, I'm grateful that this company exists and has a storefront where I can come visit. We became aware of Lakeshore after receiving a catalog in the mail. The toys looked tempted but I was worried because it was all catalog. However, I realized they had a brick and mortar store in many states so we decided to take a visit to this one while out in California visiting family. What a gem! My toddler loved walking into the store and honestly, even though we spent more than we planned to, letting him have the experience of walking into a toy store was a gift in and of itself. His eyes were wide and he was so excited. The staff was helpful and they didn't mind the squeals from a 2 year old. There is plenty of selection and even deals to be had. The toys are appropriate for a wide span of kid ages and the boxes give you suggestions in case you're buying for someone or you just want to make sure it's age appropriate. Checking out was a breeze and the customer service makes this place 5/5. If you sign up to join their loyalty program there are more discounts which make the visit less painful for the wallet. I know many things can be purchased online nowadays but this is a real treat for kids. read more

Reasonable prices to get educational materials for kids. I was greeted with so much respect. Able to get help too. Definitely recommend for parents, teachers, and anyone else with children to come here. read more

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Was looking for a toy store that had educational toys and games for a 3 year old's birthday. Checked out a few malls and they had nothing or just a small selection. Siri and Alexa were no help, either, but Yelp came through.! This place has everything I was looking for and more. I would have spent over $100, but the nice guy working there signed me up for text messages and saved me $15!! I'll be coming back to this place for the next kids birthday gifts! read more

Wow! HB Store associates know how to deliver an exceptional experience! Highly recommended!

Although this place is far for me I love coming here. Shopping for supplies is pretty exciting. They have everything and anything you need for your little one. The service is fantastic. I love their return policy not that I need to return anything just yet. read more

This is my second time here writing a review but only it's for a different person now. Sherri the manager helped me out so much with accommodating my needs. I've been here ma h times to shop for my 4 and 2 year olds, it never disappoints. Thanks for another great experience read more

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Great selection of materials for elementary school, but could use more for middle and high school.

They have an awesome selection of learning tools and toys. With distance learning happening at most households, this gem of a place offers all that necessities from workbooks, to multiplying toys, to dry erase boards. Their artwork selection is so cute too !! The only thing I'd refrain from is the lakeshore brand play doh - it dries too fast. They carry a wide array of books / workbooks. If you price match on amazon, amazon will always come out the winner because they don't have a brick and mortar presence. However, lakeshore offers discounts such as 1) 20% one item 2) bogo 50% off 3) $10 off $50 or 15 off 75 or 25 off 100. Authors make very little $$ selling on amazon. By supporting lakeshore, you're helping the author and lakeshore remain in business. If you sign up for text or email alerts, you will be able to take advantage of one of the offers mentioned above. If you have a little time, you will find yourself lost in the store browsing the cool items. Recently found a book called "word ladder", where you keep having to change letters to get to the next word. That's just an example of what they carry. Happy learning ! read more

Lakeshore is an exceptional store offering educational and creative toys and materials for all ages. The displays are set up nicely and the sale representatives offer many recommendations and have you try the item. Britney was our sales rep and she was exemplary. Having worked previously at a childcare center, she gave excellent suggestions for preschool age children and was quite knowledgeable about the other age level products. It is very convenient to have lakeshore in our neighborhood. The products are high quality as well as the sales representatives. Kudos to this store! read more

George and Kitty gave me the most incredible customer service I've had at ANY lakeshore learning center. Most lakeshore staff are already incredibly kind and considerate people but they were over the top. I cannot recommend this store more! The managing team should take great care to make these employees happy. They are the reason I'll keep coming back! read more

I have dropped a pretty penny here stocking up on equipment for my work. Loved every shopping experience! Every item, from games, to books, to art supplies has come in handy and has been a life-saver. Lovely staff who go above and beyond in anticipating your needs. Nice, functional items that will last you a long time. Thank you! read more

I would give this place 5 stars but it's so expensive. Plus side is that everything in here is educational. My kids love coming here to play with the display stuff they have out. If you sign up for the rewards you get 20% off item as long as it's not on sale. The place is great for teachers or parents that are home schooling. read more

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OOh, I get all giddy when I come into this store. I'm subscribed to their text alerts so when they have promos, I go in for a visit. Now that 85 degrees is across the parking lot, I go here a lot more often. hehe. Anyways, this store is full of ideas to get your kids motivated to learn and have fun doing it! I am not an educator, I work in IT, BUT, I have a little one who just loves everything I bring home from here. I am poor at navigating myself around the store, but the staff here is so helpful and really have great ideas for activities, crafts, age-appropriate games, etc. I attended one of their special events held on Saturday and invited a few mommy friends as well and the kids enjoyed it thoroughly. You cannot leave here without picking something up, so here are a few of my favorites great for ages 1-4. . Count Your Chickens (cooperative game, learning to count) . Kinetic Sand . Monkey Math (hang the bananas to equal both sides of the scale) . Rhyming discs (Super fun game, learning sounds) Happy Learning & Shopping! read more

Education in a Box! 3.5 Stars This is a great store and they have a variety of educational tools for children of all ages. They have material suitable for the parent and the teacher. They also carry many unique items sold under their brand name. They usually have sale items and discounts. They also have a Yelp Check In deal where you can save up to 15%! I would be a total fan of the store except the prices are really high...even with the discounts. if you don't mind the high prices or don't have time to price compare, then this store is for you. read more

The selection and team here is amazing. :) I came here after a haircut nearby, wanting to buy some Learning toys for my toddler son, and they were so helpful. :) I am happy to have made that decision to visit. We will definitely be returning soon! read more

If you're a teacher like me, you know that Lakeshore is Mecca when it comes to anything teacher-related. Given that, I know that I can find basically anything I see on Lakeshore's website here in the Fountain Valley store. The one thing I love about Lakeshore is that they know how to brand. From their brightly-colored packaging to their cleverly-named products, they know how a classroom works and how their products fit perfectly into the education realm. This store, like every one of their stores was organized in every way you can think of: age, grade, subject, matter, etc. The aisles were wide and the lighting seemed to make all of the products leap off of the shelf and into your basket. I went into the store to find inspirational posters for my classroom and I was immediately greeted with a "Hello!" with a side of, "Let me know if I can help you find anything." I felt at ease to walk around and explore on my own knowing that there was someone there to help when needed. As I walked through the aisles, my mind was going a mile-a-minute, thinking about all of the awesome things I could create with all of these products. Even though I was tempted to max out my credit card, I found what I needed, with some suggestions from a friendly employee, and I was on my way. The organization, cleanliness, and friendly staff of this Lakeshore location has made me a fan. Their prices are reasonable, and during the summer months they offer great discounts for everyone, including teachers! read more

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Look out for YELP CHECK-IN offers. Currently it's 20% off any single non sale item! Plus, if you're a member you get coupons via email quite frequently. WAIT for a sale if you can. Products are quite pricey. MUST say this is the BEST teacher supply store I've seen to date. Very clean and well lit. They even have bathrooms! Since we all know kids need to go the bathroom wherever they may be :) SATURDAYS are super fun and eventful. Look at their event calendar. Every week they have a themed project for the kids. Paper, supplies and all the tools are provided for the children. Come see it for yourself. It's LOADS of fun and the kids get to take home their artwork. Plus, you get to try out some of the cool supplies they have....DOTS! Craft examples: ties for Father's day, flowerpots, stick boy w/ parachute. *sometimes they have story time and bead crafts STAFF: very friendly! I believe some of the ladies are teachers. They work very well with the kids and are highly encouraging. I witnessed an autistic child who was having a breakdown b/c her mom colored outside the lines. Staff was able to calm the child down by saying, " It's ok" and also spoke to the child in a soothing way that didn't make her cry or continue yelling. On top of that - she comforted the mom. Wonderful wonderful people! They've got it all: books, stickers, washable markers/paint, play dough, balls, puzzles, workbooks, a LAMINATOR and a myriad of goodies kids, teachers and parents can ALL use. Added 3/1/14 in Honor of Dr. Seuss' Bday :) FUN PIX: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lakeshore-learning-store-fountain-valley?select=mTl3R8WUHwXIYgEvxRxQdA#Lm29A_pDHM9o1xz4bYj4Iw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lakeshore-learning-store-fountain-valley?select=mTl3R8WUHwXIYgEvxRxQdA#YV9_ds4v7aftnnZeW9-Ofg read more

Lakeshore Learning Store is the best! I love shopping here for all my needs. They have everything that an educator can dream of. The store is so bright and colorful. I feel like a kid walking into a candy store. The staff members are always very helpful and willing to assist. They are very kind and understanding when it comes to returns and exchanges. They can look up your receipt by using your member phone number. I've returned/exchanged items here without having my receipt and have never had any complications. Great store for educators, parents, and anyone that is teaching or working with children. Great return/exchange policy. Wide selection of resources and materials. I'm very pleased and will continue shopping here. read more

I love coming here to laminate. Teachers get .10 cents off each foot. Kitty often helps me find just the right learning activities for my students. Shree and Sara patiently and respectfully helped me with a return. Sara also recommended some high quality putty that was a good sensory gift for my friend's son. This week I got some alphabet lock and keys. My students LOVED them! read more

By far the best "toy store" I've taken my kids to. Went in this evening with my 2.5 year old. She had so much fun being able to sample so many toys that were set out. Everything was organized. All the toys are educational. The lady who helped me used to be a preschool teacher and was super helpful and clearly knew about toddler and young child development. She recommended several toys and made sure I was informed of deals going on. My daughter choose several awesome toys I've never seen at other stores or even Amazon. We will be back for sure, loved it! read more

Great resources and supplies. I love the over sized laminator!! Definitely worth it to stop by and check out what they have. Sometimes you can find similar products (might not be same quality) elsewhere for cheaper. read more

Customer service is excellent here. The staff is very helpful. Lakeshore has a large selection of learning supplies and materials for all age ranges. Great for parents and teachers. Prices are a bit high, but factoring in the service, quality and selection it is bearable. read more

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The tall gentleman that works in the store was extremely helpful. I needed to look at some reading books and he went out of his way to help me and I am not an educator. Wow so impressed! read more

Little to no bilingual material. If you are are a bilingual teacher, just buy online. They seriously only had about four to five items in Spanish. Did not see any Vietnamese or other languages.  The customer service was great, they tried to help me find bilingual materials, but they had very little. I ended up purchasing some borders and the line to pay was fast. I just hope they expand their inventory on bilingual materials. read more

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS STORE!!!! The employees are amazing! Jessica and Greg are always so helpful! I'm in there a lot for materials for our school and no matter what I'm looking for these guys know how to help. I appreciate how friendly they are, as well as how helpful and knowledgeable they are. I've read some of the reviews for this place and it comes down to quality isn't cheap. So if you want the best materials as well as an AMAZING customer experience, this is the place to go! read more

The day we came. Everything was 20% of. Even with the discount it was still too expensive for me. Although this is still a lot cheaper than taking my son to the learning centers. They do have a lot of creative ways to help children learn by play. There were so many things I wanted to buy but we couldn't spend more than $100. We asked the staff for some ideas to narrow it down. They were very helpful. read more

We have 18 grandchildren and we will be heading to this store for gifts. I love the selection of toys and STEM educational products. The folks who work there are very helpful and friendly except for the store manager. He's a bit tense. But I will continue to use coupons and shop there. read more

I am no teacher, I'm just one of those mean moms who likes to give her kid work to do over the summer. This place is great for just that purpose! They also have educational games and fun toys (like red handballs....which i like to use for hand and dodge ball tournaments). Staff is always helpful and friendly! read more

I would normally give this place 4 or 5 stars but I just can't today. I came in to laminate. When I arrived, a couple was laminating some Japanese word cards for their class which was okay; however, they were using both laminating machines for their one project. I had to wait 30 minutes to get to use one. I observed two store employees looking over their project and not once did either of them suggest that the project be laminated on one machine so that other customers could use one. They acted like I was invisible. After the couple finished their lamination, the husband looked up at me and said that he didn't know I was waiting to use the machines. I said nothing because even he knew that it was unfair to make me wait 30 minutes. Lakeshore should limit lamination to 15 minutes per machine when there is a line or they should provide a seating area along with a sign in sheet to use the laminator. It was very uncomfortable to stand there but I really needed to laminate my students' homework folders. read more

This was my first time at a Lakeshore and I will definitely come back again. Not only is it filled with wonderful educational and entertaining toys and supplies, the staff was super helpful and friendly as well. My daughter got a microphone and speaker for her birthday and it broke the first time she used it. I thought for sure that even though it was a lakeshore product I would have to put in some work to get it replaced. On the contrary when I got there a woman greeted us, I asked her where I could exchange something, she asked me what happened, I told her, and she got me a new one. WHAT??? I didn't even have to argue with her. AMAZING! Really great customer service. I wish there was one closer to home but Oma can keep sending us toys from there and we'll be back next time we're in town. read more

I was at this store just a few minutes ago. A young lady greeted me when I walked in. After finding the items I wanted, I walked up to the register. Another young lady helped me. She asked me if I were a teacher and asked me what I taught. She was very nice. I was able to find everything I needed. I liked how welcoming and kind the employees were. read more