I shop for my grandsons and buy books that are educational but fun for them to look at pictures. The staff are patient and helpful in finding items that would be age appropriate and educational. I found that they need a better selection of hard cover books, such as encyclopedias, dictionaries and subject matter focus. I would buy more, but the selection is limited. read more

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I absolutely love this location. I currently live in Covina, but I do not mind taking the drive to Pasadena to this location because the service is always excellent and whenever I need assistance or help using the laminating machine, they are always there to help with smiles on their face no complaining, no dirty looks, just amazing employees, who genuinely love their job. read more

Great service!! All the workers over there are actually really nice and very friendly!!! They have a lot of the learning things that I can really buy something from!!! Five stars is exactly my total rating!!! I definitely will come back over there again in Pasadena, California when I get the chance to!!! Thank you guys so much for everything!!!! Much love and support as always!!!! read more

I ordered several items for pick up through the app. When I arrived it was already bagged and in a cart to wheel out to my car and load in. I didn't realize that so I had gotten my toddler out to walk inside the store. They have a display on the front that allows kids and adults to play with several of their offerings. The store rep saw that my kiddo wanted to play and offered to pack the items in my car while we were in the store. I thought that was so nice. The items I bought were a success with my kid so that's great! read more

For my review #420, I'd like it to land here at 'Lakeshore Learning Store,' Pasadena, CA. I frequented this branch was because I used to work in Arcadia, CA. during the 1st year of the Pandemic. I've stocked up my own Felt story sets here, but then later I found out some of the 'Felt Board' story pieces turn out cheaper from Amazon. Still I would need to stock up from here. Since I always work with extremely young kids, I've needed quite a bit of materials, Lakeshore Learning Store never disappoints if you need something in a hurry and can't wait for Amazon that is. My earlier visit today on Friday, Dec/9/22 was a fabulous experience yet again~I was provided individual service and care since I was shopping the poster section for my upcoming classroom. I must have stocked up 1/2 dozen of posters and a sales lady walked over to check on me. She even helped me Laminate my classroom's posters! All I need to do is cutting them individually. I've bought my Circle Time Calendar here as well. Of course, I stocked up on another 1/2 dozen of ECE books but already got a ton at home. Will most likely return here again for another trip of classroom supplies next week. Upcoming new job from Arcadia, CA. again will allow us teachers a budget reimbursing us, but I make sure I don't overspend. The books will be mine to stay with me though then I'll just bring to work by the week. read more

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The staff was very helpful in the store. The store is neat and organized. I was hoping to pick up materials for Hispanic History month but they did not have anything which was a missed opportunity for Lakeshore. read more

My wife is teacher and have been teaching for many years as a Kindergarten teacher. She loves come to Lakeshore for supplies and other items for her class. She enjoy what they have and the prices are good. read more

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This might be the most disturbing store. I came here with my 5 year old cousin for some toys and I saw two rats mating outside the door. That is not appropriate for children to see, I alerted the employees and they simply laughed. Along with this the crap they sell is so overpriced, like what the heck. The employees are all twisted. I saw one guy using a toy snake as a private part (while on the job). The people here are sick, absolutely nasty. The lady at the checkout was on her phone with her hands in her pants. read more

Love this place! This is where I am getting my Xmas present done. I wish they had syllable posters though. Very amazing staff. I get asked if I'm doing ok every other minute but it's ok, I know if I need help it's there. read more

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Lakeshore acronym: Learning focused A place to get classroom items K - okay pricing Excellent service and Smiles Hospitable customer service reps Oh they have good A.C. Respectful & really good hours of operation Every-time I go, I get a coupon or free tote Today I got this cute bag for free just by asking if they had any coupons. I joined the text discount program and got a free tote and coupon on the spot! Thanks for helping me be a better teacher, Lakeshore. read more

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Excellent inventory, service and understanding of what teachers need. It's good that orders can be placed online for teachers who don't live close to a supply store. read more

I don't come here much, because I think the prices could be lower. Come on, there's public school teachers paying out of pocket for school supplies, teaching materials, etc. This location is clean and organized. Staff was very friendly when I requested help to laminate some big posters there. read more

This store is so AWESOME! I work for a middle school and i have a blast coming here to buy any supplies we need. Yes it is very expensive here but the quality is good and the service is great. I would rather spend extra money on good stuff rather to save money and buy cheap materials. They have everything you can possibly need for projects or learning tools. I finally joined the free teachers club to get coupons and i got this free cool tote. The staff is so helpful and friendly, they gave me info on free activities for the kids on the weekends and other cool tips to help me on the ideas i had. Check them out, you will be surprised. FUN! read more

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As a middle school principal and a former teacher, I've always struggled with Lakeshore. Granted, they have some cool stuff, and prices-- while on the high side-- are not unreasonable. But me? Like many teachers, I think Harbor Freight and Home Depot are better teacher supply stores. Don't buy those two-color counters to teach integers... Get over to the Home Depot and buy a bag of nylon tile spacers. They're shaped just like a +, and you can cut them to look like - signs. Measuring cups, pipe cleaners, magnifying glasses, rulers, angle grinders, mitre saws... Ok, those last two probably don't belong In a sixth grade classroom, but save your money, be a little creative, and teach! As for Lakeshore, they have the same stuff, just packaged better, maybe a prettier color... It's one stop shopping, and it's convenient. Maybe I'm cheap. Maybe I like the excuse to go to my favorite "toy stores." Lakeshore relies on you failing to do internet research or collaborating with colleagues to find a cheaper way to acquire manipulatives and support learning. Do what you gotta do, but with a little creativity (or the ol' "beg, borrow, & steal") the little lightbulbs will glow over your kids' heads. read more

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Love this place!! I get everything I need here well and Amazon too. Customer service is just amazing here. One of the workers helped me find a math book that I just couldn't locate. Everyone is ultra friendly here and helpful. Thanks!!! read more

This place is amazing for learning and teaching tools for kids from 3 to 11. I used to go here with my daughter when she was young. There is a great science section... an excellent arts and crafts section... and a truly superb section on help books for math, language, history, and English. If you want your child to succed in this competative world, this place offers the tools to do it. read more

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In general I love LAkeshore! We are used to frequenting thE west Los Angeles location where they are beyond friendly and accommodating. We moved and my daughter really missed her mother daughter lakeshore visits so we decided to give the pasadena location a try. We were excited to go spend our monthly lakeshore spending money here and lucky us we happened to be here on a day they had an event. Unfortunately, the people at the craft statiOns (one in particular) were not very friendly. Like" I don't care if you are 4 years old and can't reach the table it's not my problem" when a toddler asks for help unfriendly. I would suggest making sure the the employees working the kids tables at lakeshore events actually like kids! read more

I am so disappointed to find out that Lakeshore does not carry any kind of materials for Hispanic Heritage month!!!! Not one boarder or bulletin board set that represents the Hispanic community!!! But for Black history it's available all year round! What needs to happen for this to change, a protest?!A strike?! What does Lakeshore needs to see equal representation of all ethic groups? I'm so disappointed and angry beyond what words can describe!!! In order to better serve our community Lakeshore needs to get in touch with the community! We are people of color and we need to be represented in the products you carry! read more

Great selection of stuff, ordered online and did pickup to save on shipping. The worker working tonight ( she was the only one) was super sweet and helpful! Helped me sign up and I save with $15 with a coupon on additional items purchased in store, thank you so much!! read more

Excellent customer service! Love the variety of option on material and games ! They do curbside pick up and are so efficient. read more

Lakeshore has a plethora of learning materials / incentives that teachers and moms and the like can use. The problem is that the materials are over the top expensive . It's hard to get all that you need when the prices are so outrageous. I find that I can only get a few things and make some of my own materials to supplement the things I can't buy. If there is any consolation, the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable which helps. I also like the free workshops that they offer. Check out the dates and times and stop in ! Note to Lakeshore: I would shop here more if you come down a little on the prices. :) read more

I've been shopping at Lakeshore periodically for over 15 years. I would shop at Lakeshore when my child was growing up but also find it a great place to find a gift for any child who is preschool-elementary age. Educational learning toys, games, school supplies and books are their specialty. I came in to pick up a quick gift for a friend and Jess put some items on hold for me over the phone and even let me come into the store just when they were getting ready to close-she provided great customer service, thanks Jess! read more

If you're a teacher, you'll be amazed at the wide selection of educational things this store carries. Not to mention the amount of classroom decor things like borders, fadeless bulletin board paper, posters, etc. Honestly, it's overpriced and I've been able to find much cheaper things online or at other stores with coupons. Sure, the counters or math toys may be packaged nicer or look more expensive, but you can save so much money by going elsewhere or getting creative. I like going here every now and then when I want different borders, a cute calendar or a poster or two to decorate my classroom, but would never buy more than that. I've found fadeless paper at Michael's cheaper because they always have a 40% off coupon. I will admit though, that Lakeshore definitely has a nicer color selection. That's how they get us! Lol. If you have the money and/or gift cards, come here! But if you don't, you'll quickly realize you can't buy much if you're on a budget. I wish I had more money to buy more stuff here, but I don't cause I'm teacher. Lol. read more

Great learning supplies for teachers / parents! As a former teacher, I walked in and remembered how much money I save by not being a teacher anymore. My instinct was to buy everything! They have really cool learning games, activities, classroom decorations, and toys - mostly geared toward pre-school to mid elementary level. I was trying to find some ESL books for adults, and no luck. If I was a parent, I'd be all over this place. It's a great place to buy educational gifts for a niece/nephew/god child/etc. Note that they have a Yelp check-in discount - Buy one item and get the second 1/2 off. I gave it 4 stars because there are just so many times you can hear a potty song played in the store before you start to go crazy... and I hit that limit. read more

I see this a popular place for parents and teachers, but for me that fits in neither one of those categories, it's just a perfect place to buy a birthday gift for cousins still in elementary school. I got a Brain Quest board game and found the price just a few dollars more than online and maybe $5 more than Target, but there are coupons that go out and if you sign up for their free rewards-card you get discounts on their non-sale items there. Making their products a bit more reasonable and quite comparable. Kind of strange since shouldn't the school be providing supplies for teachers? We all know teachers make very little and now they are using their own money to supply their classrooms. :/ At first it seems like an impressive store dedicated to learning, but when you go through each section you find it limited and very general. For example the Multicultural/language area mostly has books in Spanish and a couple in French that's it! I see items that are more suited for teachers making lesson plans or the hands-on parent who buys workbooks to supplement their child's learning during the summer break. read more

From a merchandise standpoint, Lakeshore Learning has a great selection of educational toys and aides to help your young one learn and develop skills. However, their prices seem quite high as you can probably get a similar educational toy at another retailer for significantly less money. I bought two items to help my child learn cause and effect and ended up paying over $50. If you don't mind spending extra $$$ and Lakehshore is a convenient location for you, then it's a good place to get your educational material. read more

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If you got kids, you gotta shop here. The place is a bit pricey but you can't always find quality learning supplies at your Mass Merchandising store (Target, WalMart...) They do have coupons every no and then. That is when I go shopping. They have great workbooks and their laminating service is CHEAP! read more

I come here to get items for my class mostly because I can't find it at Target or Walmart and/or cannot wait for Amazon delivery. The store is small and thus does not carry a large assortment of inventory. The store seems substantially staffed, but it seems like there is a line every time I go to check out. Overall, a good second choice to target and Amazon. Call ahead to double check they have your item in stock. read more

a perfect place to shop for primary grade teachers (preschool, kinder, 1st, and 2nd)!! I don't think this store really caters to the upper grade teachers. :( I notice that a lot of parents come here to shop for workbooks, puzzles, and games. I am a Kindergarten teacher and let me tell you... if i had more $$$$$$ i would go crazy at this store. i have to say, a lot of the items are overpriced, but the best part is it's REALLY convenient because everything a teacher could possibly want in their classroom is actually in ONE store from borders, posters, stamps, stickers, workbooks, puzzles, manipulatives, etc. the workers are very friendly and very informative! :) i love this place. read more

Almost everything I wanted was there! I recommend shopping here since it is pretty decent for school supplies and teachers' supplies. Also, fun sensory toys and children's toys, they were all very interesting. read more

I usually LOVE this store, however today was a disappointment. The check out girls did not have the same helpful attitude as the workers from the past. I asked for gifts to be wrapped, she rolled her eyes and said "I think we may be out of paper". I feel like she was lazy and trying to get out of providing a service. I walked out. I think I will find a new store to shop in. As a homeschooling mama, teacher at homeschool group, mother of 8, grandmother of 6!!!! I will find a new place to take my business. read more

Wow! The staff here are absolutely amazing! I came in on two separate occasions and both times was blown away by the amazing customer service provided by Josue. He is a consummate customer service professional. Not only was he kind and patient minutes before closing with my million and a half requests but he did so with a smile on his face! I can't say enough about his hospitality. What an asset to this store. Thank you for Josue for making what could've been a stressful situation, an enjoyable one. read more

I love Lakeshore... I don't love their prices. On a teachers salary it can wipe out my whole budget for learning centers in one (small) trip. But they have great tools and books for all grades, subjects, and activities! read more

I'm a teacher and have been for 13 years. I have frequented the store for many years. Today I walked in to pick up some construction paper and noticed the holiday stickers by the door. I walked in with leggings, a top, my Jean jacket on and a wallet in hand(no where to hide merchandise). I was followed by sales associate not asking if I needed help as she had already done so but couldn't see where I had gone. When she saw me she turned quickly and went the other way. I'm offended and know it's the holiday season. But really?!? This is a first and I can say, I will be ordering from Amazon from now on. $10 in construction paper and treated like I was less than the other customers I the store who were not being watched. read more

Guilty! I always come in here for one or two things but leave with thirty or more. I feel like this is a Costco type educational supply store. I always receive great, friendly service. Whenever I have had questions that were tougher ones to answer, I know I can work with the associates to either look on line for something that would be helpful to me or we look for items that are similar that would help to create the item I need. As a public school teacher, I've never minded paying for some things for my classroom, especially when it makes my life and regiment so much easier. I know things are so over priced and that I could probably make a lot more than I have been but at the same time, paying for the convenience is saving me so much more time and effort. I do go to the dollar store as well for certain things that I can get there for a lot less but Lakeshore has a lot of specialized items that can help you to assess your students' most effective modalities of learning. And if you ask me, that's worth the bit more money. I wish there were a location a bit closer to me but I'm glad that there is one sorta near me at all. I cannot wait to begin shopping for some enrichment activities for my lil one. I have so many ideas of how to create a small positive learning environment, workshop like area for her at home. I know Lakeshore has my back, too, when it comes to needing certain toys and activities that will help children to further develop fine and gross motor skills, and other skills as well. I hope it'll be a while before I return but again, I'm more than happy to spend on tools that will make THAT much a difference in a student's level of learning and achievement. Thanks, Lakeshore!! read more

I don't go to lakeshore often, but on both occasions i have shopped here Jessica has been kind, patient and above all helpful. I am a middle aged man with little to no experience at Lakeshore. On both occasions I feel like I want to complete my Christmas Shopping in April!!! Thank You Jessica. You are an angel from Heaven. Thank you.Joel C. read more

Ugh this place...I want everything in here!! But its all very expensive and overpriced to get everything!! I wish they had a bigger fine motor/ letter recognition selection. I like their other location better I think it was in Carson? They have a warehouse full of discounted merchandise that are discontinued or either damaged. But regardless, I love how you can find some goodies that are hard to find elsewhere. Don't forget there's always coupons for this place!! Find them on retail me not, emails from the store, or text messages. read more

I'm giving a four star only because it's hard to tell what's on sale and what isn't. This place is a giant toy store for teachers. I buy mostly all of my classroom supplies here. The quality of the products is excellent, though a little pricey. Staff is always available to help and they even have a laminating machine! (Every teacher's dream). You can find thinks at Lakeshore that no one else carries. It is still my go to school supply store. read more

Very pricey. How can you charge teachers so much for classroom necessities? We're broke teachers! They're good if you need something right away, otherwise I can always find everything they carry online by doing a google search or visiting another local teacher store. Very small compared to all other non-chain teacher stores. Positive: they have a rewards program for teachers, so you get frequent coupons...still pricey items even with the coupons though! read more

God bless the underpaid teachers for trying to make an impact on kids lives by spiffying up their classrooms and making learning interesting and dare I say fun. As the daughter of a now retired teacher, I salute you. This place is expensive. Good luck. As a manic decorator, there's a TON of stuff to look through. None of it's beat up looking dispite the people I saw sitting down and reading the store's books to to their little kids. Stickers, globes, gliter glue, wooden sushi sets, it's a gas. The service is a little wonky. I went in asking for a slide rule, and the lady said "we don't." and walked away. No sorry, no nothing. I understand it's a very random, outdated thing, but jeez lady. read more