Their toys are overly priced and break easily. My first time and my last time shopping here ever. I go to buy my daughter the viral squishy dumpling and as soon as she opens it and give it a squeeze, it bust open. I have bought lots of squishys over the years for my daughter for way cheaper at other stores and they are still till this day in good condition, not one has ever bust opened. The store won't do nothing for us. Says they are no longer accepting refunds for the dumplings. HINT HINT CLUE CLUE, this must be happening to several ppl but yet no warning in the store or a price drop on theses cheaply made, over priced dumplingings. They didn't bother to make it right just told me to buy another one. Warning , they don't care about the children and how they feel. EDIT*********** PS: I STAND BY WHAT I SAID. Btw my daughter actually did get a glitter one that she actually loved. So no one scamming over here. Picking a cheap toy supplier and hiking the price up but won't make it right is sad and money hungry. They could care less about kids but want to sell to them. Awful place. There are much better toy stores for way less and better quality. read more

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this store! The customer service is top notch and they have a huge selection of toys and items. They go over and beyond to assist their customers which makes shopping here a phenomenal experience. read more

I enjoyed shopping at this location. It's conveniently located in this shopping center next to Harris Teeter and Manhattan Pizza. My daughter loves Learning Express and we dropped in while she is putting her Christmas list together. This store is perfect for children with an imagination and creativity that runs wild literally! There is something for everyone to enjoy here. The staff is wonderful and they have STEM toys and learning activities from infant stage to teen. They have everything! They also carry African Dwarf frogs. Swishmallows galore, fidget toys, Slime, Putty, books, Barbies, Lego, Melissa and Doug. I really loved their active section that features inflatable forts with unique themes and designs ! This is the perfect gift for your little adventurer ! Target and Walmart just won't cut it. Shopping here is an enjoyable experience. Take your time and browse each aisle and you will find a unique gift. This store runs sales on certain items so keep your eyes peeled ! They also offer free gift wrapping. read more

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What a fantastic establishment! I had the best time today. I had a mind-blown experience because Abby and Katie were involved. Abby walked me around with her world of knowledge of catering to each type of child I had to get a gift for, and Katie maintained her team player support by discovering why a gift would be right! They are super friendly, and I had fun here! I got so much good stuff like the remote controller to train for a two-year-old; I got a glam studio for my niece, who loves looking at herself, and so much more. I was shocked that I only paid less than $400! And I mean I got so many items! I will never go anywhere else; they wrapped the gifts! On top of these things, my gifts were uniquely wrapped! Wow, thank you so much, Abby and Meg! Abby, the gifts you recommended were all well worth it! Thank you for making the experience fun and exciting! As an HR Director, you do not see customer service this way! Learning Express hires people who love what they do and provides you with the details necessary to make your purchase. read more

Learning Express Toys & Gifts - A ball that opens up and surprises you with a car remote-control toy! - Toy Stores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It saddens me to write this review, because I'm sure the owner didn't get into the toy business to be the front line of an epidemic, bad sadly this is where we are. I asked the owner why his staff didn't have masks and he told me that owning a store requires making tough decisions. He explained that his decision was to deferred the decision to individual store managers. He further explained that if my family needed a safer experience, at a time when all occupants are wearing masks, his staff would provide that for me. He pointed out that wearing masks is 'controversial.' There's much about this exchange that is indefensible. 'Controversial' isn't a license for inaction. Many things are controversial and still morally imperative. Deferring to store managers isn't a tough decision, it's an easy escape. And my concern isn't my family. It's his family. It's all families. On his blog he argues that Target requires masks because it is a busier store. This argument is inane. It's not the foot traffic, it's the density of humanity. How many cash registers does Target have vs. Learning Express? The final blow that prompted this review was a Learning Express ad - about the size of a yard sign - posted in Falls Point shopping center. The sign displayed a picture of happy kids shopping in Learning Express - all wearing masks. That's a degree of hypocrisy I find difficult to understand. We all share a social responsibility, even when the climate is noisy with rampant anti-science vitriol. But this point is not controversial: Kids love toys, but they also love their grandparents. read more

wonderful store and happy to hear that owner made decisions during the pandemic that he/she felt was right. We will forever be customers. Thanks! read more

We used to be big fans of this store but no longer. Legos, dollhouses, and other high touch displays and toys out in a play area for kids...in a pandemic! Plenty of staff on hand and noone in store but the staff person without a mask comes over to ring us up. She says she wears her mask around her neck for health reasons. None of the other employees were busy and were wearing masks and should have been the ones to interact with us. The manager tells me that she is just trying to make everyone "happy." Right now safety, not comfort and happiness, needs to be our priority. We are doing our part and wearing masks to protect you and to help you keep your small businesses open. Please do your part to keep our community safe! read more

The Learning Express has a huge inventory of educational yet fun and unique toys. Shop for the kids or bring them along- there are plenty of toys on display and available to play with. Almost every time a friend's child has a birthday I stop by here and grab them a toy. They also offer gift wrapping services, so if you're a last minute shopper like me, they'll wrap the present for you. read more

AMAZING!!! I am so SO grateful for Crystal and her caring heart and HARD work!!! She has gone above and beyond to help me and my need even from a state away! She was SO friendly and sweet!!!! I highly recommend her and her team!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING!!! read more

The staff is so helpful and the store is awesome! I could not ask for a better store to find something educational, made with quality, for every age group read more

Great place for anyone, no matter what the age! They always have interactive toys inside, and they have games to play outside! They also let kids ride around on scooters. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful! They have all different types of toys and games. It's a great place to go for last minute gifts, as they have a variety of little gifts and gadgets as well! They also do gift wrapping, which is very well done. It is a very clean, and well organized facility. They frequently get new toys and gadgets, so it's fun and different every time you go! I've never had a bad experience here and going here always makes my day better! read more

Love love LOVE this place! The staff here are so very friendly and personable, and always make an effort to engage with the children that come in with their parents! They have a great selection of toys, and are very helpful if you get a little lost! They seem to have extensive knowledge about the toys and products that they sell, including items for special needs children, and even if they don't, are willing to find out for you! If they don't have the particular item you are looking for, they will call to get it transferred from another store so you don't have to drive a long way to pick it up, or if they don't carry it, will Google the nearest place to find it! Super Customer service! The personalized items are beautiful, and they get them done promptly and on time! The FREE gift wrap is just an added perk and it's always wonderfully done! They wrap all year long, and even do Easter Baskets! read more

Wonderful place to shop for kids gifts. The gift wrapping and personalized baskets are worth a trip to check out. The toys are pretty pricey but they have a great selection and plenty of toys on display so it's a wonderful place to bring the kids as they can play while you shop. read more