Lakeshore® Learning Store Coming Soon to Albuquerque's Shops at Park Square

CARSON, Calif., Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeshore Learning Store, a premier retailer of educational materials for children, announced today the opening of its newest location at Albuquerque's Shops at Park Square on Thursday, October 2. Located at 6646 Indian School Road N.E., the new 5,150-square-foot store will be the company's 60^th location― and its first in the state of New Mexico.

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Renowned for being an invaluable resource for teachers and parents nationwide, Lakeshore Learning Stores offer an expansive array of unique toys and games designed to help children reach developmental milestones and achieve educational goals—while still having fun. From engaging math and language games to building sets, science kits and more, the products span the curriculum and appeal to children of all interests, backgrounds and abilities. In addition to carrying several top children's brands, the new store will also include Lakeshore's own exclusive brand, which features products developed by expert educators.  

"We are beyond delighted to be opening our doors in Albuquerque," says Tony Gioia, Vice President of Retail at Lakeshore. "We look forward to sharing our unique brand of 'learning through play' with local parents, teachers and children for many years to come." 

Along with offering a high-quality product selection, Lakeshore Learning Stores have also become a treasured community partner, hosting Free Crafts for Kids every Saturday and other family-friendly events throughout the year with authors, educational organizations, children's nonprofits and more. On Saturday, October 18, they'll host a nationwide event in celebration of Jumpstart's Read for the Record®—a national campaign celebrating early literacy.

Family-owned and family-run, Lakeshore has been providing top-quality materials for schools and homes for 60 years. Lakeshore now operates 60 stores in 29 states, with plans to expand further in the coming years, plus an online store at LakeshoreLearning.com. The company is dedicated to creating innovative educational materials that spark young imaginations, instill a sense of wonder and foster a lifelong love of learning.

For more information about Lakeshore Learning Store, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/store.

About Lakeshore — Products Designed with Learning in Mind^TM
Lakeshore Learning Materials is a leading developer and retailer of top-quality materials for early childhood education programs, elementary schools and homes nationwide. Since 1954, Lakeshore has offered innovative learning materials distinguished by their quality, educational merit and safety. To learn more, visit LakeshoreLearning.com.

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