The Learning Express in Allendale, N. J. Carries Well Made, Educational, and Interesting Toys

Just one town away from my home a new store popped up right next to our A & P. It's called The Learning Express. As luck would have it it's also right next door to a Carvel so now when I take my grand children out for ice cream we stop at The Learning Express This store is part of a chain that began in 1987 and now have ove 100 stores nationwide. It is geared away from the junk that so many toy stores carry and geared towards developmental growth and skills.

Yhe Learning Express is a toy oriented store in Allendale , N. J. This is not a large store but it is chock a block full of wonderful items. They carry wonderful wooden puzzles, wooden stools, adorable wooden push toys like a large ladybug ride on toy for $59.99. Think of those little plastic sit on ride on toys. What a difference the same premise made in solid wood makes. This is beautifully painted and will last through dozens of children. It has the potential to become an heirloom.The wheels on this allows it to turn in circles. It's hand made. They have a gorgeous set of architectural like wooden blocks for children to play with that will last forever. Remember Lincoln Logs? They're here as well.

The store is easy to navigate with areas divided by crafts, science, games, etc. It's crammed full of stock so the aisles are tight. I would be very careful pushing a carraige through here and I don't feel it's wheelchair friendly just because the aisles are tight and you need to be able to turn a wheelchair around but it is wheelchair accessible.