Lakeshore Learning Materials

Overview

Lakeshore Learning Materials is an educational supply company founded in 1954 by Ethelyn Kaplan. Originally a toy store in Oakland, California, it has grown into a leading developer and retailer of educational products, focusing on schools and early childhood programs. Headquartered in Carson, California, the company operates over 60 retail stores across 29 states and employs more than 2,000 people.

The company specializes in a wide range of educational materials, including arts and crafts supplies, classroom furniture, learning games, and STEM resources. Approximately 70% of its products are private label, developed in-house by educators to meet modern educational needs. Lakeshore primarily serves educational institutions, such as early childhood education programs and elementary schools, while also supporting families seeking quality resources for home use. It operates through physical stores, an e-commerce platform, and a direct sales division. Lakeshore Learning Materials is committed to enhancing learning experiences for children with high-quality, educator-designed materials.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 310-537-8600
• Website: lakeshorelearning.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/lakeshore-learning-materials

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Teacher supplies
• Homeschooling educational materials
• Learning resources
• School supplies
• Reading resources
• Interactive learning toys
• Educational puzzles
• Art supplies for teachers
• Curriculum resources
• Classroom organization tools
• Classroom decor
• Classroom organization
• Educational toys
• Special needs educational supplies
• Classroom rugs
• Student supplies
• Teacher gifts
• Classroom management tools
• Education
• Sensory materials
• Classroom manipulatives
• Kids educational products
• Classroom supplies
• Classroom furniture
• Early learning products
• Science kits for kids
• Math manipulatives
• STEM classroom kits
• Educational services
• Classroom tables
• Classroom chairs
• Curriculum-based teaching resources
• Outdoor classroom furniture
• Educational products
• Sensory exploration materials
• Private label products
• Private label educational products
• Outdoor learning furniture
• Sensory play materials
• Early childhood classroom furniture
• Educational materials
• Teacher resources
• Educational games
• Kids learning games
• Learning aids
• Early childhood education
• Learning spaces
• Classroom storage
• Kids learning materials
• B2B
• E-commerce
• Educational support services
• Games
• E-learning
• Internet
• Information technology & services
• Computer software
• Education management
• Computer games
• Consumers
• Consumer internet
• Art supplies
• Arts & crafts
• Shopping
• Toy stores

Technologies Used

• AI
• Akamai
• Atlassian Cloud
• AudioEye
• DNS Made Easy
• Mapbox
• OneTrust
• Oracle Commerce
• Outlook
• Pardot
• Remote
• Salesforce

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Leonard Green & Partners (LGP)