"the word-of-mouth survival guide for SCOTTSDALE parents"
Learning Express 
2402 Rice Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005
Hours: Call for hours
Review added 4/7/2008
This store has alot of different choices - especially in unique toys that i just can't find in the big stores, and paper (invitations, announcements, etc.). They have birthday boxes, like a registry, but i have never tried that.
Most prices are very reasonable, and i have even found things less there than at target.com or toys r us...Last week i bought a great game called Gobblet for 29.99 at learning express, but it was 34.99 at target.com...but i still got free gift wrapping and the girl helping me explained it all. So this specialty store can still surprise me sometimes.
I wish the parking was better, so i try and avoid the lunchtime crowd, especially with the construction on kirby right now. And they have a slow wrapper that needs to know i am always in a hurry!
Also, they have some other good stores on theblock and across the street, like woman's work and nest n cot.
Review added 3/13/2008
I found a lawnmower I liked for a present but knew I had to ship it, so decided to look at target.com for something similar. They had the exact same one, for less than half the price. Pays to shop around. But they have a huge selection and we love to go and browse.
Review added 1/24/2008
I love Learning express. I shop the woodway one more often so prefer it b/c of location and familiarity,but this one is awesome too!
Review added 1/16/2008
My two year old has so much fun just playing in the store. This is not your average toy store. HUGE selection of learning toys and games for ALL ages. Love the Crocodile Creek stuff!!
Review added 11/19/2007
Everything they sell is different.. Honestly, even the playdough they have does not stain the carpet nor sticks to stuff.. I love the wide variety of learning toys they have plus they have a reward system for frequent customers.. I just love to go there..
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