From the first day we opened our doors, Learning Express has been proud to be counted amongst the Essex County family of homegrown local businesses. We are the best toy store in Essex County and are conveniently located at 643 Bloomfield Avenue in Verona, NJ ... just 10 miles north-east of Newark and less than 3 miles from exit 7 on I-280.

We go to work each day to provide you with a warm, friendly environment in which to shop, meet, and learn. We take great pride in calling ourselves "Your Neighborhood Toy Store" because we are just that: a hub of activity, a meeting spot for kids and families, a place where we get to know you by name and where going the extra mile for you is the norm.

Whether you’re stopping by for a birthday gift on the go, that extra-special cherish-forever Christmas present, or the latest must-have collectible - we will always have that perfect toy. We seek out unique toys with lots of play value so the products on our shelves are always the crème de la crème of the industry, carefully evaluated for safety, child-tested for fun, and guaranteed to help you raise smart, healthy kids.

Our shelves are filled with toys that will delight children of all ages ... educational and developmental toys, learning toys, infant toys, baby toys, games, puzzles, arts & crafts kits, science & nature products, construction toys, books, dolls, great birthday gifts, and so much more.

Our award-winning manufacturers include: Alex, American Girl, Calico Critters, Creativity for Kids, LEGO, Melissa & Doug, Playmobil, Project Runway, Scientific Explorer, Sticky Mosaics, Ugly Doll, and many more. Complementing our selection of educational toys, is an assortment of fashion accessories, jewelry, party favors, cards, kids’ stationery, and personalized gifts.

To help make giving and getting gifts an exceptionally unique and personalized experience, we offer the rich program of customer services highlighted below ... including a Birthday Wish List registry, free personalization and free gift wrapping. Are you in a hurry? Call ahead and we'll choose the perfect gift and have it wrapped and ready when you drive up to our door.

We hope that you'll come to see us soon!

Roy & Patrice Sommerhalter