Mark Zimmerman's Contact Details

Mark Zimmerman's Company Details

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Lewisville, NC, US • 250 - 499 Employees
Education/Training

Kaplan Early Learning Company brings the very best in early childhood and elementary school supplies, teaching materials and outdoor classrooms to educators, caregivers, and parents around the world. Our mission is to provide products and services that enhance children's learning.A leader in the field of early care and education, we bring to market innovative curriculums, cutting-edge assessments, teacher resource materials, and professional development opportunities to businesses and institutions, including schools, private child care providers, faith-based programs and government facilities.Kaplan has always been a family oriented business. From humble beginnings as a small toy store dedicated to providing unique toys and gifts that promote learning through play, the company has grown into the only full-service provider in the field of early care and education. It all started in 1951 when Leon and Renee Kaplan opened Tiny Town, a toy store in Greensboro, North Carolina. As Tiny Town grew, so did Leon's interest in educational books and toys. In 1968 he founded Kaplan Early Learning Company, affirming his commitment to providing toys that teach. Leon and Renee's son Hal joined the company in 1969 and he serves as the President and CEO today.With average employee tenure exceeding ten years, you'll always find warm and knowledgeable individuals ready to serve you from our state-of-the-art distribution center in Lewisville, NC. Our campus includes two office buildings, a 160,000 square foot warehouse, a 350,000 square foot, state-of-the-art distribution center, and a retail showroom which is open to the public.