Once Upon A Child offers gently used, high-quality, children’s clothes, toys, furniture, and equipment. In addition to offering a great selection of top-quality, name-brand merchandise, our stores emphasize cleanliness, attractive lighting, and organization. Our store environments present a mainstream retail image and are kid-friendly and entertaining to help parents shop easier.

Our employees are also our customers – parents and grandparents of growing children. They fully understand their customers’ needs and wants, both from a value and function standpoint. They buy only the best items, give customers $$$ on the spot, and price all resale merchandise substantially lower than brand-name retailers to offer superb value.

Once Upon A Child's unique business model allows customers to create their own discount by trading in product they no longer use.  We have a strong value proposition: great new and quality used kids stuff at affordable prices.

Once Upon A Child Fast Facts

Average Store Size:

2,750 to 3,200 square feet

Core Customer Group:

Moms age 25-44

Secondary Customer Group:

45-65 year old females (includes Grandmothers)

Product selection:

Clothing, toys, accessories, furniture, and equipment for children, infant to pre-teen

Product Mix:

90% gently used
10% new

Key Demographics:

Middle to upper-middle income households
Presence of kids under age 13

Real Estate Location:

Power strip centers or suburban centers around regional shopping malls

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