About Us

We are the nation's leading buyer and seller of name brand, new and gently used kids stuff. This location is family owned and operated, serving Brevard County for over 24 years.

We buy items on a first come/first serve basis. We are not consignment. We pay on-the-spot for all items we can accept, focusing on safety, quality, and value. 

We strive to provide a fun and convenient way to sell your gently used kids items and an eco-friendly shopping experience. We offer payment on the spot for items we select that meet current style, safety, and condition standards. We maintain high merchandise standards by thoroughly inspecting all toys and equipment for any safety recalls.

Whether youre buying or selling, we would love to help you find what youre looking for. Stop in today at Once Upon A Child!

We have also added Plato's Closet and Style Encore to our Melbourne family where we are committed to providing the same great styles your tweens, teens, and twenty-somethings love, at prices you can afford.

Once Upon A Child® features an incredible selection of gently used kids merchandise at up to 70% off of regular retail prices. From clothing and footwear to toys and baby gear, we have everything you need for your kids at great prices. In addition to our gently used items, we are also able to offer a wide variety of new products.

Gently Used Apparel

We carry newborn through size 18/20 youth in all the best brands you want for your kids: Gap®, Old Navy®, Carter's®, Childrens Place®, Justice®, and more! We carry a great selection of swimwear, leotards, outerwear, shoes, (snow boots, sandals, tap & ballet) as well as special occasion apparel.

Shoes

From newborn shoes to size 7 youth. We carry footwear for all occasions. Youll find all the best shoes, sneakers, sandals, flip-flops, boots, dance shoes, slippers, dress shoes and more at great prices that cant be beaten.

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Books, toys, games, and more

Come in and check out our awesome selection of toys and games. Our certified buyers make sure they are in great condition and in good working order! We carry

Baby gear & furniture

High chairs, table booster chairs, portable playpens, swings, exersaucers, bouncy chairs, strollers, jolly jumpers, bathtubs, safety gates, and more. For all your baby needscome on in!

New Product

Once Upon A Child is excited to offer our customers a wide variety of new product in addition to our incredible selection of gently used merchandise. The new products that we have chosen to carry include everything from hair accessories and bow ties to sippy cups and car seats.