About Us
Sustainable. Affordable. Convenient.
Once Upon A Child makes it easy for eco-friendly families to buy affordably and sell gently used kids' clothing, shoes, toys and baby gear for cash on the spot. Each Once Upon A Child location is individually owned and operated by local business owners, so you can feel good about shopping small.
Current Promotions 1. Bring In Your Items To Sell
Embrace sustainability and clear out your kids' closets. Bring in the gently used clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, and more that they've recently outgrown.
2. We'll Check Them Out
While you shop our latest arrivals, our expert buyers will carefully evaluate your items. Don't worry, your pieces are in capable hands as we assess their worth and how they fit into our family-focused cycle of sustainability.
3. Get Paid Cash OR Trade Your Items for Fresh Finds
Once we've decided on the items to purchase, we'll present you with an offer. If you're thrilled with the deal, you'll walk away with CASH in hand OR you can choose to trade your items for something new-to-you from our current selection.
After visiting another Once Upon A Child store, Trisha & Brenda decided one was needed in Niles. Since opening on June 16th, 2009, the Money/Papantonakis family has had such a great time with the customer families that have grown with them. They now feel that these families are a part of their own extended family and cannot wait to add to the "Once Upon Family" with more customers & friends. They enjoy providing a much-needed service both to those who need to clear out their homes of unneeded children's items as well as those who appreciate purchasing nearly new clothing for their fast-growing little ones.
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Together we can make an impact in our community.