About Us

Welcome to Our Store!

Once Upon A Child - Saint John is independently owned and operated by a family just like yours. My husband and I grew up in New Brunswick and moved to Ontario to chase our dreams. Little did we know how much we would miss the Maritimes. Two kids, a dog, and ten years later, we finally got the chance to transfer back to the east coast. The only thing missing was my favorite Once Upon A Child store. It has been ten years since we opened our store in Saint John, New Brunswick and we are still learning and growing every day. We are proud to say that we buy ALL of our used inventory locally from our customers so the money stays here...in Atlantic Canada... where it belongs. Families can either put money back into their pockets by selling their outgrown items to us for cash on the spot or trade up to another size making the expense of raising kids that much more affordable. We work hard to maintain high merchandise standards by thoroughly inspecting all clothing, toys, and equipment for any safety recalls and are always training and upgrading our knowledge to provide you with the best customer service and the safest products we can find. We do all the hard work for you. Drop by and experience Once Upon A Child for yourself. We can't wait to meet you! Sharon Branch - Owner/Operator