About Us

Once Upon A Child provides a sustainable and convenient way to buy and sell gently used kids' clothes, shoes, toys and baby gear, focusing on quality, safety and value.

Did you know Once Upon A Child is family-owned?

While there are more than 400 Once Upon A Child stores nationwide, ours is owned by two single moms! As a small local business, we’re able to pour extra care into our people, our customers, and our community.

When you support our small business, you're also supporting the causes closest to our hearts:

We donate items to @nourishphoenix and @aidtowomencenter who work to get them in the hands of those that are in need through their awesome programs. We work with foster organizations and local school districts to help meet the needs of the families they support. We work with @uazsonorancenter to give real world work experience to individuals with disabilities. We are actively working to support those in need through these efforts and understand people may need a little extra help and are doing our part to support them.

Owning a small business isn’t just about growing — it’s about making a meaningful impact. We’re truly humbled and grateful to be trusted with the chance to bless others through what we do.

From our family to yours, thank you for shopping small, supporting local, and being part of the difference we hope to make.

Sustainable

When you bring in your gently used kids' items, it prevents them from filling up landfills and puts cash in your pocket.

Affordable

We have tons of gently used kids' stuff from your favorite brands at affordable prices. We know money doesn't grow on trees!

Convenient

We make it easy to buy and sell items for all seasons, all day, every day, with no appointment necessary.