Once Upon A Child is a locally owned and operated business in Virginia Beach that buys and sells gently used kids' items, including clothes, shoes, toys, and baby equipment. The store is open all seasons, all day, every day, and accepts items in sizes from preemie to youth 18/20. Customers generally have a positive experience at Once Upon A Child. The store is clean, well-organized, and well-stocked, offering a wide selection of affordable, pre-owned items. The staff is described as friendly and helpful, both when buying and selling items. Customers appreciate the reasonable prices and the ability to use rewards and discounts. However, some customers have noted that the quality of the items can be inconsistent, with some clothes appearing stained or dingy. There have also been instances where items purchased had defects, such as a zipper that wouldn't work. Additionally, one customer found the selection at the Virginia Beach location to be limited compared to other locations. Overall, Once Upon A Child is a popular destination for parents and grandparents looking to save money on gently used children's items. The store's convenient location, friendly staff, and wide selection of affordable, pre-owned products make it a valuable resource for families on a budget.
During my shopping experience my daughter and I found great prices for the clothes we found I diid appreciate the organization of the store The sizing and the color coding. When I shop itz very important to know where things are located Thank you so much
June 2025
Great location! Found a little something for each kid and baby, there was a lot of good looking stuff at 60%off. Clean and well stocked.
October 2023
I understand if certain clothes are extremely stained and torn, but when it comes to trading in gently used clothing/ items, they GOT to stop being picky.
