Once Upon A Child®, the leading children’s clothing and accessories retail resale concept, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Mississauga located at 128 Queen Street S on Thursday, December 8, 2022. The brand is known for its affordable, gently used children’s clothes, shoes, toys, equipment and more, and provides local parents with a place that not only puts cash back into their pockets but sells gently used brand name clothing and accessories for less.

With a focus on being a sustainable shopping resource for local families, the new Once Upon A Child in Mississauga is part of Winmark - the Resale Company™, a unique national retail resale franchise that focuses on sustainability, small business formation and providing Resale for Everyone™.  

Beginning Thursday, December 8, 2022, and throughout the weekend, local owners Tanimar Narkmun and Chengbo Qian are inviting guests to stop in to experience the following:

Thursday, December 8, 2022:
Swag bags & $10 gift card for first 25 people in line
Enter to win a life-size Pac-man giant joystick ($100 value) 

Friday, December 9, 2022: 
Face painting/tattoo from 2 PM – 4 PM
Enter to win a Yamaha Apex Snow Bike ($100 value) 

Saturday, December 10, 2022:
Meet and Greet Santa from 2 PM – 4 PM
Visit us in-store and receive a ballot for a chance to win a $50 gift card 

Sunday, December 11, 2022:
$10 bounce back coupon for $50 purchase
Visit us in-store and receive a ballot for a chance to win a $50 gift card

Once Upon A Child’s unique retail resale concept allows for clothing, toys and accessories for kids to end up in someone else’s house rather than thrown into a landfill, providing a resource for new or existing parents who are looking to update their children’s closet on a budget and in a mindful environmental manner.

“Our store fills a distinct niche in the retail market,” said Narkmun. “I understand how expensive it is to raise children today and want to offer an affordable option for local families. By purchasing merchandise directly from consumers, we’re able to offer them lower prices and a great opportunity to receive cash on the spot for items they may have otherwise simply given away.”

Unlike a typical consignment store, Once Upon A Child does not require appointments and pays on the spot for items it purchases from consumers. At Once Upon A Child families are able to buy necessities for their children at great value and turn their gently used items into cash.

In addition, Once Upon A Child ensures that all products purchased and sold meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards. Staff members stay up to date on current recalled items, immediately pulling all recalled products from shelves and making sure all items purchased are safety-checked to meet current standards.

For questions on the buying process or store hours, the new Once Upon A Child is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. The store can be reached at 905-812-9822 or online by clicking HERE.