# Once Upon A Child Fort Wayne: Used Clothing Store in Fort Wayne, IN

> Once Upon A Child Fort Wayne is a used clothing store in Fort Wayne, IN.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/in/fort-wayne/once-upon-a-child-fort-wayne/

Located at 5315 Coldwater Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this chain used clothing store buys and sells gently used children's clothes, shoes, and toys, and accepts clothing for recycling or donation. Open seven days a week, it offers in-store shopping, in-store and curbside pickup, wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, and credit or debit card payment. Reviewers mention helpful staff, selling kids clothes, shoe selection, and a clean, organized store.

> Chain operation that buys & sells gently used items for children, including clothes, shoes & toys.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Used Clothing Store
- Address: 5315 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- Phone: +1260-484-9993
- Website: https://www.onceuponachild.com/locations/fort-wayne-in
- Google rating: 3.8 from 221 reviews
- County: Allen County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.1280734,-85.13948049999999
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 112, 4★ 31, 3★ 29, 2★ 11, 1★ 38

## Features

- Buying and donating: Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Service options: In-store shopping, In-store pickup, Curbside pickup
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards

## What reviewers mention

helpful staff (28), selling kids clothes (12), shoe selection (9), clean environment (4), organized store (3), affordable clothing (2), kind staff (2), clothing quality (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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