# Once Upon A Child: Used Clothing Store in Matthews, NC

> Once Upon A Child is a used clothing store in Matthews, NC.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/nc/matthews/once-upon-a-child/

A chain used clothing store on East Independence Boulevard in Matthews that buys and sells gently used children's items, including clothes, shoes, and toys. Prices are inexpensive, and the shop accepts clothing for recycling or donation. Open seven days a week, it offers a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restroom, and takes credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Reviewers often mention shoes, baby clothes, and friendly, polite staff.

> 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: 9623 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
- Phone: +1704-847-6337
- Website: https://onceuponachild.com/locations/matthews-nc/
- Google rating: 3.2 from 376 reviews
- County: Mecklenburg County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.135765299999996,-80.7126038
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Price level: Inexpensive (Google)
- Star breakdown: 5★ 134, 4★ 64, 3★ 36, 2★ 24, 1★ 118

## Features

- Buying and donating: Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments

## What reviewers mention

shoes (24), baby clothes (16), polite staff (11), friendly employees (10), cleanliness (5), name brands (3), organized store (3), mask mandate (3)

## Hours

- Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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