The Children's Place Return Policy
Every return window, fee, and holiday extension for The Children's Place — checked by a human editor and kept current.
Return in-store to avoid the $7 mail return fee — you also get an exchange option unavailable by mail.
Policy at a glance
- Return window
- 45 days
- Return shipping
- Free to store; $7.00 deducted from refund when using online return portal
- Free returns
- Free in store; fee applies for online/mail returns
- Restocking fee
- None
- Holiday extension
- Not published on official page — third-party sources cite Nov 1–Dec 24 purchases returnable through Jan 11
- Category
- Kids & Baby
Can’t be returned: Clearance/Final Sale items, health & beauty accessories, pillows, jewelry dishes, third-party platform purchases, Online Exclusive styles (exchange only restriction)
Time-sensitive items: Final Sale items: 0 days (no return); Online Exclusive styles: cannot be exchanged in store
Why The Children's Place earned a B-
About The Children's Place
The Children's Place is a specialty children's apparel chain founded in 1969, built around the idea that kids' clothing shouldn't require a major budget commitment. Unlike department stores where children's sections are an afterthought, TCP focuses exclusively on newborns through tweens, and frequently runs steep promotional discounts — it's common to find jeans or graphic tees marked down 40–60% even without a sale event. Their Place Cash loyalty rewards program gives repeat shoppers an extra incentive to return.
The typical TCP shopper is a budget-conscious parent outfitting one or more fast-growing kids who'll outgrow clothes before they wear out. The brand covers basics, school clothes, and seasonal styles at accessible price points. One honest caveat: sizing and quality can be inconsistent across product lines, and the near-constant promotional cycle means the "original" prices listed are rarely what anyone actually pays.
What they sell
- Everyday basics like uniform pants, leggings, and solid crewneck tees for school-age kids
- Denim for toddlers through tweens, including adjustable-waist jeans and jeggings
- Matching family and sibling outfit sets, especially popular around holidays
- Outerwear including puffer jackets, fleece zip-ups, and rain slickers for kids newborn to 14
- Shoes and accessories such as sneakers, sandals, backpacks, and hair accessories
Frequently asked questions
What is The Children's Place's return window?
45 days
Does The Children's Place offer free returns?
Free in store; fee applies for online/mail returns
How much does The Children's Place charge for return shipping?
Free to store; $7.00 deducted from refund when using online return portal
Does The Children's Place charge a restocking fee?
None
Does The Children's Place extend its return window for the holidays?
Not published on official page — third-party sources cite Nov 1–Dec 24 purchases returnable through Jan 11
What items cannot be returned to The Children's Place?
Clearance/Final Sale items, health & beauty accessories, pillows, jewelry dishes, third-party platform purchases, Online Exclusive styles (exchange only restriction)
Also known as
childrensplace.com
Return-policy data is sourced from The Children's Place’s public customer-service pages and editor-verified by the Thrifle team. Policies can change at any time — always confirm on The Children's Place’s official site before purchase.