The Children's Place Return Policy
Editor-verified return-policy details for The Children's Place.
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
Why The Children's Place earned a B-
Policy at a glance
- Return window
- 45 days
- Window (days)
- 45 days
- Free returns
- Free in store; fee applies for online/mail returns
- Return shipping cost
- Free to store; $7.00 deducted from refund when using online return portal
- Restocking fee
- None
- Holiday extension
- Not published on official page — third-party sources cite Nov 1–Dec 24 purchases returnable through Jan 11
- Non-returnable items
- Clearance/Final Sale items, health & beauty accessories, pillows, jewelry dishes, third-party platform purchases, Online Exclusive styles (exchange only restriction)
- Time-bomb items
- Final Sale items: 0 days (no return); Online Exclusive styles: cannot be exchanged in store
- Category
- Kids & Baby
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.