Child's Play Toys and Books — Local services in Arlington

While gift shopping for toys this Christmas, Child’s Play was a nearby convenient store with a good variety of toys and books for kids. It was obviously busy around the holidays and things were fairly disorganized. The workers I encountered were trying their hardest and were very helpful and kind, but I couldn’t help but feel that the management was completely off. Service was pretty bad simply because it seemed that workers had far too much on their hands, all the while their manager or boss was absolutely nowhere to be found. I had talked to one of the workers as well, who told me that they were completely overwhelmed. As someone who works for a small business, this management is terrible and the work environment for these employees seems unsupportive and...

This is one of the best toy stores in the area and I'm so happy I found it. They have a massive selection of really unique toys and carry a lot of the European brands my kids and I love and there doesn't seem to be a big markup at all. The lower level has an AWESOME book section with some truly beautiful books. I could spend hours in this store. If you need to find a unique, and thoughtful gift for a kid of any age, this is the place to go. The staff was very friendly and not pushy at all which was great. I'm also happy to see that they are enforcing the mask mandates which makes me feel much better about taking my kids here. So happy I don't have to go to Target for kid's stuff anymore! Will gladly continue to support this wonderful...

10/10!! This store is FANTASTIC. They have SO MANY COOL TOYS. Downstairs they have an AMAZING collection of kids books of all ages. I mean, WAY BETTER then Barnes & Noble. Every nook and cranny is a wonder of different toys. Highly recommend for all kids from baby to I’d say 12. And the staff is super friendly and helpful. Plenty of free parking in the back. You enter through the front but can exit through the back. I’ve posted a bunch of pictures so you can see the extent of their inventory including Lego, robotics, Barbie, crafts, games, excellent quality stuffies. NEW PARENTS they have loveys here which are perfect for self soothing babies when sleep teaching. Take your child here, enjoy, it’s a...