A Child's Delight
Category: Shopping Toy Stores Toy Stores [Edit]
190 Northgate 1 Shopping CenterSan Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-0739
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 6 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am - 7 pm
Sun 11 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4 reviews for A Child's Delight
4 reviews in English
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Review from Mark S.
San Rafael, CA
2/13/2011
We moved to Terra Linda (San Rafael) seven years ago. This "Lady" has been employed at this store since the day we first stopped in- it did move from Northgate a couple of years ago during the remodel - you can't say too many stores have had such good employee retention...the owners and employee must be doing something right, right? I can say this, I never go to ToysRus unless we've been given a gift-card for one of our three boys. We have bought $1000s of dollars of gifts for our kids and birthday parties at this wonderful location. The customer service has always been excellent! You can say "I've got 10 mins to shop for a boys 7 year old party - what do you recommend?" They'll graciously walk you by the best choices. During one year I was in there, I bought out all their Gobblet board games. It became a running joke when I'd walk in. Did I mention they gift wrap for FREE. Caveat, I usually like to go next door to Ideal Stationers for the cards because I believe in shopping local. Doesn't everyone? This toy-store is a great option for locals, it's friendly, convenient, and has fair priced inventory. To the other reviewer, I'd say grow a thicker skin. This "Lady" you're talking about does come across as "Motherly" and opinionated - could it be she reminded you of someone YOU have "unresolved" issues to work through with - don't take it out on her (ha-ha) - instead, find yourself a good therapist!
BTW, please read the other (Andrea, the wicked) reviewers posted reviews...they're glowing or ruthless - what a roller-coaster off the tracks! Running a small business is tough enough without some harpy on the loose bringing her warped sense of expectations. I've been to Cafe Trio (1 Star from Andrea), the owners are a nice couple of guys trying to serve up quality food, I like the Mediterranean plate with chicken for lunch and the breakfast menu is tasty. -
Review from Xyzzy M.
Petaluma, CA
7/31/2010
The staff are very friendly & genuine... I love that they sense which folks need guidance, and let others like me browse in peace -- without seeming like it will be pesky if we do ask questions. Their prices are surprisingly reasonable (or flat-out "really good") compared to similar stores I've visited up in my city.
I'm always amazed at how they've managed to include a huge number of items in a small space without it seeming at all cramped. It's a kind of visual delight of colors & shapes; seeing all of the loose toys (like the scale-model fantasy creatures) in their bins reminds me of the 'orderly chaos' of a happy child's playroom.
I get the pleasant impression that the employees realize that people of all ages & both genders collect some of their items (like model horses) and that they don't view it with disdain. I've seen those attitudes displayed in a range of little subtle & not-so-subtle ways in other stores, and it's a huge improvement/relief to know that I don't have to deal with that! -
Review from Andrea C.
San Rafael, CA
5/1/2009
A decent selection of toys, but the older gray haired lady who works there has the worst attitude ever. I vaguely remember her being very curt to me when I was at her store when it was at Northgate, but today she was exceptionally rude to me today. I was asking her about a sandbox/table and asked if it came with chairs and she practically called me an idiot for asking, saying something like, "oh you obviously don't know anything about children" with a smirk! I will never ever ever go back there! AND I buy a lot of toys for my daughter! Don't go there! There are nicer clerks at the Village toy stores in Corte Madera!
Comment from JONATHAN M. of A Child's Delight 6/23/2010
Here is a message I sent to this disgruntled customer: "Dear… More » -
Review from Celia H.
San Rafael, CA
9/24/2009
So personal and friendly. I like the quality and selection of toys here. My kids loved it, too and I didn't have to worry about them getting lost, haha. The guy was really helpful and didn't even mind that I clumsily knocked over a few plastic toys. For my son's birthday I recieved a gift from here, too. I know because there was a sticker on there from the store (they gift wraped it). So obviously it's a great place to go.
Specialties
After designing her own line of dress-up clothes for many years, Deborah Meyer and her husband Jonathan decided to open A Child's Delight. Their aim was to provide a range of complimentary toys that would reflect her belief that childhood is a magical time illuminated by the endless wonder of a child's own imagination. They brought together a fine collection of beautiful, inspiring products from all over the world that would encourage children to give free reign to their natural love of creative play.
History
Established in 1994
A Child's Delight first opened its doors on October 15, 1994, at the Northgate Mall in San Rafael, California. Since that first opening, customers have been consistently enchanted by the high quality, lovingly chosen products that they can find only at A Child's Delight. The business grew rapidly, and today there are three stores in the San Francisco Bay Area: Our new San Rafael location at the Northgate One Shopping Center, the newly opened San Francisco marina location, and at Corte Madera Town Center.
Meet the Business Owner: Jonathan and Deborah M.
Deborah and Jonathan have always maintained their goal of being a true resource for families, providing them with the wholesome, imaginative toys for children of all ages that are so rapidly disappearing in this age of the mass market and alienating "big box" stores. There is always someone at the store available to advise customers as to the most appropriate gift for any particular child, based on age, gender, and interests. Please email or call with any questions you may have, and enjoy shopping at A Child's Delight!
