10/22/2026
This week’s “Business Spotlight” is Tish Kids, located at 135 E. Gay Street. 🧸 We spoke with the owner, Ashley, to get the inside scoop.
1. Tell me about your business and what makes it unique.
Tish Kids is a children’s boutique in the heart of downtown West Chester, offering a curated selection of clothing, toys, and gifts. Every piece is hand-picked, with a focus on brands you won’t find at the mall and quality items made to last through snuggles and play. Seasonal collections are chosen with families in mind, offering styles that are as comfortable as they are adorable. Above all, we pride ourselves on our personal, one-on-one shopping experience, making every visit feel special.
2. What services or products do you offer?
Tish Kids offers thoughtfully made clothing, accessories, toys, books, and gifts for babies and children, with a special focus on newborn and toddler apparel and extended girls’ sizes up to 10. Shoppers can discover brands like Magnetic Me, Lola & the Boys, and Rylee + Crew, with new arrivals regularly refreshing the collection.
For a personal touch, Tish Kids regularly partners with PAC Trade Embroidery to offer custom embroidery, perfect for thoughtful gifts and keepsakes. Stop by on Friday, November 6th from 11am-3pm for a special holiday pop-up! Shop for your little ones and enjoy complimentary, on-the-spot embroidery with any purchase.
3. How long have you been in business?
Tish Kids opened 4 years ago, while Tish Boutique has been open for 14 years. Both shops are located right across the street from each other!
4. What do you love most about being located in West Chester?
What’s not to love? We love being part of a walkable, close-knit community where neighbors support one another and small businesses truly thrive. Between the local events and restaurants, there’s always a reason for families to spend time downtown, and we love being part of their day. Nothing beats watching our regulars’ kids grow up right alongside our shop!
5. What can you tell me about the culture or atmosphere of your business?
We strive to create a warm, welcoming, and family-friendly atmosphere. While we love helping the grown-ups, nothing makes us happier than seeing a child’s face light up as they explore the shop! We want every customer to feel like they’re shopping with a friend who genuinely cares about finding pieces that will become favorites. Most of all, we hope families leave feeling confident in what they bought and proud to support a local small business.
6. Is there anything else you would like to share about your business?
We love all things local! Our shelves are stocked with unique Philly sports apparel made just for little ones, so even our tiniest fans can cheer on their favorite teams in style. We also carry West Chester and Philadelphia merch, perfect for showing off hometown pride or sending a little piece of home to family and friends.
Visit us at 138 E. Gay Street to shop, and follow us on Instagram (.kids) for updates on new arrivals and upcoming events!
