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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001144204-17-035018
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170629

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Childrens Place, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001041859
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651]
		IRS NUMBER:				311241495
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 PLAZA DRIVE
		CITY:			SECAUCUS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07094
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2015582400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 PLAZA DRIVE
		CITY:			SECAUCUS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07094

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CHILDRENS PLACE RETAIL STORES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970702
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase">500
Plaza Drive</FONT></P>

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New Jersey 07094</FONT></P>

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201.453.6400</FONT></P>



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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center">June 29, 2017</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B><U>VIA EDGAR</U></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Division of Corporation Finance</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">United States Securities and Exchange Commission</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">100 F Street, N.E.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Washington, D.C. 20549</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Attention: Craig Arakawa, Accounting Branch Chief, Office of
Beverages, Apparel and Mining</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in; text-align: left">Re:</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Children&rsquo;s Place, Inc.</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in">Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended January
28, 2017</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in">Filed March 23, 2017</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in">File No. 000-23071</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Dear Mr. Arakawa:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">We acknowledge receipt of your letter dated
June 29, 2017 related to the above referenced filing.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">In order to complete our thorough review
through the appropriate diligence channels, we respectfully request an extension of time to respond to the inquiries contained
in the referenced letter. We currently anticipate submitting a response on or before July 31, 2017.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">Please telephone me at (201) 453-7351 or
my colleague Anurup Pruthi, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, if there are any concerns regarding
our proposed timetable.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 50%">Sincerely,</TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD>/s/ Michael Scarpa</TD>
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    <TD>Michael Scarpa</TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>Chief Operating Officer</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">MS/jem</P>

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Officer</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in">Bradley P. Cost, Esq., Senior Vice President
and General Counsel</P>

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