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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Apr. 28, 2012
May 29, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name CHILDRENS PLACE RETAIL STORES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001041859  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 28, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-02  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   24,266,657
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1