Gifted and Talented Kids
Daycare and Preschool in Greenpoint, Brooklyn for Ages 2 to 6
Every child is gifted. Our job is to find out how.
16 McGuinness Blvd S, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Monday to Thursday 9 to 4, Friday 9 to 3. Early drop off and late pickup available.
(718) 675-0127·Open House every Sunday from November 15, 2026
How Many Children in the Room
Most centers answer this at the tour, quietly, after you ask twice. Here it is up front.
Ages 2 to 3
One teacher and an assistant
Six is the whole room. It stays six next year, so the group your child starts in is the group your child finishes in.
Ages 3 to 4
One teacher and a helper
Ten children and two adults in the room all day. Nobody spends the morning waiting for a turn to be noticed.
The whole school
Three rooms, one Director
Forty children in the building, not forty on this floor. Susanna knows all of them by name, which stops being true somewhere around a hundred.
These are the owner’s numbers, not a marketing target. They don’t move as we fill up.
Our Philosophy
At our Greenpoint daycare, we believe every child is gifted in their own way. Using Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences approach, we Discover each child’s unique strengths, Develop them through purposeful play and learning, and help them Shine with confidence. We are committed to supporting each child’s developmental journey, academically, socially, and emotionally.
Led by Experience
Our center is led by a director with over 15 years of experience working with children. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education.
About Us
We focus on creating a warm, supportive atmosphere where children feel valued, respected, and encouraged. Through age-appropriate activities, positive guidance, and strong partnerships with families, we strive to help every child reach their full potential, academically, socially, and emotionally.
8 Ways Your Child Is Gifted
Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory shows that every child has unique strengths. We discover and develop all eight.
Linguistic
Loves words, reading, and expressing ideas
Storytelling, journaling, word games
Logical
Enjoys numbers, sorting, and figuring things out
Puzzles, counting, pattern recognition
Musical
Sensitive to sounds, melodies, and beat
Rhythm, instruments, singing
Spatial
Thinks in pictures, loves building and design
Building, drawing, visual arts
Bodily
Learns best through movement and touch
Dance, sports, hands-on learning
Interpersonal
Natural leader, empathetic, social
Group projects, role-play, teamwork
Intrapersonal
Self-aware, independent, thoughtful
Reflection, goal-setting, quiet focus
Naturalist
Curious about nature, animals, and the world
Gardening, nature walks, animal care
Our Discover, Develop, Shine framework
Discover
Identify strengths
Develop
Purposeful learning
Shine
Confidence to grow
Parent’s Guide
Lunch: Parents pack lunch. We provide water and a nut-free mid-morning snack. Refrigeration available. Allergy-safe classroom protocols by family request.
What to Bring: Packed lunch, labeled water bottle, two changes of clothes, diapers and wipes if your child needs them, and a comfort item for rest time.
Safety & Security: Ground floor, step free entrance, and three locked barriers between the classrooms and the street. See how the doors work.
Daily Activities by Age
Ages 2-3 | Discover: Sensory & Language
Activities:
- Morning Circle.
- Sensory Play (playdough, water, sand).
- Language Time and storytime.
Skills:
- Motor skills.
- Routine building.
- Self-feeding.
Daily Schedule
- 08:00 - 09:00 AM. Early Drop-Off ($40/hour, optional)
- 09:00 - 09:30 AM. Morning Welcome & Light Exercises
- 09:30 - 10:45 AM. Core Educational Program Activities
- 10:45 - 11:15 AM. Snack Break
- 11:15 - 12:30 PM. Outdoor Play & Nature Exploration
- 12:30 - 01:15 PM. Lunch (packed from home)
- 01:15 - 02:45 PM. Rest Time (Quiet Nap Period)
- 02:45 - 04:00 PM. Creative Workshops & Free Choice Play
- 04:00 - 06:00 PM. Late Pickup ($40/hour, optional)
Educational Approach
Based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory, we identify and develop each child's unique strengths through our Discover, Develop, Shine framework.
Enrichment Programs:
Music Class: Exploring rhythm and melodies.
Dance Class: Building coordination and self-confidence.
Nature Exploration: Outdoor play, gardening, and hands-on science.
After School Enrichment: Afternoon program until 6:00 PM with homework help, creative activities, and outdoor play for ages 5-7.
Parent Info
Lunch & Snacks:
Parent-packed lunch: Families send a full day’s food from home. Our kitchen is not licensed for food service.
Morning snack: We provide water throughout the day and a mid-morning fruit-and-protein snack on site. Refrigeration available for lunchboxes.
Allergy Awareness: Nut-free building. The snack we serve daily contains no nuts. Tell us about allergies at enrollment and we plan the day around them.
What to Bring: Packed lunch, labeled water bottle, two changes of clothes, diapers and wipes if your child needs them, and a comfort item for rest time.
The Rooms
16 McGuinness Blvd S, ground floor, step free from the street. Come stand in them before you decide.
Photographed at 16 McGuinness Blvd S in August 2026, after the build. The rooms are real and you walk them at the Open House every Sunday from November 15, 2026. Furniture and rugs are drawn in the way each room will be set up for opening. The real rooms stay close to bare until the health department is done with us, because the inspector measures floor area and every piece counts against the number of children we can take.
The deposit comes back in full if you withdraw more than 30 days before your start date, and it goes toward your first month when you enroll.
Safety First
Parents ask about the door before they ask about the curriculum. That part first.
You get seen before the door opens
A camera covers the entrance. Whoever is at the desk sees who is standing there, and the lock stays shut until they do.
Two locked doors, one after the other
Both run on electronic locks. From the inside you press a button and walk out. From the street you don't.
Three barriers before the sidewalk
A child who slips out of a room still has two more doors and an adult in between.
Push bars on the exits
In an emergency the door opens with one shove. No key. No code.
New doors, new hardware
Every door in the space is new. They went in during the build.
Staff you can check
Background checks on every hire. CPR and first aid before a teacher is ever alone with children.
Cameras run inside the center for our staff. We don’t stream classrooms to a parent app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Gifted and Talented Kids
We welcome children ages 2 to 6 across four programs: Little Explorers (2-3), Bright Minds (3-4), G&T Ready (4-6), and After School Enrichment (5-7).
We open in January 2027. We hold an Open House every Sunday from November 15, 2026, 10 AM to 3 PM, at 16 McGuinness Blvd South. No appointment, free, and children are welcome. See the rooms before you decide. Our waitlist is open now, and waitlist families get priority enrollment and the exact opening day first.
No. We are a private program, not a 3-K for All or Pre-K for All site. Tuition is tiered by age group and paid monthly. We will never surprise you with a number at visit time.
Private tuition, tiered by age group. Full-day programs start at $2,700 a month, after-school from $2,200. Reserve in November, start in January: 30 percent off the monthly rate for ages 4 to 6 only.
Based on Howard Gardner's research, we believe every child has unique strengths across 8 types of intelligence: linguistic, logical, musical, spatial, bodily, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Our Discover, Develop, Shine framework identifies each child's strengths and builds a personalized learning path.
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Early drop-off from 8:00 AM and late pickup until 6:00 PM are available at $40 per hour.
Parents pack lunch and send their child with a full day's food. Our kitchen is not licensed for food service. We provide water throughout the day and a small nut-free mid-morning snack. Refrigeration is available for lunchboxes. We accommodate allergies by keeping the classroom free of specific allergens on family request.
Small on purpose. The 2 to 3 room takes six children, with a teacher and an assistant. The 3 to 4 room takes ten, with a teacher and a helper. Forty children in the whole school, not forty per floor. That is the number the owner picked and it is not moving as we fill up.
Ground floor entrance with secure access. All staff undergo New York State background checks and fingerprinting. CPR and first aid certification required. Detailed allergy and emergency protocols posted in each classroom and reviewed monthly.
Susanna Isakova brings over 15 years of experience in early childhood education. She leads our curriculum development and teacher training.
Our program includes enrichment activities such as music, art, creative expression, and outdoor nature play. Contact us for the full list of enrichment offerings by age group.
Yes. Sibling discount: 10% off for 2 children, 15% off for 3 or more. Referral: when you refer a friend who enrolls, you both move up the priority list.
Yes. Our daycare is located on the ground floor with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and step-free access throughout the main learning spaces. Families with strollers and children or caregivers with mobility needs can enter directly from the street.
Yes. Optional bus pickup and drop-off for families in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, billed as an added monthly fee on top of tuition. Ask us for route details and availability.
Fill out our waitlist form on this page. It takes about 30 seconds. We will contact you within 24 hours to confirm your spot and share next steps. There is no fee to join the waitlist.
Join Our Waitlist
Waitlist families hear the opening date first and get first pick of places. Open House every Sunday from November 15, 2026 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Takes about 30 seconds. We email you within 24 hours. No deposit required.
Refer a Friend
You both move up the priority list when your referral enrolls
Sibling Discount
10% off for 2 children, 15% off for 3+
Private program, not a 3-K or Pre-K for All site
Full-day from $2,700 a month, after-school from $2,200, tiered by age group. Full breakdown shared before you tour.