Gifted and Talented Kids
Premium Daycare and Preschool for Ages 2 to 6 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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 week from November
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
Four 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 from the first week of November. 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).
Join Our Waitlist
Waitlist families hear the opening date first and get first pick of places. Open House weekly from November in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Takes about 30 seconds. We email you within 24 hours. No deposit required.
Founding Six
Six places in the 2 to 3 room lock the rate for twelve months. $500 refundable deposit
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.