Tuition and Pricing

Honest pricing up front. No surprise conversations at the tour. Gifted and Talented Kids is a private licensed preschool, not a 3-K for All or Pre-K for All site, so tuition is paid monthly.

Monthly Tuition by Program

Little Explorers (Ages 2 to 3). $3,200 per month. Full day, Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM, Friday 9 AM to 3 PM. Sensory-focused curriculum with small groups.
Bright Minds (Ages 3 to 4). $2,900 per month. Same hours. Project-based learning, curiosity-driven exploration, early pre-reading and number sense.
G and T Ready (Ages 4 to 5). $2,700 per month. Same hours. Kindergarten readiness, reading foundations, math, G and T test skill-building.
After School Enrichment (Ages 5 to 7). $2,200 per month. Pickup from local elementary schools, homework support, enrichment, outdoor play at McGolrick Park.

Discounts

Founding 15. First 15 families on our waitlist to confirm enrollment get $500 off their first month's tuition. Limited spots.
Refer a friend. Refer a family who enrolls and you both get $500 off your first month's tuition.
Sibling discount. 10 percent off for families with two children enrolled. 15 percent off for three or more.

Extended Hours

Early drop-off from 8 AM and late pickup until 6 PM are available at $40 per hour. We recommend scheduling these at enrollment if you need them consistently, rather than on a drop-in basis.

What is Included

All teaching and caregiving hours during program hours
Multiple Intelligences curriculum materials and classroom supplies
Daily mid-morning fruit-and-protein snack
Water throughout the day
Outdoor play supervision and transport to McGolrick Park
Daily communication with families (drop off, pickup, short note on your child's day)
Bi-weekly parent update from our Director on your child's progress
Curriculum-based developmental check-ins twice per year

What is Not Included

Lunch. Parents pack lunch daily. Our kitchen is not licensed for food service.
Diapers, wipes, changes of clothing, and comfort items. These are provided by parents.
Outside therapy services (SEIT, speech, OT). These are billed directly by the provider, often covered by insurance or CPSE.
Field trip admissions (most field trips are local park walks, no charge, occasional chaperoned outings may have a small fee).

Payment Schedule

First month's tuition is due 2 weeks before your child's start date. Subsequent months are due on the first of each month. We accept check, ACH bank transfer, and major credit cards (3 percent processing fee applies to credit card payments). Written invoices are provided for families who need receipts for employer dependent care FSA or tax purposes.

Deposits

There is no fee to join our waitlist. When you confirm enrollment, we ask for a $200 refundable deposit to hold your child's spot. This deposit is fully refundable if you withdraw before 30 days prior to your start date. It is applied toward your first month's tuition at enrollment.

Comparison to NYC 3-K and Pre-K for All

NYC 3-K for All and Pre-K for All are free programs administered by the NYC Department of Education. They are an excellent option for many families. We are a private alternative for families who want:

Smaller classroom sizes than most 3-K sites (ours are OCFS-minimum ratios)
Multiple Intelligences curriculum (not available at most 3-K sites)
Specific teacher continuity (same Director and consistent staff)
Hours that extend beyond the 3-K school day with extended care included in base tuition
Direct access to the Director for any concerns, questions, or unusual situations

If 3-K for All is right for your family, we encourage you to apply. We are a complementary option, not a replacement.

Why a Center Costs More Than a Home Daycare

Brooklyn parents often tour a home daycare first, then visit a licensed center, then come back to compare. Here is what tends to come up.

A licensed group setting at 16 McGuinness gives you four age-grouped classrooms, a Director with fifteen plus years in early childhood education, OCFS staff-to-child ratios, and a dedicated outdoor walking routine to McGolrick Park. A home daycare typically runs out of a residential setting with one or two providers and a smaller mixed-age group. Both options are valuable to different families. The pricing reflects setup, capacity, and credentialed staffing differences.

Is Our Tier Right for Your Family?

Honest read. If you are choosing between rent and daycare tuition this year, free NYC 3-K for All is built for exactly that situation, and we encourage you to apply. If $3,200 a month is a real stretch on your household budget, our private rate may not be the right fit this year, and that is okay. You can join our waitlist for a future year, or for After School Enrichment if your child is older.

If a Premium tier is in your range, here is how our pricing actually plays out for the first year of enrollment:

One child in Bright Minds (ages 3 to 4): $2,900 monthly. Founding 15 first month $500 off. First year tuition $34,300.
Two siblings (Bright Minds plus Little Explorers): $6,100 monthly base. 10 percent sibling discount brings the monthly bill to $5,490. Founding 15 first month $500 off. First year tuition $65,380.
Three or more siblings enrolled: 15 percent sibling discount on the full monthly bill.
Bi-weekly payment schedule available on request for any program.

If you want to walk through your specific situation, request a 15 minute video call with Director Susanna Isakova after joining the waitlist. No obligation.

Financial Aid and Payment Plans

We are a small private program, so large-scale financial aid is not something we offer. For families where tuition is a stretch, we can work out a bi-weekly payment schedule rather than monthly lump sum. If you have a dependent care FSA through your employer, our tuition is eligible. We can provide receipts and tax IDs as needed.

Questions?

Join our waitlist and request a 15 minute video call with Director Susanna Isakova. We will walk through pricing in detail and answer any questions about fit. There is no obligation to enroll.

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