Early Childhood Daycare and After-School Program
It’s never too early to start building a strong educationAL foundation for our children.
421 THROOP AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11221
BUSINESS HOURS Mon-Fri (7am - 6pm)
Call 718-812-0426
Glorious & Gifted Preschool Programs
Pre-School
Full Day UPK
After-School
Your child is curious, busy, and ready for more. We meet them exactly there.
By the time they leave us, they'll: Follow directions, express themselves, make friends, and walk into preschool like they own the place.
This isn't daycare. It's your child's first real school experience, and we don't take that lightly.
Program Hours
3-Day Full Time: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
5-Day Full Time - Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Universal Pre-K — Full Day
Your child turns four this year? They have a seat here.
We offer a full-day UPK program for eligible four-year-olds — aligned with New York State's Pre-K standards and accepted by the NYC DOE. That means real school readiness, not just supervised play.
(Your child must turn four by December 31st of the enrollment year to qualify.)
Program Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
School's out. Learning isn't.
We pick up where the school day leaves off — homework done, skills sharpened, and your child actually understanding the work, not just finishing it.
Homework assistance, targeted ELA and Math support, and enough structure to build real habits — without feeling like more school.
Program Hours
Monday - Friday: 3:00PM - 6:00PM
Glorious & Gifted Early Childhood Center
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Why Families Choose Glorious & Gifted
“We incorporate technology throughout the curriculum to give teachers the tools to succeed and students individualized learning opportunities”
Glorious and Gifted promotes a welcoming open-door policy, hence the family is given a tour of the facility and program orientation explaining how our program meets quality standards and is structured to support their child’s learning needs.
“We are excited and honored that you are considering Glorious and Gifted; where your child goes matters!”
Meet The Team
Esther D. — Director & Lead Administrator
Ten kids of her own. Certified in everything required and then some. Warm enough that children feel safe on day one, and structured enough that they thrive by day thirty. Fluent in English and Spanish — so no family ever has to navigate enrollment alone.
Esther A. — Lead Teacher
She speaks French, has children of her own, and brings a perspective on education that makes this classroom richer for every child in it.
Winesome E. — Teacher Assistant
The one who makes sure every child is fed, clean, safe, and never bored. She's the person kids gravitate toward when they need to feel settled
Bryone G. — Teacher Assistant
She has a gift for meeting children exactly where they are. The kind of presence every good classroom needs and not every classroom has.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not all at once. The enrollment and health forms come first. The income eligibility form determines your meal program benefits — we'll walk you through it. Nothing gets held up over paperwork. Come in, meet us, and we'll sort it out together.
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No. We work on it with them — and with you. Every child moves at their own pace and we've seen it all. Bring them as they are.
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Tell us everything upfront on the enrollment form. We take this seriously. Our staff is trained, our facility is monitored, and we communicate with parents daily — nothing about your child's health gets overlooked or handled casually.
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Yes. We serve English Language Learners and work with families of all backgrounds. Your child will be met where they are, and so will you. This community is our community — that's not a slogan, it's how we actually operate.
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Yes. Depending on your household income and situation, your child may qualify for free or reduced-cost care through city and state programs — including ACS and HRA subsidies. We help families figure out what they're eligible for. Don't let cost be the reason you don't call.
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Structured but never rigid. Mornings start with literacy and guided learning. Afternoons move into creative play, movement, and storytime. Every day has a shape to it — kids thrive on that — but there's always room for your child to just be a kid. You'll get a daily update through our app so you're never wondering how their day went.