
My Gifted Child
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
20-40 minutes
Best Ages
0-12
About
My Gifted Child on St Clair Avenue East in East York is a specialty toy store with a 4.9-star Google rating that focuses on educational, developmental, and STEM-oriented toys and games. If you're looking for toys that actually help kids learn while they play, this is one of the best shops in Toronto.
The inventory is built around learning through play — expect to find science experiment kits, logic puzzles, math games, coding toys, building sets, and brain teasers alongside more traditional items like art supplies and board games. The store caters to kids from infancy through about age 12, with a particular strength in the 4-10 range where educational toys really shine.
Staff are passionate about child development and can recommend specific toys based on what skills you want to encourage in your child. Whether it's fine motor skills for a toddler, spatial reasoning for a 6-year-old, or critical thinking for a tween, they'll match you with the right product. This level of expertise is what earns the near-perfect Google rating.
The store is located in a residential area of East York, so it's more of a destination visit than a neighborhood browse. But the quality of the selection makes the trip worthwhile, especially if you're shopping for a child who's bored with standard toys. Strollers are welcome, and the store has a calm, organized atmosphere.
My Gifted Child is an excellent resource for parents who homeschool, teachers looking for classroom materials, or anyone shopping for a gift that goes beyond entertainment to actually build skills.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Unknown
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays for personalized attention from staff
Wait Times
No wait
Nearby Food
The St Clair East area has local cafes and restaurants. It's less of a dining destination than downtown, so consider eating before or after the trip if you're coming from elsewhere in the city.
Why Kids Love It
The store is packed with brain-teasing puzzles, science kits, and building challenges that make kids feel smart. Unlike screen-based entertainment, these toys require active thinking and problem-solving, which kids find surprisingly addictive.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Tell staff what skills you want to develop and they'll match you with the perfect toy
- Excellent for homeschool families — the STEM and educational selection is deep
- Great alternative to screen-based gifts that still keeps kids engaged for hours
What to Bring
- An idea of your child's skill level and interests for targeted recommendations
- A stroller if needed — the store is accessible
- A list of what your child already has to avoid duplicates
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$30-$80 depending on purchases.
Browsing is free.
Tips to Save
- The educational toy focus means most items have strong replay value, making them better investments than cheaper alternatives that get tossed after a week.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
