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My Gifted Child

Rating

4.9(61)

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

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

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

Contact

2883 St Clair Ave E, East York, ON M4B 1N4, Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

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