Dr. Rafay Hussain and Dr. Rupin Malhotra opened their clinic within their own community after recognizing Williamsburg’s need for a pediatric dentistry practice. The duo now serves North Brooklyn’s youth (1-year olds and up) and perform comprehensive care. The examining rooms are outfitted with TVs and iPads to distract patients during their appointments and the practice accepts a variety of insurance plans.
Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick Back to School Checklist
While Williamsburg and Greenpoint still cater to young professionals, Bushwick is holding onto its heritage. Some of its original families are staying put as new multi-bedroom apartments go on the market, luring parents with their large square footage and affordability.
Checkups
Doctors, dentists and specialists.
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Optoid Print3d Eyewear
The first eye doctor’s office in the country to 3D print custom prescription eyewear, Optoid also provides eye exams, disease diagnosis and treatment, contact lenses and fittings for glasses. The Williamsburg office is led by American Academy of Optometry Fellow and licensed optometrist Dr. James Kim. Right now, receive 50 percent off frames and lenses for all children under 18 and get 3D-printed hybrid frames with polycarbonate lenses for children under 7 years old for $129. Both specials cannot be combined with insurance.
240 Graham Ave., 11206
(718) 388-8409
Sports, Music & Activities
All the equipment for your extracurriculars.
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Pentatonic Guitars
For seven years, Pentatonic Guitars in Greenpoint has carried hundreds of new, used and vintage string instruments, including banjos, violins and ukuleles, as well as percussion instruments, keyboards and a large selection of accessories like amps and strings. The store has everything you’d possibly need to foster your kid’s musical interests. Plus, there’s a private repair shop that employs an expert to provide repairs, modifications and restorations.
139 Franklin St., 11222
(347) 599-2576
Supplies
Pencils, bags and everything you need.
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Geek Forest
Geek Forest sells colorful and engaging books about programming, robotics and coding, as well as gadget building kits, tools and learning materials for burgeoning and advanced tech geniuses and engineers of all ages. Kids with a passion for tech can attend one of the store’s workshops, summer camps or a weekly Minecraft Club focused on STEM subjects.
329 Grand St., 11211
(917) 259-6908
After School, Private Schools, Tutors & Lessons
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City Smarts
Since 2007, City Smarts has provided students with tutoring help, tailoring its methods to serve each student’s unique learning style. The tutors are highly qualified and collaborate with each other and education & curriculum specialists from New York’s top high schools to create lesson plans. The center also provides test preparation instruction and college and high school admissions counseling that help students excel.
151 Kent, 11249
(347) 324-7443
Technology & Gadgets
Phones, tablets, computers and calculators.
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Mikey's Hook Up
This unpretentious electronics store is known for its exceptional customer service, massive selection of tech goods (including the latest Apple products) and an olympic-sized ping pong table to entertain you while the staff repair your broken laptop. The Williamsburg mainstay has served the greater Brooklyn community since its humble beginnings in 2001 and has been an Apple Authorized Sales and Warranty Service Center since 2007.
88 N. 6th St., 11249
(718) 599-8906
Smart Looks
Get styled.
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Edamama
Edamama’s whimsical and imaginative interior combined with its talented, kid-friendly stylists have earned the salon a loyal following among Brooklyn parents. Along with haircutting and styling services for kids, Edamama also sells a large selection of children’s books and toys for all ages and holds events like weekly story time, sing-alongs and cooking classes for youngsters. It even does birthday parties.
568 Union Ave., 11211
(718) 388 3663