We help every child discover the adventure of books.

When kids enjoy reading, it improves all of their education

At Wise Wonder Enrichment, we believe that every child deserves to discover the wonder and joy that books can hold. That’s why we teach children the literacy skills they need to feel confident to read and understand every book they pick off the shelf.

Whether your child loves to read and wants more, or is frustrated every time they open a book, our calm and cozy space and expert teachers will help them soak up every wondrous word. You’ll feel confident that your child is building a foundation for their education – and loving every minute of the adventure!

The Wise Wonder Approach

Young girl reading Charlotte's Web in front of a shelf of books

Cozy Environment

Our magical, cozy space will transport you out of the city and into a world of books. Your child will feel inspired to dive into every book on our shelves.

Group of young children seated around a table doing reading worksheets

Small Class Sizes

Our programming is uniquely designed to track your child individually, so they stay engaged and on track at their own pace, not on a set schedule.

Female teacher an young girl student reading a book together at a white table

Individual Benchmarking

Each of our class sizes are limited so that every child gets the individualized attention they deserve, tailored to what they need.

Smiling young girl looking up at the camera, she is working on a crafts project at a white table.

More than Reading

We use reading, art, and music to teach literacy and foster creativity for every child, so that they’re always excited for the next lesson – whatever it may be!

Happy hoots from parents and kids that love Wise Wonder

“My son started BN at 18 months old and now he's going into kindergarten. He's learned so much and I feel that Rina and her teachers have set him up for success.”

– Joanne S.

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We've sent our older son to Wise Wonder since he was 21 months old. It was one of his first experiences with separation and we couldn’t have asked for a better more gentler way to introduce it. Wise Wonder brought him closer to the wonderful world of books and stories and with each week his confidence in reading, writing and storytelling grew. He always looks forward to his weekly classes at Wise Wonder and was so excited to bring his younger brother to class with him. He has been in Wise Wonder for close to 3 years now and our younger son has recently started there too."

Preeti S.

"Wise Wonder is the most magical place for kids to learn and grow! Not only do children learn important reading and writing skills, Wise Wonder also teaches kids how to be kind and courteous in the classroom. It is the perfect place for students of all ages!"

– Tara F.

Meet Rina Collins, Wise Wonder Founder

I believe reading should be fun.

As an elementary school teacher, I saw the gaps in learning that kids were working through. With today’s class sizes and curriculum, it was difficult for many kids to keep up – or give them extra challenges if they were already excelling. When kids aren’t given the space to learn to love reading, it feels like a chore. But I knew it didn’t have to be this way.

I was determined to create a space where reading would be fun so that kids are set up for success for the rest of their education.

That’s why we opened Wise Wonder in 2012. As a Reading Specialist with my Masters in Literacy, I developed the Wise Wonder curriculum that has changed the lives of our students – and made reading fun for everyone.

Rina Collins with husband Andy and children

Meet Our Administrative Team

Rina Collins founder of Wise Wonder holding a children's book in front of a wall display of books.

Rina Collins
Founder

Mary Flynn seated in front of a book shelf smiling. She has blond hair and is wearing a cardigan sweater.

Mary Flynn
Education Director

Andy Collins Operations

Andy Collins
Director Of Operations 

Ellie Milewaki holding an open children's book leaning against a wall display of books. She is wearing a plaid shirt over a white tank top and smiling

Ellie Milewski
Community Manager

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Natasha B. Padhiar 
Program Director
W59th

Chelsea Ball holding a childrens book in front of a wall decorated with a painted tree. She is wearing glasses and smiling in a red flannel shirt

Chelsea Ball
Program Director
Park Slope

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Megan McMahon
Program Director
Tribeca

Heather Jenkins standing in Wise Wonder with a wall of books in the background. She is wearing glasses and smiling in a white tank top shirt.

Heather Jenkins
Program Director
Upper West Side

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