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Flexibility Quality COMMUNITY Access
Flexibility

You decide your schedule; we make it happen. From your everyday routine to your last-minute needs, we’ve got you covered. And we never make you sign long-term contracts.

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Quality

Our educators design thoughtful learning experiences that nurture curiosity, confidence, and early skills through play, exploration, and guided activities. These experiences come to life in warm, engaging classrooms intentionally created so children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

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COMMUNITY

Brella is a community where children build friendships, families connect, and parents feel supported through regular events, parent education classes, resources, and opportunities to learn together.

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Access

Your family is part of the Brella network. Schedule at any of our locations and enjoy the same trusted care, welcoming teachers, and familiar experience wherever you go.

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How we support your baby
(and you)

Caring for infants is deeply personal, and our team partners closely with families to support each child’s unique needs and routines.

We provide thoughtful, individualized care including sleep support, bottle feeding, and guidance through the introduction of solids — all tailored to your preferences and your child’s development.

Brella also makes the day-to-day easier for families. We provide diapers from Kudos, wipes, and linens, so you can focus on your child, not the logistics.

Beyond the classroom, families have access to parent workshops, expert guidance, and resources to support development at home.

Emerging skills we nurture

Social-Emotional Development

Social-Emotional Development

Language & Communication

Language & Communication

Mobility & Motor Development

Mobility & Motor Development

Cognitive Discovery & Sensory Exploration

Cognitive Discovery & Sensory Exploration

Social-Emotional Development

Social-Emotional Development

Building trust, connection, and confidence through nurturing care and strong relationships with educators.

Language & Communication

Language & Communication

Developing early language through conversation, songs, stories, everyday interactions, and early Spanish exposure beginning in our older toddler classrooms.

Mobility & Motor Development

Mobility & Motor Development

Strengthening coordination, balance, and body awareness through crawling, walking, climbing, and active play.

Cognitive Discovery & Sensory Exploration

Cognitive Discovery & Sensory Exploration

Encouraging curiosity and early problem-solving as children explore their environment and experiment with new experiences.

Learning in Action

Reflective Space!

A space-themed sensory experience invited infants to explore light, movement, and reflection through books, music, and mirrored materials. They watched, reached, and interacted with objects, beginning to notice how their actions created changes. This gentle exploration supported curiosity, coordination, and early cause-and-effect understanding.

Learning Outcomes

  • Social-Emotional Development: Engagement, curiosity
  • Language & Communication: Listening, vocalizing
  • Mobility & Motor Development: Reaching, grasping
  • Cognitive Discovery & Sensory Exploration: Cause and effect, sensory awareness
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Light and Leaves

A leaf investigation on a floor-level light table encouraged infants to explore texture, color, and light. They reached, grasped, and moved toward the glowing surface, engaging their senses through touch and movement. This experience supported growing mobility and awareness of their environment.

Learning Outcomes

Social-Emotional Development: Engagement, exploration

Language & Communication: Attention, vocalizing

Mobility & Motor Development: Crawling, reaching

Cognitive Discovery & Sensory Exploration: Sensory exposure, visual tracking

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Ramp and Roll!

A ramp and rolling setup gave infants opportunities to explore motion using toy trucks, tubes, and adjustable slopes. They pushed and released objects, watching how movement changed with height and angle. Through active play, they built coordination and early understanding of how things move.

Learning Outcomes

Social-Emotional Development: Engagement, persistence

Language & Communication: Attention, gestures

Mobility & Motor Development: Pushing, coordination

Cognitive Discovery & Sensory Exploration: Cause and effect, motion exploration

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Weather Watchers

A weather-themed investigation invited children to observe and represent the world around them using handmade tools like microphones, cameras, and maps. They engaged in role-play, sharing ideas and describing what they saw outside. This experience supported communication, creativity, and connections to their environment.

Learning Outcomes

Social-Emotional Development: Cooperation, role-play

Language & Communication: Vocabulary, storytelling

Mobility & Motor Development: Fine motor control, tool use

Cognitive Discovery & Sensory Exploration: Observation, real-world connections

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Families love and trust Brella

“As a single mother who runs a start-up / works for myself, I can honestly say that without Brella my career and family life would be a mess. My daughter and I simply cannot be without the oh-so-flexible schedule combined with the amazing care and educational opportunities – Brella sets us both up for success on a daily basis.”

Amelia
Amelia

Los Angeles

“Brella has been our children’s home-away-from-home. Their teachers give our kids a well-rounded and fun education, an interactive and developmentally focused play area, and they get to do all the messy play they otherwise wouldn’t do at home. We are extremely grateful Brella has become our community.”

Kim
Kim

Los Angeles

“Our son started when he was 5 months old and has flourished under the dedicated care of the incredible Brella teachers. The Brella team is very accommodating to our family’s needs and they offer help and guidance on a regular basis including feeding, sleep and key growth milestones. Our son is excited to attend every day.”

Abby & Daniel
Abby & Daniel

Los Angeles

“Our little dude has thrived at Brella. The hours are great- we love the flexibility. In crazy times it’s been lovely to know we can rely on the amazing staff & teachers at Brella.”

Alex & Eva
Alex & Eva

Los Angeles

“Brella is a community of families with different backgrounds and beliefs. They take equality, self exploration, and a growth mindset to the next level. We quickly have grown to love all of the amazing staff that make each day special and are grateful for their commitment to providing a loving learning environment for our son”

Jennifer
Jennifer

Los Angeles

“Without family in California, Brella’s staff and teachers have quickly become our “Village”. As a family in need of part time care, Brella’s flexible and progressive scheduling model has been a game changer. We have seen our son learn and grow tremendously, all while enjoying a diverse, safe, and fun environment.”

Jovi
Jovi

Los Angeles

“Brella is more than ‘just’ childcare to our family. It’s been a whole support system, which has made a huge difference to our lives over the last couple of years. Our boys love it, and so do we.”

Jodi
Jodi

Los Angeles

Exceptional educators. Extraordinary care.

The Brella difference starts with our team.
We look for educators who combine professional training with genuine warmth, creating classrooms where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

WARMTH

WARMTH

Natural connection with young children

Brella educators are selected for their warmth, presence, and ability to build trust with children. They create calm, caring environments where every child feels seen, supported, and comfortable.

PROFESSIONALISM

PROFESSIONALISM

Reliable, thoughtful, and prepared

Brella educators are professional, responsible, and consistent. Families can trust that their child is in the care of someone dependable, attentive, and fully present.

EXPERTISE

EXPERTISE

Strong background in early childhood education

All Brella educators have formal training in early childhood education and many hold advanced degrees in child development, psychology, or related fields. Their knowledge guides meaningful, age-appropriate learning experiences.

SAFETY

SAFETY

Prepared and trained to care for children

All Brella educators complete comprehensive background checks and are trained in CPR, first aid, and emergency procedures, ensuring children are cared for in safe, well-prepared environments.

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Explore Our Other Programs

Families can begin in our infant program and continue through Pre-K, building confidence, skills, and readiness for kindergarten.

Preschool

Our Preschool classrooms encourage independence, creativity, and cognitive and social-emotional growth. Children explore language, early math, science, and collaborative play through hands-on learning guided by experienced educators.

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Pre-K

Our Pre-K program helps children build the confidence and foundational skills needed for kindergarten. Through project-based learning, problem solving, and guided exploration, children strengthen communication, critical thinking, and independence.

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