Playa Vista
Brella Playa Vista is located in the Runway, a community of young families surrounded by restaurants, shops, a movie theater and more. Conveniently situated, Brella is able to serve families who live and/or work in the neighboring areas and cities.
Find us
12746 W Jefferson Blvd Suite 3-3100,
Playa Vista, CA 90094
Facility #197494347
Hours
Mon - Fri | 8:00am - 6:00 pm
Sat | Coming back soon!
*These hours are subject to change
Plan a visit
We offer small group tours of our centers. During our age-specific tours, you will have the opportunity to see our classrooms, meet our team and learn about our curriculum. Pasadena tours now available!
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+Playa Vista
Hollywood
Pasadena
Choose age group
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Infant
0 months - 24 months
Preschool
2 - 6 years
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Infant
0 months - 24 months
Preschool
2 - 6 years
Choose age group
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Infant
0 months - 24 months
Preschool
2 - 6 years
No time for a tour?
Schedule a 15-30 minute virtual consultation with our Brella team to answer your questions about our program.
Choose Location
+Playa Vista
Hollywood
Pasadena
Choose age group
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Infant
0 month - 24 months
Preschool
24 months - 72 months
Choose age group
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Infant
0 month - 24 months
Preschool
24 months - 72 months
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Infant and Preschool
3 months - 6 years
Meet our team

Kimberly Gentle
Center Director
Hello! My name is Kimberly Gentle, and I am thrilled to be joining the Playa Vista team as Director. With 33 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, I have had the privilege of teaching and leading in a variety of educational settings. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Communication from USC and am currently completing my Administrative permit. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to fostering environments where diversity and inclusion are valued and celebrated. Mentoring children, families, and fellow educators brings me tremendous joy, and I am passionate about supporting the growth and success of everyone in our school community. On a personal note, I am a proud mother of two grown sons and a delighted grandmother, with another grandchild on the way. In my free time, I love crafting, organizing, reading, cooking, and planning special events.


Mandy Reyes
Assistant Director
I started in the ECE field in 2015. I have worked as a floater up to a center director. I love working with children because they are the future! My interests outside of Brella are ALL things Halloween and horror, and my home baking business.


Megan Russell
Center Experience Supervisor
I was born and raised in south OC! I have done a lot of childcare work but I am coming from a job in Ophthalmology. I love to paint nails! Working with kids is so rewarding because I love their imagination and honesty


Kaneez Malik
Center Experience Associate
I was born in Pakistan and moved to the states when I was 5. I have been working as a preschool teacher since 2021 after my graduation. I love working with children and helping making a change in their everyday life. My superpower is organizing and cooking.

Our
teachers

Alicia
Lead Preschool Teacher
I am a mother of 3 and have taught preschool for over 10 years. I love to teach but I also love to learn and teaching offers lots of opportunities for learning.


Leida
Preschool Teacher
Hello, I'm Leida! I'm the oldest of four. I graduated from CSULA with a BA in child development. I have been working as a teacher for a little over 4 years. I like to play games with my friends and watch movies with my family.


Nina
Lead Preschool Teacher
I absolutely love to travel, exercise, paint, shop, and teach. I spend my weekends doing activities with my children and husband like playing tennis, going for a walk, and having lunch dates ( we are foodies).


Izzy
I have been working in childcare since I was a child myself and am very passionate about the study of psychology and the importance of mental health care. I am also a registered EMT, volunteering in the ER at Cedar Sinai. Superpower: Authenticity


Joana
Lead Preschool Teacher
I am from Mexico and lived in Stockholm, Sweden from 2017 to 2022. I love working with kids because everyday is always a different day, you learn to view the world from different perspectives and get to know different ways of living.


Sofia
Preschool Teacher
Hello, my name is Sofia I have been working with children for 15 years! I love being a teacher and making sure each child is cared for and has a safe place to be themselves, learn and have fun. Teaching little minds is rewarding.


Nathalie
Preschool Teacher
Hi everyone! I am very excited to be joining the Brella family! I am currently studying for my Bachelor's from Cal State Fullerton and plan to earn my Doctorate in the future. My passions include working with children and anything Disney related! My superpower is drawing cartoons!


Nardin
Preschool Teacher
i, I'm Nardin, but I also go by Nar! I was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, and made my way to California in 2012. I've always had a strong passion for working with children, which led me to pursue a degree in child development. I graduated with my Bachelor's in the field and have been working with preschoolers since 2023. It's been such a rewarding experience, watching the children grow and develop during such important years of their lives. There's something truly special about building connections and being part of their journey. When I'm not working, I love spending time with my fiance, family, and friends. It's important to me to balance my professional and work life in a way that keeps me inspired and grounded.


Melody
Infant Teacher
Hi! I'm Melody from Los Angeles CA. I love working with children, working with children is a huge learning experience, and you can learn from them as well.I have 9 years in this field, I love going on walks with my kids, I enjoy being outdoors.


Sharekia
Preschool Teacher
I'm a mother to two young adults and nana to a beautiful little boy. I've been teaching for ten years. I just love to watch the different mile stones reached. Music and reading are my favorite pass time pleasures.


Francis
Infant Teacher
What inspired me to work with children were my 3 younger brothers. I believe children are very honest, smart and fun.These are the years where there brain gain a lot of knowledge.


Sandra
Infant Teacher
I have been working with preschool children for more than ten years. I am so excited to have the opportunity to work for Brella School. I am looking forward to having fun playing with your children.


Dominica
Infant Teacher
been working with children for over 15 years and I strongly believe in the value of allowing children to learn and explore through play and hands-on experiences.


Kathy
Infant Teacher
I am from Los Angeles CA. I am very outgoing & caring. I enjoy hiking & cooking. I love to build relationships & watch children grow. I love my job for all the little reasons. I am excited to be part of Brella & make a difference in children's life.


Madelyn
Infant Teacher
I was born in Guatemala and I moved to California with my family, we love the climate and the state, I study child development since it is a privilege to know how to treat our little ones and transform the next generations and make them great people.


Zaira
Infant Teacher
I grew up in San Diego but moved to Los Angeles in 2015. I studied child development at Santa Monica College. I have experience working with special needs children and enjoy working with all abilities.


Lissette
Lead Infant Teacher
I believe that the early years are an important time to nurture the children’s love of learning & to cherish their wellbeing. I’ve strived to provide learning environments that are fun, inviting & inspire wonder since 2013. I enjoy traveling & experiencing new cuisines with my bf.


Tricia
Infant Teacher
Greetings! I'm Tricia Lau. My passion for ECE is grounded in two decades of Educaring. I love working with Infants&Toddlers; being part of their early journey is both heartwarming and inspiring. Beyond work, I enjoy quality time with my husband.


Ashley
Infant Teacher
I am from Los Angeles, California. Parents from Santa Ana, El Salvador. I play volleyball and softball. I love trying new restaurant. I love working with children because seeing them grow and personally make a difference in their lives is amazing.


Maria
Resource Teacher
I was born in El Salvador, I moved to live in Monterrey Mexico at age 18. Ten years later I moved to Los Ángeles. I been teaching for over 23 years, what I love about working with children is to see the world through their eyes .


Manuela
Resource Teacher
I'm a part time college student and i love to work with children. I enjoy going for long walks and seeing my nephew practice baseball.


Ian
Music Specialist
My name is Ian, and I'm a musician born and raised in Los Angeles. I'm also a huge fan of standup comedy and soccer. Music classes were so pivotal and important to my childhood, so nothing makes me happier than sharing the joy of music with kids.


Anaiya
Substitute Teacher


Tierney
Substitute Teacher
As a social worker, I have worked in many capacities with children and families. I have a passion for child development & providing a safe and loving space for our students at Brella. When Im not at Brella I love to hang with my friends and my dog!


Danielle
Substitute Preschool Teacher
I love working with children because they add a beautiful extra layer of color to life. Besides working at Brella, I enjoy acting, singing, dancing, rock climbing, kickboxing, and standing up for animals.


Javier
Substitute Teacher
My role as a teacher began in 2023 and quickly became something I loved doing. I’m a Mexican American born in the heart of South Los Angeles. I enjoy being a part of brella and the environment in hopes to inspire every kid that I teach.


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