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 - 5:00 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!
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
Choose age group
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Infant and Preschool
3 months - 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
+
Infant
0 month - 24 months
Preschool
24 months - 72 months
Choose age group
+
Infant
0 month - 24 months
Preschool
24 months - 72 months
Choose age group
+
Infant and Preschool
3 months - 6 years
Meet our team
Kimberly Kern
Center Director
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.
Jay Baggett
Center Experience Supervisor
I'm a foodie that enjoys self-care and traveling! The knowledge that I contribute to the development and growth of children motivates me to continue studying, and to challenge myself to be as resourceful and supportive to families as possible.
Asia Jones
Center Experience Associate
I’m passionate about education and community and individual well- being and continuing to better myself. So I can show up as my best for those around.I enjoy creating art, swimming, time with friends, listening to music, and spending time with family.
Elyse Bennett
Parent Education Director
Elyse, CLE, MSW received her Masters in Social Work at USC with an emphasis in Children and Families and her Lactation Educator Certification from UCLA. Elyse has been working with parents and children since 2000. Her experience as a mother of 2 children has led her to supporting other parents.
Our
teachers
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.
Alicia
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.
Nina
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).
Rebeca
Preschool Teacher
For the past six years I have been pursuing my passion of encouraging and helping young children to reach their potential. Seeing them excited about achieving something new is one of the greatest rewards to witness, which led me to pursue my BA in Child Development & Family Studies at CSU Long Beach. Can’t wait to see and build relationships with your little ones.
Anna
Preschool Teacher
I grew up in the collage town of Claremont. I’m a lover of any craft I can get my hands on and I garden in my free time. I love working with children and seeing them learn and grow before my eyes.
Joana
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.
Darla
Preschool Teacher
Hello I am born and raised in Glendale CA. Some of my hobbies are reading, and roller skating. I have a dog name Zoey. I enjoy working with children because I feel like I'm making a difference in their lives.
Leanna
Infant Teacher
Education is not one track, it’s diverse, exploratory, exciting and so am I. Teaching is a field that has allowed me to merge my experiences traveling the world, with my love for crocheting, music and art to teach, inspire and encourage.
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.
Claudia
Infant Teacher
Some fun things about me :: I'm an artist and i love teaching kids to use art as a tool for engagement and connection. Outside of that, I'm a Disney Lover (music, parks, rides ect.)
Elizabeth
Infant Teacher
I love taking daily walks, cooking and I occasionally do draw on my spare time. I have always felt the need to expand young minds and create safe spaces, Teaching is not just about learning but it’s about growing inwards as well.
Heidi
Infant Teacher
I have been a teacher in the field of Early Childhood Education for many years. I have experience working with a variety of age groups. I love teaching because it is a privilege to be a part of a child's growth and development.
Lissette
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.
Taj
Infant Teacher
LA born & raised. I love stitch. I like to go bowling, beach,& the mall. I like to eat & try new places(tacos & wings are a fav)My fav music genre is R&B. I enjoy working with children because it brings me joy & having a positive impact in their lives
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 .
Joanna
Resource Teacher
I’m born and raised in LA, and have been working with kids since HS! I have a passion for young age kids and helping grow in their development. In my free time I enjoy going out with friends, hiking, shopping, and relaxing!
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.
Danielle
Substitute 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.
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!
Anaiya
Substitute Teacher
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.
Events
Brella offers a regular schedule of community events and programming throughout the year, from parent-and-me experiences to expert-led classes on fertility, newborn care, parenting, and more, we offer the support and knowledge that our community needs.
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