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 | 9:00am - 1:00pm
*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.
Choose Location
+Playa Vista
Hollywood
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
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
Choose age group
+
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
Meet our team

Lisa Perez
Center Director
The joy in a child’s face when they make real life connections to our curriculum is one of the best feelings in the world. As a teacher, you live for moments like these and having the ability to share them with their families is a wonderful thing.


Tiffany Too
General Manager
Tiffany brings years of marketing and community building to Brella. As a local parent, she is deeply connected to the needs of our families and is responsible for building a positive and supportive family experience at Brella. Tiffany oversees local partnership opportunities and collaborations.


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.


Monica Haynesworth
Center Experience Supervisor


Madison Griffin
Center Experience Coordinator


Bianca Aceves
Center Experience Associate
I am a Merchandise Marketing student who loves the outdoors. I love going hiking and discovering new areas to explore. I’m also a foodie, trying different foods and restaurants is a passion of mine. Brella is a new beginning for me! I have sparked an interest in Child Development and would love to learn all it has to offer. I’m very excited to start this new journey and happy to have the opportunity to work with Brella and the Brella community.

Our
teachers

Erica Mixson
Lead Preschool Teacher, Yellow Class
I love working with toddlers here at Brella because I have the opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives, which is priceless and so rewarding!


Betty
Preschool Teacher, Yellow Class


Tiffany Griffin
Preschool Lead Teacher, Green Class
I love being able to guide children as they foster their sense of agency through various activities that promote prosocial experiences, critical thinking skills, reflective practices, and their freedom of exploration.


Miya Burton
Preschool Teacher, Green Class
my passion and love for kids came when I was just 10 years old. Watching my teachers shape and encourage my young mind inspired me to become a teacher and help motivate others around me. In my free time, I am always looking for new books to read and working out to keep my mind elevated and focused. I'm so excited to be at Brella because I get to experience meeting new children and being part of their growth and development!


Esther
Preschool Teacher, Green Class
I am beyond excited to become part of the Brella community, learn and grow right along with the children. I consider myself artistic and spontaneous so my free days consist of me finding a new adventure or activity for my dog, Vhagar and my cat, Siren. I have worked with children most of my life, and I will continue to do so because it is my passion and dedication. I hope to be a friendly face and can not wait for the adventures to come.


Alicia Hill
Preschool Lead Teacher, Lilac Class
I hold a Master’s degree in Education specializing in Teaching and Learning. I enjoy helping children explore the world around them and learn new things that will help them grow! I am excited to bring my fun and creative spirit to Brella and the Lilac classroom. I love arts and crafts and being able to create fun, learning, and sensory activities and spaces for children to utilize and enjoy.


Miriam Martinez
Preschool Teacher, Lilac Class
I enjoy taking long walks with my dog and going on hikes. I’m currently studying to get my BA in Child Development. I love being a teacher because you get to learn and bond with each child and help them start their path into this world.


Cecilia Mejia
Weekend Preschool Teacher
I love observing young children’s development and supporting their exploration of the world around them. They learn so much from interacting with one another and bring such creativity and joy.


Leanna Minott
Lead Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher, Coral Class
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.


Kim W.
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher, Coral Class
Working with children has been a passion of mine. I truly enjoy learning about child development and education to ensure that I can support, and encourage them when they are in my care. Discovering their unique personalities and watching them be in awe as they learn new things is my most favorite part about working with children.


Rebeca
Infant/Toddler Teacher, Coral Class
or 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.


Rachel McLurkin
Lead Infant Teacher, Peach Class
Babysitting since 14 showed me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life: anything involving children. Watching a child’s eyes light up when they discover something new, or seeing them realize what they are capable of, is the most rewarding experience.


Bailey Smith
Infant Teacher, Peach Class
I love working with infants because you become a part of their learning process. It’s amazing to see each child reach their milestones and blossom into their next stage of life.


Lissette Vargas
Infant Lead Teacher, Rose Class


Nicole Young
Infant Teacher, Rose Class
I have been an infant/toddler teacher for over 10 years and I love being a part of their world! My hobbies include skating, riding my bike on the beach, going to concerts, or any live events.


Pamela Velazquez
Infant Teacher, Rose Class
I have been grateful enough to have teachers who inspired me to become the person I am today. Now, I want to do the same for the future generation.


Molly Walburn
Music Specialist
I’m a musician, singer, songwriter, and teacher. I bring passion, creativity, and enthusiasm to my music classes at Brella. You can sing along to my music with your children at home


Ashleigh
Infant Teacher, Weekend


Kim R.
Center Experience Team, Weekend


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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