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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.

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12746 W Jefferson Blvd Suite 3-3100,

Playa Vista, CA 90094

(424) 425-7500

Facility #197494347

Hours

Mon - Fri | 8:00am - 6:00 pm

*These hours are subject to change

Meet our team

Kimberly Gentle

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.

Kimberly Gentle
Mandy Reyes

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.

Mandy Reyes

Our
teachers

Alicia

Lead Pre-K 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.

Alicia

Leida

Pre-K 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.

Leida

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).

Nina

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.

Sofia

Nardin

Preschool Teacher

My name is Nardin was born and raised in Egypt and came to California in 2012. I earned her bachelor’s degree in Child Development and I have been working with preschoolers since 2023. I bringing joy, creativity, and curiosity to every classroom I enter. When I am not teaching, you can find me spending time with my family, fiancé, and friends. I also love exploring new ideas through documentaries

Nardin

Daniela

Lead Preschool Teacher

Hello, my name is Daniela. I have spent the past nine years working in early childhood education as both a teacher and a babysitter. I completed my teacher units at SMC and am excited to continue my growth in the field as I work toward becoming a Director. In my free time, I love to relax with a good book at the end of the day.

Daniela

Sharekia

Preschool Teacher

Hello, my name is Sharekia Young.I am a proud mother of two young adults and a nana to a beautiful little boy. With ten years of teaching experience, I truly cherish watching children reach each new milestone in their learning and development. In my free time, I enjoy relaxing with good music and a great book.

Sharekia

Dominica

Preschool Teacher

I've 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.

Dominica

Melody

Lead Toddler Teacher

I’ve always had a genuine love for young children. I am a Mother of two wonderful toddler boys that encourages me to be the best Leader and caregiver. I love spending quality time with my family and creating awesome life experiences.

Melody

Nathalie

Toddler 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!

Nathalie

Francis

Toddler 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.

Francis

Elvira

Toddler Teacher

I’ve been working with children for over 15 years and love helping them grow into compassionate and independent individuals. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, going on walks with my husband and dog, and heading out for a good run.

Elvira

Kathy

Lead Infant/Toddler 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.

Kathy

Neyah

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Hello! My name is Teacher Neyah Reed. I am so excited to be joining the Peach classroom. I'm a South Bay native from Inglewood, California, and I've been caring for children since I was 6 years old and working in early childhood education professionally for the past 8 years. I love creating a warm, safe space where children can explore, take risks, and grow more independent each day. Watching little minds form and blossom right before my eyes is truly fascinating and the reason I love what I do.

Neyah

Delaney

Infant/Toddler Teacher

My name is Delaney Gendall, and I'm from Santa Monica. I enjoy spending my time reading, going to the beach with my siblings, and traveling with my family. What I love most about working with children is watching their growth and being part of the joy that they bring each day.

Delaney

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.

Lissette

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.

Tricia

Ashley

Infant Teacher (Aide)

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.

Ashley

Brittny

Resource Teacher

I have been with brella for one year in multiple supporting roles. I am a teacher by trade, officially starting in 2008 gaining experience in the classroom. Food, specifically cooking for others has always brought joy to my heart.

Brittny

Joanna

Resource Teacher

I’m born and raised in LA, and have been working with kids since highschool! 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!

Joanna

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.

Ian
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