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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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Preparing for Kindergarten

Brella’s research-backed, play-based curriculum, developed with guidance from Ivy League experts, helps children build the skills they need for a confident transition to kindergarten.

Through hands-on projects and guided exploration, children strengthen early literacy, math thinking, communication, and collaboration, with Spanish language learning and music woven into daily classroom experiences. Capstone projects give children the opportunity to explore topics in depth and share their learning with peers and families.

We also support families through the exmissions process, helping you feel informed and prepared for what comes next.

Emerging skills we nurture

 Literacy, Language & Storytelling

Literacy, Language & Storytelling

Art, Music & Creativity

Art, Music & Creativity

Early Math & Problem Solving

Early Math & Problem Solving

Movement & Motor Skills

Movement & Motor Skills

 Early Science & Inquiry

Early Science & Inquiry

Social-Emotional Skills

Social-Emotional Skills

Literacy, Language & Storytelling

Literacy, Language & Storytelling

Building vocabulary, listening, and early literacy through books, storytelling, conversation, and opportunities to express ideas, with Spanish language learning integrated into daily classroom experiences.

Art, Music & Creativity

Art, Music & Creativity

Inspiring imagination and creative expression through visual art, music, movement, and open-ended exploration.

Early Math & Problem Solving

Early Math & Problem Solving

Exploring numbers, patterns, and logical thinking through games, puzzles, hands-on activities, and everyday discovery.

Movement & Motor Skills

Movement & Motor Skills

Early Science & Inquiry

Early Science & Inquiry

Encouraging curiosity and experimentation through science, technology, engineering, art, and math experiences.

Social-Emotional Skills

Social-Emotional Skills

Developing empathy, cooperation, independence, and confidence as children navigate friendships and group experiences.

Learning in Action

Real experiences from our classrooms where curiosity leads to discovery

Flower Market

Children designed and constructed their own flower market using recycled materials. Through imaginative role-play as shopkeepers and customers, they practiced communication and cooperation. Counting, sorting, and exchanging pretend money supported early math skills and real-world connections.

What this builds

Social-Emotional Skills: Role-play, cooperation

Early Math & Problem Solving: Counting, exchange

Literacy, Language & Storytelling: Vocabulary, communication

Art, Music & Creativity: Crafting, imagination

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Young Authors

Inspired by a shared class story, children engaged in a bookmaking project – first reading a classroom book and then creating their own versions. They dictated, wrote, and illustrated ideas, strengthening sequencing and creative expression. Reimagining the story supported comprehension and confidence as emerging authors.

Literacy, Language & Storytelling: Sequencing, storytelling

Art, Music & Creativity: Illustration, expression

Social-Emotional Skills: Confidence, self-expression

Early Math & Problem Solving: Sequencing, order

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Counting Connections

Using Montessori counters, children engaged in a hands-on exploration of number value. They counted, organized, and combined quantities to practice one-to-one correspondence. This concrete experience supported accuracy and introduced how numbers work together.

Early Math & Problem Solving: Counting, number sense

Movement & Motor Skills: Precision, control

Early Science & Inquiry: Patterns, relationships

Social-Emotional Skills: Focus, independence

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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.

Infant & Toddler

Our Preschool Program helps children build independence, curiosity, friendships, and early academic foundations through joyful, play-based learning.

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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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