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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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Early Learning at Brella

Brella’s research-backed, play-based curriculum was developed with guidance from Ivy League experts in early childhood development.

Through hands-on exploration, collaborative play, and thoughtfully designed activities, children build foundational skills in language (including Spanish), early math, science discovery, and creative expression.

Each day encourages curiosity, independence, and confidence while helping children develop the cognitive and social-emotional skills that prepare them for the next stage of learning.

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, alongside Spanish language learning throughout the day.

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

Strengthening coordination, balance, and body awareness through crawling, walking, climbing, and active play.

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

Busy Bees!

Children explored sensory play and early science through a honey-themed activity. As they scooped and poured colored rice into a pasta “honeycomb,” they built fine motor skills, experimented with tools, and practiced counting and sorting. With images of bees nearby, they used descriptive language and learned about the natural world through hands-on play.

Learning Outcomes

Early Math: Counting and sorting

Early Science & Inquiry: Understanding of the natural world

Motor Skills: Fine motor skills, manipulating tools

Literacy, Language & Storytelling: Vocabulary, descriptive language

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Kitchen Beats!

Using pots, pans, and kitchen utensils, children created a collaborative drum circle to investigate rhythm and sound. They tapped and experimented with different objects, discovering changes in volume and tempo. Shared music-making supported coordination, listening, and creative self-expression.

Learning Outcomes

Art, Music & Creativity: Rhythm, sound exploration, expression

Movement & Motor Skills: Coordination, gross motor control

Social-Emotional Skills: Turn-taking, participation

Early Science & Inquiry: Cause and effect

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Bridge Builders

With recycled cups, popsicle sticks, and small animal figurines, children designed bridges for animals to cross. They balanced and adjusted their structures, exploring stability and problem-solving. Collaborative building strengthened fine motor skills and introduced how structures support movement.

Learning Outcomes

Early Math & Problem Solving: Spatial reasoning, problem-solving

Early Science & Inquiry: Stability, engineering

Movement & Motor Skills: Fine motor control

Social-Emotional Skills: Collaboration, persistence

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Letters in the Sand

A hands-on letter investigation invited children to match letter cards with scrabble tiles and search for them in a sand tray. They traced and formed letters with paintbrushes, building recognition and phonetic awareness. Combining letters into simple words deepened their understanding of sound-symbol relationships.

Learning Outcomes

Literacy, Language & Storytelling: Letter recognition, phonics

Movement & Motor Skills: Letter formation, grip

Early Science & Inquiry: Sensory exploration

Early Math & Problem Solving: Sorting, matching

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Mountain Makers - A Paper Mache Exploration

During a collaborative paper mâché project, children worked together to create a textured mountain. Layering and shaping materials allowed them to explore form, balance, and design. The experience encouraged teamwork while introducing features of the natural landscape.

Learning Outcomes

Art, Music & Creativity: Sculpting, design

Early Science & Inquiry: Landforms, materials

Movement & Motor Skills: Shaping, layering

Social-Emotional Skills: Teamwork, persistence

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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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Pre-K

Our Pre-K program helps children build the confidence and foundational skills needed for kindergarten. Through project-based learning, problem solving, and guided exploration, children strengthen communication, critical thinking, and independence.

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