Brella

Brella is a Los Angeles-based child care provider offering care and early education for children from 3 months to 6 years old, spanning infant and toddler, preschool, and Pre-K programs. Its defining feature is flexible scheduling: families choose full-time, part-time, or on-demand hours, can change or cancel bookings, and are not required to sign long-term contracts or pay enrollment fees or deposits. Meals, diapers, and additional support are included in the price.

The service is managed through a mobile app, where families create a profile, record details such as allergies and separation history, designate authorized pick-ups, and manage schedules and billing. Brella positions its centers as a network: enrolled families may schedule at any Brella location. Centers are listed in Playa Vista, Pasadena, and Hollywood, with a Newport Beach site announced as opening in the fall.

Programming is built around a play-based, research-backed curriculum described as designed with guidance from Ivy League experts, covering language, early math and science, art and STEM, music and movement, dramatic play, early literacy and writing, and Spanish language exposure woven through the day. Classrooms are organized into seven learning zones (gathering circle, innovation station, independent work area, guided activity area, cozy corner, motor zone, and dramatic play area), and the daily flow includes morning and afternoon circles, guided and small-group activities, specialist-led STEM, studio art and music sessions, meals, snacks, and rest. Brella also runs community events and parent education classes on topics including fertility, newborn care, and parenting.