Brella Playa Vista

Brella is the absolute best! My schedule is all over the place since we travel often, work remotely and have my parents help different days every week. We are unable to commit to a full time nanny or daycare so Brella is perfect for us. The pricing is fair, the staff is so caring, the curriculum is beyond anything I could ever prepare and the facility is clean. I fully trust the staff and love getting updated throughout the day on everything my son is doing while he is there.

We were warned to steer clear of this place, but we decided to give it a try, hoping for the best. If only I had known what we were walking into. Our son attended Brella from 8 to 13 months. However, during this period, he would only be able to attend every time for 2-4 days before falling ill and needing to stay home for two weeks to recover from various illnesses. In that short time, he contracted Hand Foot Mouth Disease, and unbelievably, he had Roseola not once, but twice! I didn’t even know it was possible to contract Roseola twice. He was constantly on antibiotics, suffering from ear infections. Our doctor warned us that if he were to fall ill with an ear infection just two more times this year, surgery would be inevitable. Naturally, we decided to pull him out of Brella, and miraculously, he hasn’t been sick once since, despite our allowing him regular social interaction with other children. Given these serious health issues, we requested a refund for the credits on our account due to medical conditions. Their terms and conditions clearly state that credits are non-transferable and purchases are non-refundable, but this was never explained to us in a way that indicated we wouldn’t be able to get back the unused money. We submitted our refund request in June, but to this day, we have not received any response. Meanwhile, the credits on our account started expiring, and the balance has now dwindled from 1500 to $750. To say I’m outraged would be an understatement. Brella has been the single biggest disappointment I’ve encountered in America. I urge other parents to reconsider before entrusting their children to this facility. Update: Thank you for your response on Google Maps. However, despite our numerous attempts to contact you privately, we still haven’t received a reply. We would appreciate a prompt resolution regarding our refund request.

My daughter has been attending Brella for just over a year now (since she was just over 2 yo) and we could not really be happier with our experience. I was very sentimental about sending her to school since I was home with her full time before that, but our transition experience and everything that followed was amazing. The staff and teachers are so wonderful, the space is beautiful and clean, and the flexibility is so nice especially if you want to just test the water with preschool. Our daughter has also really loved the experience and she has made a lot of great friends there. We started off with a lighter schedule and quickly ramped up to a more regular schedule of 3-4 full days per week which we were very happy with as well. Our family loves Brella and we absolutely recommended. Thank you Brella!!

The teachers at Brella are their greatest asset. Always kind, smiling and supportive. Our little 8mo boy loves them and that’s so comforting to know.

My child has been on the waitlist in Brella for a full-time schedule for a year now. When I called a year ago the woman said there were a couple of spots for new children as the older ones were graduating. Since February 2023 no one ever updated me on whether my child’s turn would come soon. Rarely they reply to my emails and if they do - it’s only after I bug them a couple of times. Never even attended this daycare as of now but already have bad impression.

When I was researching day cares, I toured 7 other daycares in the area and Brella was by far my top choice. The flexibility for working parents, the diverse demographic at the school, and the teachers are incredible. My 3 year old daughter has been attending Brella for over a year and we absolutely love this school. The curriculum, teachers, and play space is perfect for my daughter. She’s learned so much here and enjoys going to school every day.

My daughter - who is now 7.5 months old - has been going to Brella since she was just over 3 months! We absolutely love it. We’ve seen our baby thrive. She’s incredibly social, happy, and warm. She is comfortable in new situations, she plays well with other children, and she is generally happy all the time. I feel so great knowing that I am able to communicate with her teachers / caregivers throughout the day, and receive updates and pictures on top of that. Whenever we have questions about development or milestones, the staff offers really helpful advise and tips and is willing to work with us, which we really appreciate. Pickups and drop offs are super easy, and my husband and I feel very “safe” and secure with her there. We have been traveling quite a bit in the past few months, and we also love the flexibility their program offers. It’s an added bonus that we’re not paying tuition for a program when we’re out of town for 2 or 3 weeks at a time.

We couldn’t love this pre school/perfect landing pad for our son more. Amazing staff and credible teachers, themed curriculum(s) and open communication. I love that the owners and a few of the teachers have enrolled their own children full time. The lesson plans are STEM forward and learning through play supportive. My son is thriving thanks to Brella and their incredible team (my son has been attending Brella since age 2 and he is soon to be 4).