Brella

Brella is an app-enabled child care center network founded in 2019 that reimagines early education for modern families. Operating multiple centers in the Los Angeles area, Brella offers flexible full-time, part-time, and on-demand infant care and preschool for children ages 3 months to 6 years. Unlike traditional child care that locks families into rigid schedules, Brella lets parents book care by the hour and pay only for what they use, with no charges for holidays or vacations. The model is designed to serve dual-income households and working parents who need dependable, high-quality care without the financial waste of unused enrollment slots. Brella pairs licensed educators and developmentally appropriate programming with a consumer-grade booking experience, making it accessible and transparent. Since founding, the company has served over 5,000 families and raised a $5M seed round in January 2022 to expand its Los Angeles footprint.