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A warm, hands-on home for growing minds

We've cared for South Bay families since 2023 — guided by experience, led with heart, and rooted in a love of teaching.

Victoria Kuzina — Owner & Lead Educator
Victoria Kuzina Owner & Lead Educator
Meet the owner

More than 20 years of teaching, across two countries

Little Birds LA is owned and led by Victoria Kuzina, a professional educator with a Master's Degree in music and education and more than 20 years of experience across two countries. In Ukraine she taught in kindergartens and the K–12 school system; she spent six years as a teacher and was then elected to serve five years as Director of a Ukrainian Saturday School, “Ridna Shkola.”

In the United States she has spent 10+ years as a childcare teacher. A mother of two, she brings a warm, hands-on approach to every child. We've cared for Gardena families since 2023. She speaks English, Ukrainian, and Russian.

Master's in Music & Education 20+ years experience Former school Director
Our philosophy

Learning through play, music & wonder

Our curriculum is enriched with music & singing, acting & performance, painting & arts, dance, yoga & mindful movement, early math & counting, early literacy & letters, and multilingual language activities (English, Ukrainian & Russian) — with indoor and outdoor play, water play, story time, and free creative exploration every day. Beyond a daycare, Little Birds LA is a haven of exploration, creativity, friendship, and joyful learning.

Music & performance

Lovingly led by Victoria and two dedicated staff teachers — every song, performance, and creative moment is guided by people who genuinely adore children.

Arts & crafts

Hands-on creativity that builds fine-motor skills, confidence, and a love of making things.

Yoga & movement

Gentle stretching and calm helps little bodies settle, focus, and feel good in themselves.

Indoor & outdoor play

Bright indoor learning spaces and a spacious backyard to run, climb, splash in the water play area, and explore freely all day long.

Trained & trusted

Safety is the quiet work behind every happy day

Our staff is trained in Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED, and California Mandated Reporter training. We meet California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child & Adult Care Food Program standards — so the meals and the care both hold to a clear, dependable bar.

Pediatric First Aid CPR / AED Mandated Reporter CDSS (California Dept. of Social Services) Food Program
A multicultural home

Three languages, one caring family

Children at Little Birds LA grow up hearing English, Ukrainian, and Russian throughout the day — a gentle, everyday immersion that celebrates culture, broadens little minds, and helps every family feel at home.

EnglishSpoken daily
УкраїнськаUkrainian
РусскийRussian
We'd love to meet you

See our home for yourself

The warmest way to know a daycare is to visit it. Book a tour and meet Victoria in person.