Welcome to Yalla

Two young children with their faces obscured by white hearts playing with water in a colorful foam-filled sensory table outdoors.
Group of six young children sitting together on a blanket during a picnic in a park on a sunny day, with trees and a parking lot with cars visible in the background.
A young girl wearing a pink dress picking pears from a tree.
Child and adult painting on paper with green, brown, and yellow paint, with a practice palette nearby. On the table, there are vases of sunflowers, a framed print of Van Gogh's sunflower artwork, and a box with an illustration of Van Gogh's sunflower
A person is creating abstract art on a canvas using red and blue paint, with their hand covered in paint, blending the colors in a swirling pattern.
Two babies playing with water and toys in a plastic container on a carpeted floor.
A young child with a white heart covering their face, sitting at a table, painting with blue paint on a sheet of paper.
A group of children and two adults playing with a red cloth in a backyard, with a large tree overhead and a wooden playhouse in the background.
Four children painting on a large sheet covered with aluminum foil outdoors.
Child crawling through a tan fabric tunnel on a carpeted floor.
A young child sitting at a table holding a paintbrush, with a drawing of a cloud on green paper in front of them, in a classroom setting.
A young child in a stroller pointing at pink and red roses in a garden.
A woman and a young girl playing with bubbles in a cozy room with large glass doors, wooden floors, and a round rug. The woman appears excited, holding a bubble wand, and the girl is about to pop a bubble while her face is obscured with a white heart
A young child sitting at a wooden table, holding a orange crayon and surrounded by star and moon-shaped stickers on a pink and orange painted paper background. The child's face is obscured by a white heart.
A young girl with curly hair, squatting outdoors, playing with soap and foam near a metal bucket filled with foamy water. She is wearing a light pink dress and a white t-shirt. The background features a woven bamboo screen and some outdoor furniture.
A woman in casual clothing holding a toddler's hand while pushing a stroller on a city sidewalk.
An abstract painting in progress with blue, green, black, and white brushstrokes on a sheet or canvas laid on a surface outdoors. A paintbrush is resting on the painting.
A young girl with curly hair painting on a white sheet of paper using a brush with yellow and brown paint. The table has a palette with green and yellow paints, a pen, and a vase of sunflowers. The setting appears to be a kitchen or dining area.
Child with face hidden by a white heart shape, wearing a construction hat and apron with a construction vehicle print, standing at a table with painted footprints and toy elephant, holding a toy animal in the right hand, in a bright room with large w
Three children are painting on a large vertical wooden surface with yellow and green paints using their hands and brushes.
Children playing in a backyard sandbox with dirt, using small buckets and tools, on a green artificial grass surface. There is a wooden fence in the background with chalk drawings and numbers, and a small slide on the side.
Children creating abstract splatter paintings with neon yellow, green, and blue paint on a large surface indoors.

Early Childhood, Reimagined

At Yalla, children thrive in play-based cohorts while parents/caregivers find the support, flexibility, and connection they need in our coworking space. Our community makes room for both the responsibilities of adulthood and the magic of childhood.

Child arranging toy dinosaurs on a wooden table outdoors with colorful scarves hanging on a fence in the background.

WHO

Yalla is a living community of parents, children, and educators who share daily rhythms of work, play, and care. We serve families with children ages 4 months-5 years old.

Shared workspace with natural light and community tables in San Diego coworking space

WHAT

We are a coworking and childcare hub that blends professional productivity with the magic of early childhood. A community where families stay close to their little ones, educators guide with intention, and the collective experience of raising children is honored as both personal and communal.

Child using a black spoon to place a lemon slice into a silicone ice cube tray.

WHEN

Our programs run year-round on weekdays (8:30am-4:30pm with optional extended care), with additional weekend sessions and enrichment offerings.

A backyard view showing wood fencing, children's outdoor furniture, a small artificial grass area, trees, and part of a house with a window, with some cars and buildings in the background.

WHERE

Centrally located in San Diego’s historic Bankers Hill near Balboa Park’s west entrance.

Children's hands and arms engaging in finger painting with colorful paints on paper and a palette on a table.

WHY

We believe parents deserve support to thrive personally and professionally without sacrificing closeness with their children.

Children making yellow flower arrangements with scissors on a table in a classroom or craft room.

HOW

By offering onsite coworking, children’s programming, and community gatherings that reimagine modern family life.