Bel Air Ed Group

Jillian Kim, CEO of Bel Air Ed Group, is reshaping the landscape of early childhood education in Los Angeles. She oversees Bel Air Preschool, the Bel Air Family Center and Parable Coffee Lab. 

Since joining Bel Air in 2017, Jillian has championed innovation, earning the preschool a ranking among the top 25% of programs nationwide accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Bel Air Preschool boasts a robust kindergarten outplacement program, ensuring that children and families are equipped for their next educational step. Outgoing grads earn spots in LA’s most sought-after schools. 

Jillian has overseen extensive expansion of the school. Renovations in 2022 provided more space, modernized classrooms and enhanced outdoor spaces. She recently launched her brainchild, the Bel Air Family Center—a dynamic community center designed for classes, events and support services for families across Los Angeles. It even includes a coffee shop: Parable Coffee Lab.

Beyond education, Jillian leads a mission to galvanize the community. She serves as president of the Los Angeles Preschool Partnership, furthering her commitment to supporting families and early education in local neighborhoods.

What’s next for Bel Air Ed Group? Jillian hopes to utilize her transformative leadership, coupled with Bel Air’s Christian-based values, to achieve her vision of shaping a bright future full of hope for Los Angeles—one family at a time. “At the heart of everything we do is the belief that strong communities are built through connection,” she says, “whether between a teacher and child, a parent and a friend, or a family and the resources they need to succeed.”

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Photographed by Jeffrey Fiterman