JUNE 2026 · 15 LA CHILD DEVELOPMENT COACHES · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Child Development Coaches in Los Angeles
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Deborah Carlisle Solomon
Deborah Carlisle Solomon · Sherman Oaks
RIE® Associate, Former RIE Executive Director, AuthorYou can be a more confident parent and have a more joyful, peaceful relationship with your child , let me teach you how. I've taught thousands of parents and…
Hari Grebler
Hari's RIE® Studio · Venice / Santa Monica
RIE® Associate, Early Childhood Waldorf Educator, Pikler® Pedagogue CandidateHari Grebler has been supporting families with young children for over 35 years. She founded Hari's RIE® Studio in Santa Monica in 1990 and offers Parent-Child…
Ida Reid
Ida Reid — RIE® & Before Baby™ · Los Angeles
CPD, RIE® AssociateMy goal is to work myself out of a job. My objective is not to 'take over' the care of your family but rather to support you in building a respectful, healthy,…
Kira Solomatova
Our Parenting Place — Teacher Kira · Arcadia
B.A. Child Development, RIE® Associate, AuthorDear Parents and Professionals, I would be happy to support you more through one-on-one consulting. Parent/Teacher consultations are offered to anyone who…
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Limor Shapira
Limor Shapira Parent Coaching · Los Angeles
Jai Institute for Parenting Certified Parent Coach, B.A. Psychology, Conscious Parenting CoachDiscover the remarkable power of conscious parenting as you move from conflict to connection. My holistic approach embraces empathy, respect, and effective…
Melani Ladygo
Melani Ladygo — Confident Child. Confident Parent. · Tarzana
B.A. Child Development, RIE® Associate, Early Education & Parenting SpecialistFor families needing more in-depth guidance, I also private consultations. These are available on your schedule, booked for up to one hour at a time, via Zoom…
Melissa Coyné
UpBringing Consulting · Pasadena
RIE® Associate, InstructorIntentional relationships rooted in respect can create individuals who are seen, understood, and valued for their unique selves and their interconnectedness.…
Sari Goodman
The Parental Edge LLC · Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley)
M.A. Education, B.A. Psychology, Certified Parent Educator & Coach, 3 teaching credentialsAs a Certified Parent Educator and Coach with over 25 years' experience as a school administrator, my job is to: interpret behaviors, provide clarity, and…
Talisa Hayes Tuman
Parenting Resources · Los Angeles
M.A. Early Childhood Education, RIE® Associate, Infant/Toddler Specialist, AuthorHere, you'll find a customized parenting toolkit for understanding children's behavior, provided to you by an expert in child development. From an online…
Thanna Vickerman
Choose Love Parenting · Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley)
Certified Peaceful Parent Coach, Playful Parenting Leader, Simplicity Parenting Care ProfessionalEntering into a relationship with a parent coach is therapeutic, but it is not therapy. As your coach, I might suggest gathering additional information and…
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TiaMarie
Within Support LLC · West Los Angeles
Parent Educator / Early Childhood ConsultantTiaMarie is a parent educator and has a wealth of experience in childhood development. As your parenting coach, TiaMarie can help you create lasting habits…
Janet Lansbury
Janet Lansbury — Elevating Child Care · Los Angeles
RIE® Associate, Author, Parenting EducatorWhen we perceive our infants as capable, intelligent, responsive people ready to participate in life, initiate activity, receive and return our efforts to…
Kelsey Nourayi
Lotus Path Parenting · Torrance
Jai Institute for Parenting Certified Parent Coach, Conscious Parenting CoachYou don't need to be perfect. You need to be present. When big feelings take over , yours and theirs , it can feel impossible to show up the way you want to.…
Rebecca Guez
Navigating Parenting · Los Angeles
Conscious Parenting CoachNavigating Parenting isn't about me telling you how to parent, it is about me supporting you on your journey as you grow as a parent to become the most…
Ruth Anne Hammond
Ruth Anne Hammond — RIE Approach · Pasadena
M.A., RIE® Associate, Infant/Toddler Consultant, AuthorPromoting gentle, respectful, well-informed and joyful care and education of infants and young children, I offer classes and private consultations for parents…
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Central LA child development coaches (1)
- Limor Shapira Limor Shapira Parent Coaching · Los Angeles
Greater LA child development coaches (3)
- Janet Lansbury Janet Lansbury — Elevating Child Care · Los Angeles
- Rebecca Guez Navigating Parenting · Los Angeles
- Talisa Hayes Tuman Parenting Resources · Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley child development coaches (4)
- Deborah Carlisle Solomon Deborah Carlisle Solomon · Sherman Oaks
- Melani Ladygo Melani Ladygo — Confident Child. Confident Parent. · Tarzana
- Sari Goodman The Parental Edge LLC · Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley)
- Thanna Vickerman Choose Love Parenting · Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley)
San Gabriel Valley child development coaches (3)
- Kira Solomatova Our Parenting Place — Teacher Kira · Arcadia
- Melissa Coyné UpBringing Consulting · Pasadena
- Ruth Anne Hammond Ruth Anne Hammond — RIE Approach · Pasadena
South Bay & Long Beach child development coaches (1)
- Kelsey Nourayi Lotus Path Parenting · Torrance
Westside child development coaches (3)
- Hari Grebler Hari's RIE® Studio · Venice / Santa Monica
- Ida Reid Ida Reid — RIE® & Before Baby™ · Los Angeles
- TiaMarie Within Support LLC · West Los Angeles
How LA parents choose
- These are non-clinical coaches and educators — they support parents and do not diagnose or treat.
- For any concern about a delay or medical issue, start with your pediatrician for screening and referral.
- Approaches here skew RIE, Pikler, and Montessori; most offer virtual parent coaching.
- We list details verbatim; blanks mean unverified, and we did not pad this list with clinical providers.
Important
The coaches listed here are non-clinical educators and parent coaches. They do not diagnose or treat developmental, medical, or mental-health conditions. If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk with your pediatrician, who can refer you to a licensed evaluator or early-intervention services.
Common questions LA parents ask
What does a child development coach actually do?
A LA child development coach supports parents — not patients. They help you set up play, routines, and environments that fit your child’s stage, drawing on approaches like RIE, Pikler, and Montessori. They are educators and coaches, not therapists, and do not diagnose or treat conditions.
How is this different from early intervention or therapy?
Early intervention, occupational, speech, and physical therapy are clinical services delivered by licensed providers who evaluate and treat. The coaches on this page are intentionally non-clinical. If you suspect a delay or a medical issue, start with your pediatrician, who can refer you for a formal evaluation.
How much does a child development coach cost?
Rates vary widely and many coaches publish packages rather than hourly fees. Where a coach posts pricing, we show it verbatim; where they don’t, the field is blank. Expect a free or low-cost intro call with most.
Do these coaches work over video?
Yes. Most coaches here offer virtual sessions, which suit parent coaching well — you can share what’s happening at home and get a plan to try. We mark who offers virtual support.
My child seems behind. Should I book a coach?
If you’re worried about a delay, the first call should be to your pediatrician, who can screen and refer to a licensed evaluator or early-intervention program. A development coach can be a helpful complement for everyday parenting support, but is not a substitute for a clinical evaluation.
How we checked this directory
Every provider was checked against their own website, professional listing, and where applicable a certifying body or professional directory. We re-check monthly. A representative sample of our sources:
- Deborah Carlisle Solomon · https://deborahcarlislesolomon.com/
- Hari Grebler · https://www.harisriestudio.com/
- Ida Reid · https://www.idareid.com/
- Janet Lansbury · https://www.janetlansbury.com/
- Kelsey Nourayi · https://lotuspathparenting.com/
- Kira Solomatova · https://ourparentingplace.com/
- Limor Shapira · https://www.limorshapira.com/
- Melani Ladygo · https://melaniladygo.com/
- Melissa Coyné · https://www.upbringingconsulting.com/
- Rebecca Guez · https://navigatingparenting.com/
- Ruth Anne Hammond · https://ruthannehammond.com/
- Sari Goodman · https://www.theparentaledge.com/
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