Fulbright Montessori Academy

Rick T. 

on Yelp

15 years ago

I really am shocked at the comment below from the reviewer in Irvine about Maria and Fulbright Montessori. I can say, as a parent who's child actually attended the school, and has first hand experience dealing with Maria, Sally and all the teachers there, that she and her staff could not have been more professional, honest or curteous. We never once had any reason to question Maria's integrity, and I actually take personal offence that someone would slander her on Yelp. One very importaint thing to consider when ch... read more

Nicole A. 

on Yelp

15 years ago

You get what you pay for. At first, I thought the tuition in this school was too expensive, but then I realized that this school is not a daycare at all, but really a learning institution for my 2 year old. Establishing good learning habits, social skills, and good habits is important in a child, and what better place to start than at 2 years old at Fulbright Montessori. The teachers are very trained.... they're not just any adults that completed a license and know how to change a diaper. They have teaching credentials an... read more

M H. 

on Yelp

15 years ago

Fulbright Montessori and Maria Houlihan exemplify professionalism and early education at its best. I first came across Fulbright Montessori and Maria after an extensive search for preschools for my first child in 2007. After researching three different, early education philiosophies, my husband and I agreed that Montessori was the best fit for our child. Accordingly, I researched and visited 7 Montessori schools. Of those, I found Fulbright Montessori to offer the most emcompassing program for the early toddler age - muc... read more

Li Z. 

on Yelp

a year ago

School Leader Maha is begging parents to write good reviews since the school is rumored to be shutting down. She also only talks to certain parents and plays favorites with a few. She sits in the front office unprofessionally and has meetings with parents and talks loudly about private information. I don't feel comfortable sending my child to this school anymore. I will not be re-enrolling after the end of the school year. I only stay because my child has nice friends in their class. School is also very UNETHICAL!!!! Th... read more

Landy X. 

on Yelp

2 years ago

We absolutely love Ms. Julie and the previous teachers who are no longer at Fulbright. Everything changed after the school was bought by Endeavor Schools, which put Alexandria Magliarditi (she refers herself as Dr. M) in charge (another parent complained about her when she was running other Endeavor schools). It took so much effort and love to build a school, but it only took about two months for everything to fall apart. So SAD! We are looking elsewhere for our little one. 

David K. 

on Yelp

2 years ago

Our family absolutely loved this school and the wonderful people there. But the recent changes and the inexcusable treatment toward the former director, Ms. Julie, is abhorrent. She was the best leader a parent could ask for their child. I am horrified that the new owners could treat Ms. Julie in such a way. For the sake of the students and teachers at Fulbright, I hope the new owners figure out a way to restore the Fulbright culture. It is unfortunate that a once great Montessori has epically failed. 

Andrae M. 

on Yelp

2 years ago

Since getting bought out by Endeavor, and the departure of their amazing director Julie Bergman, much of what made Fulbright an amazing school is now missing. In our early encounters with the new team, we were repeatedly lied to about Julie's departure, we were charged a registration fee though we hadn't officially registered for the new semester or signed anything authorizing the charge. When I requested a refund, they sent me an email instructing me to signup to some third party company, give them my social security num... read more

Miya B. 

on Yelp

2 years ago

Just wanted to update as director and most staff has all changed in the last 30 days. I have pulled my kids out. The change over was disruptive and concerning and it did not need to be handled in this manner. Left most of the parents very uneasy. New staff did not take the time to introduce themselves or communicate with the parents until after concerns were raised. I did not feel good with many strangers around my kids with no warning or communication. 

Betty B. 

on Yelp

2 years ago

This review is for the new management under Endeavor Schools. Fulbright was a five star establishment under the previous leadership of Julie and her team of amazing teachers. Unfortunately, within three weeks of Endeavors leadership more than half of the families withdrew their children from the school. There is absolutely no respect to the children, teachers and parents from Endeavor. The lack of value and respect they have reflects the organization Endeavor represents and we do not trust our child in this environment. ... read more