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Fulbright Montessori Academy
- Preschools
- Lake Forest, CA
About this business
Location details
20411 James Bay Cir, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | |
| Tue | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | |
| Wed | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
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
Business response:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I’m genuinely sorry to hear that this has been your experience, and I appreciate you taking the time to express your concerns. Please know my door is always open—I’d truly welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and listen. Your voice matters, and I want both you and your child to feel supported, seen, and valued here. While I’m happy to hear your child enjoys being at school and has made special friendships, I also want your family’s overall experience to be just as positive. We’re... read more
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.
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.
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
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.
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
What once was great no longer is. Fulbright used to be a 5 star establishment with Miss Julie at the helm and her group of well trained, caring and more than capable staff. Naming each and every one of them would take much too long. That, however, all changed late July 2024 when Endeavor (the parent company) made a critical mistake. They walked out Miss Julie because they felt her warm, compassionate, and caring method of teaching did not bring in and churn students the corporate way. With no contingency plan in place, ... read more
My family was with Fulbright for the last 9 years, with 3 children having attended under Ms. Julie's amazing leadership and care. This school was beyond a 5 star establishment. Julie, the former director, truly has a heart of gold. She knew every child and parent's name, tended to their needs and concerns, hired top quality caring teachers, and Fulbright was truly a family. No typical school drama. All of the teachers got along and genuinely cared about the children and each other. In July 2023, Fulbright was purchased by E... read more
PARENTS READ. NEW MANAGEMENT STRIPS SCHOOL. What was once a warm, inviting, and family oriented school has now turned into a corporate money driven business thanks to the classless actions of Endeavor management. My son's last day of school came abruptly yesterday when my wife decided to speak out about the ongoing concerns many of us parents were having. Many issues they felt was better addressed through email, but not in person. They then proceed to say to parents in an email that they aren't aware of our concerns becaus... read more
Frequently asked questions about Fulbright Montessori Academy
How is Fulbright Montessori Academy rated?
Fulbright Montessori Academy has a 4 star rating with 116 reviews.
When is Fulbright Montessori Academy open?
Fulbright Montessori Academy is closed now. It will open on Monday at 7:30 a.m.