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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 |
Fulbright was a wonderful place until purchased by Endeavor schools. Their push for changes and treatment of the staff led to the director and half a dozen teachers leaving in a span of a few months. All the positive past comments were due to the hard efforts of the past director and the environment she fostered with her teachers. There are so many issues that almost a hundred parents banded together to communicate concerns. The responses and engagement were lackluster. They are bleeding teachers. Parents (some who have sp... read more
Worst school ever !!! Thank god I found another school for my child cuz the administration office is a joke !!! They don't care about the kids or the parents they just sit down on their chair good for nothing people
Parents Beware! DO NOT send your children to Fulbright. I am writing this review with a very heavy heart. After much searching, we were thrilled to have found such a wonderful Montessori. The safe, personable and loving atmosphere, combined with true montessori mind set and teachings were exactly what we wanted for our children. Sadly, that all changed with the take over by Endeavor corporate schools. Recently we were informed of the resignation our beloved director Ms. Julie and that "Dr. M" would be stepping in. We ... read more
This one star goes to Endeavor Schools and Alexandra Magliarditi. This review has nothing to do with the teachers of Fulbright. The teachers are the most amazing human beings I have ever met. Unfortunately, because of Endeavor Schools and Alexandra, the amazing teachers will soon leave Fulbright and other school will be blessed with them. Bottom line, Alexandra and Endeavor will say "It was Ms. Julie's choice to resign" "We even gave her more money." Ms. Julie was the former director of Fulbright. She was the heart and soul... read more
Long story, just make a conclusion at first, not recommend this place. We already leave Fulbright for 3 weeks, my son still has a strange behavior: whenever he has been to a new place, he always puts his hands on his back, looks so afraid to explore anything. I'm so heartbroken seeing my son acting like this because my son is not a PRISONER! We consulted 2 pediatricians and other preschools, and they said it's WEIRD. Till now I still need to encourage my kiddo every day: "hey it's okay! you don't need to put your hands on yo... read more
I usually don't put/add reviews, but what happened with Our 2yr old daughter at Fulbright can not go unnoticed. Our daughter started in Nov 2020 with Fulbright as soon as she turned 2 in Miss Zoe's class that had 2-3 other kids. Her first 3 month went relatively pretty good with no complaints & very positive feedback (we kept some of her daily teacher notes for the records). Past forward to late January we were informed that she & the other kids will join/merge with a bigger class with Miss Linda (in addition to her existe... read more
UPDATE: in the past few days I have 5+ current fulbright parents interested in the new school. This school is awful, just to note my two kids went here for over a year, so I have alot of familiarity with this school, the administration and the teaching staff. My mother was a Montessori school teacher, so I am really familiar with Montessori structure. One day out of the blue we got an email from the director, Ms. Julie, stating that from that day forward my kids would be no longer enrolled in the school. (An email!) We were... read more
In response to the director's comment, yes, my review is very much about this school. My initials are my maiden name, never updated on here. I stated my reasons for never coming forward to management in my review. My children are out of the school and my family has moved on to a better environment. All is good with us.
Business response:
"L. S.", I have looked through my records and have no recollection or record of a family attending our school that meets your description. Also, as our Montessori teachers are seasoned teachers with years of caring and nurturing interactions with our children and our parents, this does not seem to be a description of our school. Perhaps you have us confused with another Montessori school in Lake Forest. We pride ourselves on the quality of the teachers we have on staff. If there is ever a concern about the behavior of th... read more
I am a 34 year old working mom and after much research and several school tours, I placed my 2 yr old son at Fulbright back in Sept 2013. I've never written a public review but I feel that it is my responsibility as a mother to share our story. At first the school made a very positive impression on us with their environment, curriculum and staff and we were happy with our decision to place our son there. However, we soon noticed some things...he came home after the first week with a couple of small bruises on his thigh an... 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.