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Arborland Montessori Children's Academy, PK-6 (Private)

1700 W Valencia Dr Fullerton, CA 92833

Phone Number: (714) 871-2311

Fax Number: (714) 773-1532

Website: www.arborland.com

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2/11/2011

I LOVE ARBORLAND!!! I am currently an eighth grader at Parks Junior High School. My 9 years at Arborland has established an excellent foundation for me! As a 7th grader, I was taking Advanced Algebra and advanced choir with 8th graders. I was also in the GATE program. This year, in addition to maintaining a 4.0 GPA, I was elected as our school s student body secretary and recently crowned as Miss Fullerton Outstanding Teen First Runner Up. I believe education is a preparation for life. I thank Arborland for providing me with excellent academic, leadership and public speaking skills. Arborland gave all of their students opportunities to perform on stage multiple times a year. My performance experience has helped me to win the top interview award in this year s Miss Fullerton Outstanding Teen competition. I continue to take vocal, piano, and dance lessons at Arborland Academy of the Arts. I love Arborland and look forward to continuing its alumni s excellence tradition!!!

written by a Other

1/19/2011

I have been with Arborland for 9 years. I am happy to say the staff is like a second family. All the teacher's are also caring and loving to their students and have good relationships with the parents. Arborland is a great school to start your child's academic and social foundation that will carry he/she through for the rest of their lives.

written by a Teacher

1/7/2011

We have our children attending the Valencia campus. We are very impress by the dedication and care that teachers provide to their students. My older one surprises us once awhile with his understanding of academic areas for example he tells our pediatrician that he likes geometry for the first grader. I say that he knows the word but does not understand the meaning so the doctor asks him what it is. His response is the study of angles and relationships. He nails it. The second one in pre-school also surprises us everyday with the improvement in writing and reading. Our hats are off to the teachers and their staff. Like any other private school. The school administers are not very pleasant to deal with but sharing the notes with other private schools parents in the area. They are much kinder and professional. We hope that you would visit the school because teaching staff and their assistance are very professional and caring.

written by a Parent

12/10/2010

The Arborland principal, staff, and teachers are great! My child loves coming to school every day and has progressed so much once she started attending. The curriculum, teacher ratio, activities, and child care options are excellent. This school exposes the children to a more well-rounded and balanced school environment while carefully addressing the child's maturity and educational progression at their level. Excellent school and activity center!

written by a Parent

10/13/2010

Dr. Chen is very interested in making sure the child has a loving and education type environment. I am so proud to be working here and hope that I will continue to grow in my knowledge with children. This school is very loving and it feels like a home away from home. The families love to spend more time with the other families and I constantly witness lifelong friendships and relationships being formed. Many of my previous students come back to visit saying how much they miss Arborland and how fun and educating it all was. I hope that you can come check it out for yourself. Truly a great School.

written by a Teacher

9/17/2010

I love the small class size Arborland offers. When you walk into a public school, there are at least 30 children in the room with 1 teacher. My son's class has 20 children with 2 teachers. All the teachers are very friendly and caring at Arborland. Every child gets so much attention. My son loves his teachers. They not only teach him. They also make time to chat with him and understand him. Because he loves his teachers, he wants to do the very best he can to impress them. We are just so happy that our son excels in every subject area.

written by a Parent

9/17/2010

Arborland gave me too many near and dear memories to list, so I'll wrap this up by saying "thank you" to the entire staff who contributed SO much to my happiness and joy that I share in life today. Arborland have prepared me to take on the world and for that, I am truly gracious.

written by a Other

9/17/2010

Arborland opened my eyes to a new way of learning. Its amazing how much the children learn and gain from attending a private school. The small classroom number and having 2 teachers gives childen tha extra one on one attention and a fun learning environment.

written by a Teacher

8/29/2010

I started Arborland when I was 3 years old and graduated from the elementary program. Arborland helped me a lot as a child. My parents enrolled me at Arborland because they knew that I would get a lot of individual attention and a nurturing environment that would help me grow. I had no trouble adjusting to public junior high school and found that academics were relatively easy. Because my academic foundations were well-built at Arborland, I was always on the honor roll in junior high and was also accepted into the GATE program. My strong academic foundations carried me through high school where I graduated at the top 5% of my class and completed the International Baccalaureate Program. I was very excited to go to Cornell University and graduate with a degree in Biology! Thank you Arborland!!

written by a Other

8/27/2010

Arborland is a wonderful school for children to grow academically, socially, emotionally and physical. Children are treated with respect, and learning is fun!!!

written by a Teacher

8/24/2010

I have been an employ at Arborland for 4 years now, and I love everything about it. The children amaze me everyday with something they learned in the classroom. Arborland is full of wonderful children, staff, teachers, and the principal is also wonderful. The principal cares about the school, children, and all the staff memebers, and it really shows, especially with all her wonderful shows/ recitals she puts on. I would highly recommend Arborland to any parent!

written by a Teacher

8/17/2010

Arborland Montessori is a joy for my two children. It is a dream come true for every child as they learn, explore, grow & make friendships at their own pace. It is a true Montessori school by every definition of the word , " Montessori." From the dedicated principal to the teachers.. everybody pitches in their one hundred percent, a safe well prepared environment where children are encouraged, loved and motivated to aim for the stars. Submitted by Ifra Khoso

written by a Parent

8/11/2010

I want to thank Arborland for providing excellent education to my three children. They not only have graduated from the top universities in the nation, but also have been very successful in their careers. Arborland built great foundations for my children, especially developed their public speaking skills. My children are well educated, confident, and responsible. I have kept all the video tapes from their recitals and international cultural day performances. What a great memory we had at Arborland! It was the best investment we made for our children.

written by a Parent

8/9/2010

I have two children that have attend Arborland since they were 18 months, they are now in second and fourth grade and I couldn t be happier. My children love to go to school and love to learn! They are also far above the state average in academics and more important to me they are well rounded socially. Great School!

written by a Parent

8/2/2010

My son has attended this school for the past four years and this school has exceed my expectations. When I come home from work my son can't wait to show me something new he has learned. I love all the teachers and the director Dr. Chen really understands what the parents expect from her and the school.

written by a Parent

4/22/2010

Arborland is such an EXCELLENT school!!! I am constantly amazed at how much my children have learned! I have a 4 y/o and 5 y/o in Kindergarten. Although they had were attending a different preschool for the previous two years, neither of them learned much besides their ABCs. They started here last September, and now (April), my Kinder is reading at a 1st grade level and my 4y/o is reading at K/1st grade level, and WANT to keep learning more. Also, they both learned the continents, geography, addition, subtraction, and was shocked to hear my 4 y/o tell me some of her multiplications. You could literally ask them about any county and she could tell you where and what continent it's lcoated. I'm also extremely impressed by their 'Practical Life Exercises', where they teach the children to clean, wash and respect each other's things. They even taught them to sew buttons..

written by a Parent

3/17/2010

this school is just excellent. it is clearly one of the best private schools ever established. I was once a student there, and It has helped me more than any other school

written by a Student

12/20/2009

i feel the cericulum at my school is exelent. i love the school and am sad to leave after i graduate. the teachers give a large amount of personal teaching because the student - teacher ratio is so good. in 2009 my class of 30 students had 3 teachers.

written by a Student

12/10/2008

I am also a proud parent of two Arborland students. I stumbled upon Arborland two years ago while on a relentless quest for a preschool that included caring teachers, a safe environment and adequate academic preparation for elementary school. After visiting nearly every preschool in Fullerton and some in surrounding cities, I found Arborland. I honestly could not be more pleased with this school. My son is thriving in kindergarten. He adores his teacher and his friends and manages to complete a very large amount of work every day without a second thought. My daughter recently turned 3 and began a primary class with an equally wonderful teacher. The 4 year olds are reading and completing addition problems. The extracirricular activities are numerous and the school parties and holiday celebrations are grand. I feel great dropping my children off every morning.

written by a Parent

7/10/2008

Arborland is an excellent school! Everyone gets individual attention. The education is very well-rounded and gave me a superior foundation for all my subjects. The main thing is that Arborland trains everyone extra well in public-speaking. With fewer students, everyone gets a chance to go onstage a few times a year. The best part of having fewer students is that you make friends that last a lifetime. There are many special events and educational/fun field trips. Arborland is a perfect school to start off ones education. :)

written by a Student

6/3/2008

I am a proud parent of 2 Arborland students. My son just entered public school due to financial reasons, and I regret not being able to keep him at this wonderful school. My daughter, however, is still enrolled at Arborland. I am so glad that she is able to receive a great education, thanks to the ... Read more wonderful staff at this school. This school challenges the children just enough not to discourage them, whereas in public school, my son is not being challenged at all. It is a great start for young children to learn essential skills and academics in a fun and safe environment. The staff is friendly, and very commited to my children's needs. Sending children to Arborland is the best decision a parent can make.

written by a Parent

1/22/2008

I am a proud parent of 2 Arborland students. My son just entered public school due to financial reasons, and I regret not being able to keep him at this wonderful school. My daughter, however, is still enrolled at Arborland. I am so glad that she is able to receive a great education, thanks to the wonderful staff at this school. This school challenges the children just enough not to discourage them, whereas in public school, my son is not being challenged at all. It is a great start for young children to learn essential skills and academics in a fun and safe environment. The staff is friendly, and very commited to my children's needs. Sending children to Arborland is the best decision a parent can make.

written by a Parent

12/27/2007

I absolutely love Arblorland Montessori. I believe Arborland lays a great foundation for a child's growth by exposing him/her to various aspects of learning such as math, reading, science, art, geography, etc. They start children learning at an early age. My son started at age 2 1/2 and I am excited about my 2 1/2 year old daughter joining him in January. They also offer a wide range of extracurricular activities such as swimming, tennis, piano, karate, dance, etc. My son learned to swim and has been taking tennis lessons with Mr. Guy for about 8 months. I also love the annual Halloween parade, International Day in the spring, and the annual Christmas/holiday recital which is a big deal. These are the most well prepared, fearless, confident children and I believe Arborland has really helped mold them into that type of person. If I could give Arborland 6 stars, I would!

written by a Parent

7/11/2005

A great school for those who like the montessori approach. The mix of age in the classroom associated with the teachers' support is great for developping outgoing children who tend to be advanced academically. The brand new buildings (with swimming pool and tennis) make it a great environnement for learning.

written by a Parent

1/21/2004

My child has attended Arborland for 5 years. This school caters to each child's individual needs. Her teachers have all been loving and caring while still providing a high standard of education. My daughter is excited to go to school and is excited about learning. My daughter has had alot of medical issues that this school was still able to deal with effectively. Great all around education.

written by a Parent

11/29/2003

Arborland Montessori Children's Academy is truly a great school. Children blossom at this school. They are are exposed to a wide range of subjects. The teachers focus on each child as an individual and each child progresses at their own pace. I really like the recitals, holiday celebrations and International Culture Day. Parents are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of their child's education.

written by a Parent