While state nurseries in Cluj close for a period in August, many private nurseries and kindergartens stay open in summer — though most of them also take a few days or weeks off in August. There’s no fixed, set-in-stone list, because each unit sets its own summer schedule. The safest route is to ask the units you’re interested in directly. Below you’ll find how to find them and what to ask.
Why there’s no fixed list
A private nursery/kindergarten’s summer schedule changes from year to year and differs between units: some run without a break, others close 1–3 weeks in August for cleaning and holidays. So instead of a list that goes stale, we show you how to check quickly.
How to find an option open in summer
- Start from the map. On the interactive map, filter by nursery (🍼) or kindergarten (🎒) and your neighbourhood, then open the private units’ pages.
- Call or write to 3–5 nearby units and ask directly about the August schedule.
- Prioritise larger networks (with several sites), which more often have a continuous summer programme.
For English options, also see English-speaking nurseries (0–3).
What to ask each unit
- The exact period they’re open in August (and any break week).
- The summer schedule (sometimes reduced compared with the rest of the year).
- The price for a few weeks or a summer month — see also how much a private nursery costs in Cluj.
- Available places — they fill up fast in summer.
- Whether they accept short-term enrollment (just for the state nursery’s closure period).
How it links to the state nursery
If you attend a state nursery that closes in August, an open private nursery is the most direct alternative for that period. See the context in nurseries closed in summer and the other options in your alternatives when the nursery closes in summer.
Frequently asked questions
Which private nurseries are open in summer in Cluj? Many stay open, but each has its own August schedule (some close 1–3 weeks). There’s no fixed list — check directly with the units you’re interested in.
How do I find one open in August? Filter on the interactive map by nursery/kindergarten and neighbourhood, then call a few private units and ask about the August schedule.
Do they have a reduced schedule in summer? Sometimes yes — some private nurseries reduce their hours in August. Confirm the exact times.
Can I enrol my child for just a few weeks? It depends on the unit. Ask whether they accept short-term enrollment for the state nursery’s closure period.
How much does a private nursery cost in summer? It depends on the unit and schedule; see the indicative ranges in our price table. Confirm the summer fee with each.
Sources
- The piticluj.ro directory — private nurseries and kindergartens (pages and contacts)
- Each unit’s pages and summer announcements (their own websites)
- Government Decision no. 566/2022 (the context for state nursery closures)
See all our sources on the data sources page.
Conclusion
Many private nurseries and kindergartens in Cluj stay open in summer, but each with its own August schedule — so check directly. Start from the interactive piticluj.ro map, filter by neighbourhood, and ask the units about their August schedule.