The standard schedule at nurseries and kindergartens in Cluj is on weekdays (usually between ~7:00 and 18:00–19:00 on the extended programme). Weekend or 24/7 (non-stop) options are rare and, where they exist, are private, often on request and with an extra cost. There’s no fixed list — you check directly with each unit. Below you’ll find how to find them and what to ask.

What schedules units actually have

  • Normal programme: a few hours in the morning (e.g. ~8:00–12:00/13:00).
  • Extended programme: usually ~7:00–18:00/19:00, on working days. See extended-programme kindergartens.
  • Weekend / 24/7: rare; state units don’t offer it, and at private ones it varies.

How to find a weekend or 24/7 option

There’s no register of units with a weekend/24-7 schedule, so:

  1. Filter the interactive map by nursery (🍼) or kindergarten (🎒) and neighbourhood.
  2. Call several private units and ask directly whether they offer a weekend or 24/7 schedule.
  3. Consider a nanny too, for weekend or evening cover — see nanny, nursery or grandparents.

What to ask each unit

  • The exact hours (from/to) on working days.
  • Whether there’s a Saturday/Sunday schedule and on what terms.
  • Whether there’s 24/7 or evening supervision.
  • The cost for the extra hours (often separate from the monthly fee).
  • Availability — places for such schedules are limited.

Alternatives for a flexible schedule

  • A nanny — for weekends, evenings or irregular hours.
  • Grandparents or a support network, for short periods.
  • An extended-programme nursery/kindergarten if you only need longer weekday hours.

Frequently asked questions

Are there weekend nurseries in Cluj? They’re rare. The standard schedule is on weekdays; check directly with private units whether they offer weekends.

Are there 24/7 nurseries? Very rarely. There’s no fixed list — ask each private unit.

Do state kindergartens have a weekend schedule? No. Their schedule is on working days, during the school year.

How do I cover weekends or evenings? Most often with a nanny or family help; some private units may offer extra hours, at a cost.

How much does the extended schedule cost? It depends on the unit and is often separate from the monthly fee. Confirm with each.

Sources

  • The piticluj.ro directory — nurseries and kindergartens in Cluj (schedule, where available)
  • Each unit’s pages and announcements (their own websites)

See all our sources on the data sources page.

Conclusion

A weekend or 24/7 schedule is rare in Cluj and, where it exists, private, on request and with a cost — there’s no fixed list, so you check directly. Start from the interactive piticluj.ro map, filter by neighbourhood, and ask the units about the exact hours.