Andrei Mureșanu is a quiet, upscale neighbourhood just south of Cluj-Napoca’s centre, with villa-lined streets and plenty of greenery — exactly the kind of area where parents look for small groups and alternative pedagogical approaches. We’ve gathered all 15 institutions in Andrei Mureșanu verified on piticluj.ro: 10 kindergartens and 5 nurseries. The neighbourhood’s standout feature is immediately obvious: of the 15 institutions, 14 are private and only one is public — a concentration of private provision almost unique in Cluj, with plenty of Montessori, Waldorf, and multilingual teaching. Below you’ll find the full list with addresses, plus the enrollment steps for the 2026-2027 school year.
Nurseries in Andrei Mureșanu (ages 0-3)
The neighbourhood has no public nursery at all — all 5 nurseries are private, with extended-day programmes and small groups. The prices below are approximate (RON/month):
- Centrul Educațional Emanuela Creșă — Str. Prislop 7, RO + HU + DE teaching (roughly 2800-3800)
- Empatikids Creșă — Str. Anatole France 17, RO + EN (roughly 1700-1900)
- Fundația Montessori Cluj Creșă (Becaș) — Str. Becaș 20, RO + EN, Montessori pedagogy (roughly 3500-5000)
- Fundația Montessori Cluj Creșă (Brașov) — Str. Brașov 33, RO + EN + DE (roughly 3500-5000)
- Magic Land One Recoltei Creșă — Str. Recoltei 29, RO + EN (roughly 2800-3800)
If you prefer a public nursery, enrollment is done through the Cluj-Napoca City Hall portal — the detailed steps are in our guide on enrolling at a public nursery.
Public kindergartens in Andrei Mureșanu
The neighbourhood has a single public kindergarten, which is free (with a meal fee of roughly ~250 RON/month):
- Poienița Kindergarten, Structure 1 — Str. Brașov 27
As a structure of Poienița Kindergarten (whose main site is in the Bună Ziua neighbourhood), places are limited, so it’s worth checking availability directly with the institution well in advance.
Private kindergartens in Andrei Mureșanu
This is where the neighbourhood’s offering is concentrated — 9 private kindergartens, many with a Montessori or Waldorf profile and extended-day programmes (approximate prices RON/month):
- Centrul Educațional Emanuela — Str. Prislop 7, RO + HU + DE (roughly 2500-3500)
- Empatikids — Str. Anatole France 17, RO + EN (roughly 1700-1900)
- Fundația Montessori Cluj (Becaș) — Str. Becaș 20, RO + EN, Montessori pedagogy (roughly 3000-4500)
- Fundația Montessori Cluj (Brașov) — Str. Brașov 33, RO + EN + DE (roughly 3000-4500)
- Grădinița Sfânta Ana — Str. Zrinyi Miklós 10, a faith-based kindergarten (roughly 1500-2500)
- Grădinița Waldorf — Str. Anatole France 14, RO + HU, Waldorf pedagogy (contact for price)
- Magic Land One Recoltei — Str. Recoltei 29, RO + EN (roughly 2500-3500)
- Mikó Óvoda — Str. Aviator Bădescu 35, Hungarian-language teaching (roughly 1500-2500)
- Montessori Kinderhaus Cluj — Str. Kelemen Lajos 12, RO + EN + DE (roughly 3000-4500)
Private fees vary widely — see our guide on how much a private kindergarten costs in Cluj for a detailed comparison.
Kindergartens and nurseries with a Hungarian, English or German section
Andrei Mureșanu is surprisingly diverse linguistically. For Hungarian families, Mikó Óvoda teaches entirely in Hungarian, while Centrul Educațional Emanuela and Grădinița Waldorf have Hungarian-language groups. The full city- and county-wide list is in the guide on Hungarian-language kindergartens.
For English- or German-language teaching, the options are plentiful: the two locations of Fundația Montessori Cluj, Montessori Kinderhaus Cluj, Empatikids, and Magic Land One Recoltei. Details in the English-language kindergartens guide.
How to enroll: 2026-2027 calendar and criteria
Romania’s Ministry of Education approved the following calendar for the 2026-2027 school year (orders OMEC no. 3706/2026 and 3707/2026, per ISJ Cluj):
- 18 – 22 May 2026 — Re-enrollment of children already attending
- 25 May – 18 June 2026 — First enrollment phase for new children
- 22 June – 9 July 2026 — Second enrollment phase
- 17 – 27 August 2026 — Adjustment phase
Important: enrollment does not work on a “first come, first served” basis — the order in which you submit your application is not a criterion. When the number of applications to a kindergarten exceeds available places, children are ranked by the general and specific criteria in the methodology. At private kindergartens, enrollment is done directly with the institution, following each one’s own rules — confirm the situation directly with your chosen kindergarten or with ISJ Cluj.
Documents needed
For the enrollment file you’ll generally need: the application form, the child’s birth certificate, the parents’ ID cards, proof of employment, and a sworn statement. Private institutions may ask for additional documents (a schooling contract, a medical record). The full list, with downloadable templates and special cases, is in the Documents needed guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best kindergarten in Andrei Mureșanu? There’s no single answer — it depends on your priorities: pedagogy (Montessori, Waldorf, classic), language of instruction, distance from home, or budget. Use the filters on the interactive map to compare the neighbourhood’s institutions by these criteria.
Why are almost all kindergartens in Andrei Mureșanu private? Andrei Mureșanu is a quiet, villa-lined residential area that has particularly attracted private initiatives and alternative pedagogies (Montessori, Waldorf). The neighbourhood’s only public kindergarten is Poienița Kindergarten, Structure 1.
Are there Hungarian-language kindergartens in Andrei Mureșanu? Yes — Mikó Óvoda teaches entirely in Hungarian, and Centrul Educațional Emanuela and Grădinița Waldorf have Hungarian-language groups.
How much does a kindergarten in Andrei Mureșanu cost? Being mostly private, prices vary widely — from ~1700 RON/month at the more affordable options up to ~5000 RON/month at the Montessori nurseries. The public Poienița kindergarten is free, with an approximate meal fee.
How do I reach Andrei Mureșanu’s kindergartens by public transport? Andrei Mureșanu is well connected to the Cluj-Napoca CTP network. For current routes and timetables, see ctpcj.ro.
See every institution in the neighbourhood
Explore the kindergartens and nurseries in Andrei Mureșanu on the dedicated neighbourhood page or on the interactive piticluj.ro map, filtering by locality, language, category, and type. For the general selection steps, also read How to choose the right kindergarten.