Dâmbul Rotund is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west of Cluj-Napoca, next to Gruia, filling up with young families. We’ve gathered all 10 institutions in Dâmbul Rotund verified on piticluj.ro: 7 kindergartens and 3 nurseries — 3 public and 7 private, some with a Hungarian or English section. Below you’ll find the full list with addresses, plus the enrollment steps for the 2026-2027 school year.
Nurseries in Dâmbul Rotund (ages 0-3)
Dâmbul Rotund has 3 private nurseries, all teaching in Romanian and English. Prices are approximate and should be confirmed directly with each provider:
- Camigo 3 Creșă Gruia — Str. Lombului 2-4 (roughly 2800-3800 RON/month)
- ImagiNation EYC Nursery — Str. Corneliu Coposu 143 (roughly 3500-4500 RON/month)
- Rainbow Creșă Toddler — Str. Vrancea 23 (roughly 3000-4000 RON/month)
The neighbourhood has no public nursery of its own, but you can enroll at any municipal nursery in Cluj-Napoca via the City Hall portal. The detailed steps are in our guide on enrolling at a public nursery.
Public kindergartens in Dâmbul Rotund
The neighbourhood’s 3 public kindergartens are part of the Neghiniță Kindergarten network and are free (with a meal fee of roughly ~250 RON/month):
- Neghiniță Kindergarten (main building) — Str. Corneliu Coposu 20 (with a Hungarian section)
- Neghiniță Kindergarten, Structure 1 — Str. Partizanilor 17
- Neghiniță Kindergarten, Structure 2 — Calea Baciului 56 (with a Hungarian section)
The three Neghiniță structures cover the neighbourhood’s main areas, so it’s worth comparing all of them when you draw up your shortlist.
Private kindergartens in Dâmbul Rotund
For parents looking for extended-day programmes, small groups, or English-language teaching, Dâmbul Rotund has 4 private kindergartens:
- British School of Cluj — Str. Tăietura Turcului 47V, an international English-language programme (roughly 6000-9500 RON/month)
- Camigo 3 Gruia — Str. Lombului 2-4, RO + EN teaching (roughly 2500-3500 RON/month)
- ImagiNation Early Years Centre — Str. Corneliu Coposu 143, RO + EN teaching (roughly 3000-4500 RON/month)
- Rainbow Montessori Center — Str. Vrancea 23, Montessori approach RO + EN (roughly 2800-3800 RON/month)
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 or English section
Hungarian families have 2 institutions with a Hungarian-language group in Dâmbul Rotund: the Neghiniță Kindergarten (main building and Structure 2). The full city- and county-wide list is in the guide on Hungarian-language kindergartens.
For English-language teaching, the neighbourhood options are British School of Cluj, Camigo 3, ImagiNation (nursery and kindergarten), and Rainbow — 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. Proximity of residence may count as a specific criterion set by each institution, but it is not a guaranteed automatic priority for kindergartens — 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. The full list, with downloadable templates and special cases (divorced parents, parental leave), is in the Documents needed guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best kindergarten in Dâmbul Rotund? There’s no single answer — it depends on your priorities: extended-day programme, language of instruction, distance from home, or budget. Use the filters on the interactive map to compare the neighbourhood’s institutions by these criteria.
Does Dâmbul Rotund have a public nursery? The neighbourhood has no municipal nursery of its own, but the three private nurseries (Camigo 3, ImagiNation, Rainbow) cover the 0-3 age group. For a public place, you can enroll at a nearby municipal nursery via creseclujnapoca.ro.
Are there Hungarian-language kindergartens in Dâmbul Rotund? Yes — the Neghiniță Kindergarten runs Hungarian-language groups at its main building (Str. Corneliu Coposu 20) and at Structure 2 (Calea Baciului 56).
How much does a kindergarten in Dâmbul Rotund cost? The public Neghiniță kindergartens are free, with a meal fee of roughly ~250 RON/month. Private ones range between ~2500 and 9500 RON/month, depending on the programme and how international it is.
How do I reach Dâmbul Rotund’s kindergartens by public transport? Dâmbul Rotund is 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 Dâmbul Rotund 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.