Florești isn’t a Cluj-Napoca neighbourhood but the neighbouring commune — the most populous commune in Romania and one of the most sought-after areas for young families moving close to the city. That’s exactly why demand for kindergarten and nursery places is enormous here, and the offering grows year on year. We’ve gathered all 16 institutions in Florești verified on piticluj.ro: 10 kindergartens and 6 nurseries, of which 5 are public and 11 private. Below you’ll find the full list with addresses, plus the enrollment steps for the 2026-2027 school year.

Nurseries in Florești (ages 0-3)

Florești has 6 nurseries — one public and five private — useful for parents who need a flexible programme before their little one reaches kindergarten age. Prices are indicative and confirmed on site:

Creșa Cetatea Fetei is the commune’s only public nursery, so places are limited. Families who also want a public option in the city can look to the Cluj-Napoca municipality via creseclujnapoca.ro — the detailed steps are in our guide on enrolling at a public nursery.

Public kindergartens in Florești

The commune has 4 public kindergartens, all free (with a meal fee set by each unit):

Places at the public kindergartens in Florești fill up fast given the commune’s rapid population growth, so it’s worth submitting your application in the first enrollment phase.

Private kindergartens in Florești

For parents looking for extended-day programmes, small groups, or English-language teaching, Florești has 6 private kindergartens:

Private fees vary widely — see our guide on how much a private kindergarten costs in Cluj for a detailed comparison.

Kindergartens and nurseries with English- or Hungarian-language teaching in Florești

For families wanting early exposure to English, the Florești options are Little Big Steps (nursery and kindergarten, both structures) and Prichiland (nursery and kindergarten) — all with RO + EN teaching. The full city- and county-wide list is in the guide on English-language kindergartens.

Florești also has 3 public institutions with a Hungarian-language group: Grădinița Lumea Culorilor, the Gheorghe Șincai School kindergarten, and Creșa Cetatea Fetei — for more options, see the guide on Hungarian-language kindergartens.

How to enroll: the enrollment stages

The official calendar for enrolling in preschool education is set each year by Romania’s Ministry of Education and published by the Cluj County School Inspectorate (ISJ Cluj). The process usually follows the same stages:

  • Re-enrollment of children already attending (usually in spring)
  • First enrollment phase for new children
  • Second enrollment phase for any remaining places
  • Adjustment phase toward the end of summer

The exact dates change from year to year, so always check the up-to-date calendar on the ISJ Cluj website before submitting your file.

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 Florești? 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 commune’s 16 institutions by these criteria.

Does Florești have a public nursery? Yes — Creșa Cetatea Fetei is the commune’s only public nursery; the other five nurseries in Florești are private. For an additional public nursery place you can also look to the Cluj-Napoca municipality via creseclujnapoca.ro.

Can I enroll my child in a Florești kindergarten if I live in Cluj-Napoca? At a private kindergarten you can apply anywhere. At the commune’s 4 public kindergartens, the catchment area can matter for ranking if there are more applications than places — check the situation directly with the institution.

How much does a kindergarten in Florești cost? The public kindergartens are free, with a meal fee set by each unit. Private ones generally range between ~1200 and 3500 RON/month, depending on the programme, language of instruction, and facilities.

How do I reach Florești’s kindergartens by public transport? Florești is linked to Cluj-Napoca through the CTP network. For current routes and timetables, see ctpcj.ro.

See every institution in the commune

Explore the kindergartens and nurseries in Florești on the dedicated 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.

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