Gheorgheni is a large residential district in the eastern part of Cluj-Napoca, spread around the lakes and parks (the Iulius Mall – Iuliu Hațieganu Park area), and very popular with young families. Its early-education offering matches: we’ve gathered all 27 institutions in Gheorgheni verified on piticluj.ro — 17 kindergartens and 10 nurseries, of which 10 are public and 17 private, some with a Hungarian section or English-language teaching. Below you’ll find the full list with addresses, plus the enrollment steps for the 2026-2027 school year.
Nurseries in Gheorgheni (ages 0-3)
The neighbourhood has 10 nurseries, of which 4 are public and 6 private. The public nurseries are run by the municipality via creseclujnapoca.ro; they’re free, with only a monthly meal fee (roughly ~150-300 RON):
- Creșa Casa Spiridușilor — Str. Băița 1 (with a Hungarian-language group)
- Creșa Castelul Fermecat — Str. Septimiu Albini 91-93 (with a Hungarian-language group)
- Creșa Patrocle — Str. Herculane 13A
- Creșa Scufița Roșie — Str. Detunata 2
The private nurseries offer extended-day programmes and small groups, many with English-language teaching (approximate monthly fees):
- KEY International School Nursery — Str. Alexandru Vaida Voevod 59, EN teaching (contact for price)
- Kinderland Creșă — Str. Aron Densușianu 42, RO + EN + DE (roughly 1500-2500 RON)
- LittleMe Early Learning Center — Str. Liviu Rebreanu 9, RO + EN (roughly 2500-3500 RON)
- Maple Bear Cluj Centru Creșă — Str. Constantin Brâncoveanu 22, RO + EN + DE (roughly 4000-5500 RON)
- Teddy Bear (Baladei) — Str. Baladei 26A, RO + EN (roughly 2500-3500 RON)
- Transylvania College Cambridge Nursery — Aleea Băișoara 2A, RO + EN (roughly ~30000-45000 RON/year — contact admissions)
Enrollment at public nurseries is done online, through the Cluj-Napoca City Hall portal. The detailed steps are in our guide on enrolling at a public nursery.
Public kindergartens in Gheorgheni
The neighbourhood’s 6 public kindergartens are free (with a meal fee of roughly ~250 RON/month) and cover the area between the lakes and Str. Septimiu Albini well:
- Grădinița Așchiuță Structura 3 — Str. Nicolae Pascaly 2-4
- Grădinița de aplicație Dumbrăvioara — Str. Detunata 2 (with a Hungarian section)
- Grădinița Degețica Structura 1 — Str. Venus 20-22 (with a Hungarian section)
- Grădinița Lumea Copiilor (main site) — Str. Septimiu Albini 91 (with a Hungarian section)
- Grădinița Lumea Copiilor Structura 1 — Str. Septimiu Albini 53 (with a Hungarian section)
- Grădinița Micul Prinț — Aleea Herculane 13 (with a Hungarian section)
Several of these structures share addresses or yards with the area’s nurseries (for example Str. Detunata 2 and Str. Septimiu Albini 91), so it’s worth visiting them together when you draw up your shortlist.
Private kindergartens in Gheorgheni
For parents looking for extended-day programmes, small groups, or English-language teaching, Gheorgheni has 11 private kindergartens (approximate monthly fees):
- ELF Kindergarten Brâncuși — Str. Constantin Brâncuși 36A, RO + EN (roughly 2500-3500 RON)
- KEY International School — Str. Alexandru Vaida Voevod 59, EN teaching (contact for price)
- Kinderland — Str. Aron Densușianu 42, RO + EN + DE (roughly 1250-2250 RON)
- Liceul Pro Deo Gheorgheni — Str. Alexandru Vaida Voevod 55A, a faith-based kindergarten (contact for price)
- LittleMe Early Learning Center — Str. Liviu Rebreanu 9, RO + EN (roughly 2500-3500 RON)
- Maple Bear Cluj Centru — Str. Constantin Brâncoveanu 22, RO + EN + DE (roughly 3500-5000 RON)
- Maple Bear Cluj Gheorgheni (Primary) — Str. 25 Octombrie 1944 1, RO + EN (roughly 3500-5000 RON)
- Octofun Academy — Str. Alexandru Vaida Voevod 63, RO + EN (roughly 2500-3000 RON)
- Panda Kindergarten 2 Bună Ziua — Str. Zaharia Stancu 25, RO + EN (roughly 2500-3500 RON)
- Teddy Bear — Str. Baladei 26A, RO + EN (roughly 2200-3000 RON)
- Transylvania College Cambridge — Aleea Băișoara 2A, RO + EN (roughly ~30000-45000 RON/year — contact admissions)
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 in Gheorgheni
Hungarian families in Gheorgheni have a Hungarian-language group at the Casa Spiridușilor and Castelul Fermecat nurseries, as well as at the de aplicație Dumbrăvioara, Degețica Structura 1, Lumea Copiilor (main + Structure 1) and Micul Prinț kindergartens. The full city- and county-wide list is in the guide on Hungarian-language kindergartens.
For English-language teaching, the neighbourhood options include KEY International School, Maple Bear, Transylvania College Cambridge, ELF, Kinderland, LittleMe, Octofun, Panda, and Teddy Bear — 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 Gheorgheni? 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.
Can I enroll my child in a Gheorgheni kindergarten if I live in another neighbourhood? Yes, you can apply anywhere, but the catchment area can matter for ranking if there are more applications than places. Check the situation with the specific kindergarten.
Are there Hungarian-language nurseries in Gheorgheni? Yes — the Casa Spiridușilor (Str. Băița 1) and Castelul Fermecat (Str. Septimiu Albini 91-93) nurseries have a Hungarian-language group.
How much does a kindergarten in Gheorgheni cost? Public kindergartens and nurseries are free, with a meal fee of roughly ~150-300 RON/month. Private ones generally range between ~1250 and 5500 RON/month, while international options (Transylvania College Cambridge) are billed annually — confirm the price directly with the institution.
How do I reach Gheorgheni’s kindergartens by public transport? Gheorgheni 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 Gheorgheni 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.