Grigorescu is a quiet residential neighbourhood in the west of Cluj-Napoca, stretching along the Someș river, leafy and family-friendly — a place where the offering of kindergartens and nurseries is surprisingly rich. We’ve gathered all 22 institutions in Grigorescu verified on piticluj.ro: 12 kindergartens and 10 nurseries, public and 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 Grigorescu (ages 0-3)

Grigorescu has 10 nurseries — 2 public and 8 private. The public ones are run by the municipality via creseclujnapoca.ro; they’re free, with a monthly meal fee (roughly ~150-300 RON):

The private nurseries offer extended-day programmes and small groups (approximate monthly fees):

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 Grigorescu

The neighbourhood’s 4 public kindergartens are free (with a meal fee of roughly ~250 RON/month) and belong to two units with several sites and structures in the area:

Several structures share addresses with the area’s nurseries (for example, Str. Alexandru Vlahuță 59 and Str. Donath 150 host both a nursery and a kindergarten), so it’s worth visiting them together when you draw up your shortlist.

Private kindergartens in Grigorescu

For parents looking for extended-day programmes, small groups, or English-language teaching, Grigorescu has 8 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 a Hungarian or English section in Grigorescu

Hungarian families have several options in Grigorescu: the Kolozsvári Református Kollégium Bölcsőde (a fully Hungarian-language nursery), plus the Hungarian-language groups at Creșa Căsuța Iepurașilor, Grădinița Licurici Structura 1 and Grădinița Mica Sirenă (main site). The full city- and county-wide list is in the guide on Hungarian-language kindergartens.

For English-language teaching, the neighbourhood options are Ary Kindergarten, Camigo 1, ELF, Kiddo Care, and the Patricia / TEI group — at Patricia / TEI 1 and its associated nursery there is also German-language teaching. 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 Grigorescu? 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 Grigorescu 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 Grigorescu? Yes — the Kolozsvári Református Kollégium Bölcsőde (Str. Donath 150) teaches entirely in Hungarian, and Creșa Căsuța Iepurașilor on Str. Donath has a Hungarian-language group.

How much does a kindergarten in Grigorescu cost? Public kindergartens and nurseries are free, with a meal fee of roughly ~150-300 RON/month. Private ones range between ~2100 and 3800 RON/month, depending on the programme and facilities.

How do I reach Grigorescu’s kindergartens by public transport? Grigorescu 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 Grigorescu 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.