Între Lacuri is a quiet residential neighbourhood in the east of Cluj-Napoca, near the lakes and parks of the Gheorgheni area. We’ve gathered all 9 institutions in Între Lacuri verified on piticluj.ro: 7 kindergartens and 2 nurseries, of which 6 are public and 3 private — one of the more public-heavy neighbourhood offerings in the city. Below you’ll find the full list with addresses, plus the enrollment steps for the 2026-2027 school year.

Nurseries in Între Lacuri (ages 0-3)

Între Lacuri has 2 public nurseries, run by the municipality via creseclujnapoca.ro. They’re free, with a monthly meal fee (roughly ~150-300 RON):

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 Între Lacuri

The neighbourhood has 4 public kindergartens, all free (with a meal fee of roughly ~250 RON/month):

Grădinița Lizuca shares an address with Creșa Prâslea cel Voinic on Str. Cojocnei, so it’s worth visiting them together when you draw up your shortlist.

Private kindergartens in Între Lacuri

For parents looking for extended-day programmes, small groups, or Hungarian- or English-language teaching, Între Lacuri has 3 private kindergartens:

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

Kindergartens with a Hungarian and English section in Între Lacuri

Hungarian families have Grădinița Reformată Între Lacuri in the neighbourhood, teaching in Hungarian. The full city- and county-wide list is in the guide on Hungarian-language kindergartens.

For English-language teaching, the Între Lacuri option is Happy Hearts — 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 Între Lacuri? 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 an Între Lacuri 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 kindergartens in Între Lacuri? Yes — Grădinița Reformată Între Lacuri on Str. Mureșului teaches in Hungarian.

How much does a kindergarten in Între Lacuri cost? Public kindergartens and nurseries are free, with a meal fee of roughly ~150-300 RON/month. The faith-based private kindergartens start at around ~1500 RON/month; for Happy Hearts, contact the kindergarten directly for fees.

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