Mănăștur is the largest neighbourhood in Cluj-Napoca — a dense, residential district full of young families — so choosing a kindergarten or nursery here means navigating a surprisingly rich offering. We’ve gathered all 20 institutions in Mănăștur verified on piticluj.ro: 14 kindergartens and 6 nurseries, public and private, some with a Hungarian or English section. Below you’ll find the full list with addresses and contact details, plus the enrollment steps for the 2026-2027 school year.
Nurseries in Mănăștur (ages 0-3)
Mănăștur has 6 public nurseries, all run by the municipality via creseclujnapoca.ro. They’re free, with a monthly meal fee (roughly ~150-300 RON):
- Ursulețul Nursery, Structure I — Str. Meziad 4 (also has a Hungarian-language group)
- Ursulețul Nursery, Structure II — Str. Meziad 4
- Cenușăreasa Nursery, Structure 1 — Str. Grigore Alexandrescu 47
- Cenușăreasa Nursery, Structure 2 — Str. Grigore Alexandrescu 47A
- Prichindel Nursery — Str. Arinilor 2-4
- Veronica Nursery — Str. Mehedinți 15
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 Mănăștur
The neighbourhood’s 9 public kindergartens are free (with a meal fee of roughly ~250 RON/month) and cover almost every part of Mănăștur:
- Academia Piticilor Kindergarten — Aleea Tazlău 11 (with a Hungarian section)
- Albinuța Kindergarten — Str. Grigore Alexandrescu 27 (with a Hungarian section)
- Albinuța Kindergarten, Structure 1 — Str. Grigore Alexandrescu 21A
- Buburuza Kindergarten — Str. Mehedinți 19
- Buburuza Kindergarten, Structure 1 — Str. Cioplea
- Dumbrava Minunată Kindergarten — Str. Grigore Alexandrescu 47 (with a Hungarian section)
- Licurici Kindergarten — Str. Arinilor 2-4
- Rază de Soare Kindergarten, Structure 1 — Str. Izlazului 12 (with a Hungarian section)
Also in Mănăștur is the Special Kindergarten (Aleea Borșa 2), for children with special educational needs — free, with specialist staff.
Many of these kindergartens share buildings or yards with the area’s nurseries (for example, Grigore Alexandrescu 47 hosts several structures), so it’s worth visiting them together when you draw up your shortlist.
Private kindergartens in Mănăștur
For parents looking for extended-day programmes, small groups, or English-language teaching, Mănăștur has 5 private kindergartens:
- ELF Kindergarten Câmpului — Str. Câmpului 39, RO + EN teaching (roughly 2500-3500 RON/month)
- Millennium Kindergarten — Str. Pârâului 7, the only one teaching in four languages (RO, EN, DE, FR)
- Seventh Heaven Kindergarten — Str. Agronomilor 5, RO + EN (roughly 2200-3000 RON/month)
- Spectrum International School — Calea Mănăștur 22-24, international programme RO + EN
- Pro Deo High School — Str. Grigore Alexandrescu 26A, a faith-based kindergarten
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 section in Mănăștur
Hungarian families have 7 institutions with a Hungarian-language group in Mănăștur: the Ursulețul nurseries (Structures I and II), and the Academia Piticilor, Albinuța (main + Structure 1), Dumbrava Minunată, and Rază de Soare kindergartens. The full city- and county-wide list is in the guide on Hungarian-language kindergartens.
For English-language teaching, the neighbourhood options are ELF, Millennium, Seventh Heaven, and Spectrum — 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 Mănăștur? 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 Mănăștur 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 Mănăștur? Yes — the Ursulețul Nursery (Structures I and II) on Str. Meziad has a Hungarian-language group.
How much does a kindergarten in Mănăștur cost? Public kindergartens and nurseries are free, with a meal fee of roughly ~150-300 RON/month. Private ones range between ~2200 and 3500 RON/month, depending on the programme and facilities.
How do I reach Mănăștur’s kindergartens by public transport? Mănăștur 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 Mănăștur 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.