Plopilor is a small, central-western neighbourhood tucked next to the university area and the sports grounds along the Someș. It has 6 institutions verified on piticluj.ro: 4 kindergartens and 2 nurseries, of which 4 are public and 2 private, some with a Hungarian-language group. Below you’ll find the full list with addresses, plus the enrollment steps for the 2026-2027 school year.
Nurseries in Plopilor (ages 0-3)
- Micul Cercetaș Nursery — Str. Moților 58, a public nursery (free, with a meal fee of roughly ~150-300 RON/month), with a Hungarian-language group. Enrollment via creseclujnapoca.ro.
- Camigo 2 Creșă Centru — Str. Ilie Măcelaru 1-1A, a private nursery teaching RO + EN (roughly 2800-3800 RON/month).
Public kindergartens in Plopilor
The 3 public kindergartens are free (with a meal fee of roughly ~250 RON/month):
- Bambi Kindergarten (main site) — Str. Moților 58 (with a Hungarian section)
- Bambi Kindergarten, Structure 2 — Str. Oțetului 3
- Rază de Soare Kindergarten (main site) — Str. Moților 135 (with a Hungarian section)
Private kindergartens in Plopilor
- Camigo 2 Centru — Str. Ilie Măcelaru 1-1A, teaching RO + EN (roughly 2500-3500 RON/month). For a price comparison, see our guide on how much a private kindergarten costs in Cluj.
Hungarian section in Plopilor
Hungarian families have Hungarian-language groups in the neighbourhood at Micul Cercetaș Nursery, Bambi Kindergarten (main site), and Rază de Soare Kindergarten. The full city-wide list is in the guide on Hungarian-language kindergartens.
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
Enrollment does not work on a “first come, first served” basis — the order in which you submit your application is not a criterion. Public nursery enrollment is done online, through the City Hall portal. The documents you’ll need are detailed in the Documents needed guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are there Hungarian-language nurseries in Plopilor? Yes — the Micul Cercetaș Nursery on Str. Moților 58 has a Hungarian-language group.
How much does a kindergarten in Plopilor cost? Public kindergartens and nurseries are free, with a meal fee of roughly ~150-300 RON/month. Private ones range between ~2500 and 3800 RON/month, depending on the programme.
How do I reach Plopilor’s kindergartens by public transport? Plopilor is central and 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 Plopilor on the dedicated neighbourhood page or on the interactive piticluj.ro map, filtering by language, category, and type. For the general selection steps, also read How to choose the right kindergarten.