Apahida commune, growing fast to the east of Cluj-Napoca, has state kindergartens in the centre and the villages, plus a public nursery (ages 0–3). The main unit is “Micii Exploratori” kindergarten (Apahida centre), and the commune’s nursery is “Voinicel” nursery (Câmpenești). Enrollment is done through the coordinating school/kindergarten, on the ISJ Cluj calendar.

Below you’ll find the list of units, where to enroll, and the capacity context.

Apahida’s state kindergartens

  • “Micii Exploratori” extended-programme kindergarten — Apahida, str. Libertății. It’s the main unit (with legal personality), in a new building opened in 2022.
  • Sânnicoară extended-programme kindergarten — Sânnicoară, str. Școlii.
  • Dezmir normal-programme kindergarten — Dezmir, str. Crișeni.
  • Corpadea normal-programme kindergarten — Corpadea, str. Crișeni.

Preschool groups in Apahida village are also within “Ștefan Pascu” secondary school (str. Libertății 114).

”Voinicel” nursery (ages 0–3)

  • “Voinicel” nursery — Câmpenești, str. Câmpenești. It’s the commune’s only public nursery (0–3, from a few months old), open Monday to Friday.

How to enroll

  • Kindergarten: enrollment follows the ISJ Cluj calendar (re-enrollment → stage I → stage II → adjustment). See our guides to the enrollment calendar and enrolling in a state kindergarten.
  • Nursery: the file is submitted at the commune’s coordinating unit/school (Micii Exploratori / “Ștefan Pascu” school), not the Cluj-Napoca municipal network.
  • Priority usually goes to families living or working in the commune.

Confirm the details. Addresses, groups and places change. Confirm with Apahida town hall and the coordinating school/kindergarten before enrolling.

Capacity and context

Apahida is one of the most dynamic communes in the metropolitan area, with many young families. There was real pressure on places (the kindergarten ran in shifts, and preschoolers were temporarily housed in improvised spaces), largely resolved by the new “Micii Exploratori” building (2022) and additional rooms. Local authorities say all kindergarten children have a place, and nursery (0–3) capacity remains the tightest point, covered mainly by “Voinicel” nursery.

Frequently asked questions

What state kindergartens are there in Apahida? “Micii Exploratori” kindergarten (Apahida centre), Sânnicoară kindergarten, plus the normal-programme kindergartens in Dezmir and Corpadea; preschool groups are also at “Ștefan Pascu” school.

Is there a nursery in Apahida? Yes — “Voinicel” nursery in Câmpenești, the commune’s only public nursery, for children aged 0–3.

How do I enroll in kindergarten in Apahida? On the ISJ Cluj calendar (re-enrollment, stage I, stage II, adjustment), with the file submitted at the commune’s coordinating unit.

Are there private kindergartens in Apahida? We haven’t confirmed private kindergartens in Apahida commune; the private options nearby are usually in Cluj-Napoca.

Do I have priority if I live in the commune? Usually yes — families living or working in the commune have priority.

Sources

  • ISJ Cluj — the network of education units 2025–2026 and preschool enrollment
  • Apahida town hall and “Ștefan Pascu” secondary school Apahida (their own pages)

See all our sources on the data sources page.

Conclusion

In Apahida you have “Micii Exploratori” kindergarten, kindergartens in Sânnicoară, Dezmir and Corpadea, plus “Voinicel” nursery for ages 0–3. Confirm places with the town hall and the coordinating unit, follow the ISJ calendar, and see every kindergarten and nursery in the Cluj area on the interactive piticluj.ro map.