Many private kindergartens and nurseries in Cluj offer a discount for a second child (sibling), but it’s a commercial policy set by each unit — not state-regulated, it varies a lot, and most don’t publish it on their website. It’s usually around ~5–10% for the second child, sometimes more for the third. Always confirm with each unit. Below you’ll find concrete examples and what to ask.

How it works (and why it varies)

Unlike the state nursery (where discounts are tied to the law), at private units the sibling discount is each institution’s own decision. It can change year to year and is often communicated only on request or at the enrollment interview. So the safest thing is to ask directly.

Examples in Cluj (confirmed)

  • Children Care Center — a 15% discount for the second enrolled sibling, for the period both children attend.
  • Grădinița Răsărit — a flat 200 lei/month discount for siblings (for 2 siblings it applies to one child; for 3+ siblings, to two children).

As a general market benchmark, many private kindergartens in Romania offer around 5–10% for the second child. Other Cluj networks (e.g. Camigo, Centrul Heidi) are mentioned with ~10% discounts, but confirm the exact condition directly with the unit — not all publish the policy.

What to ask each unit

  • Is there a discount for the second/third child?
  • How much is it (a percentage or a fixed amount) and which child does it apply to?
  • For what period — only while both attend simultaneously?
  • Does it combine with other discounts (advance payment for 6/12 months)?

For price context, see how much a private nursery costs in Cluj and the cost of a private kindergarten. For the big picture, see nanny, nursery or grandparents.

Don’t confuse it with the state nursery exemption

The private sibling discount is a commercial policy. At the state nursery, “discounts” are tied to the law and to a single category (children at risk of separation from their family) — see state nursery fee exemptions and discounts.

Frequently asked questions

Which private kindergartens in Cluj offer a sibling discount? Confirmed: Children Care Center (15% for the second child) and Grădinița Răsărit (200 lei/month per sibling). Many others offer discounts but don’t publish them — ask each one.

How much is the discount usually? As a market benchmark, ~5–10% for the second child, sometimes more for the third. It varies between units.

Is it a rule that applies everywhere? No. It’s each private institution’s commercial policy, not state-regulated. Always confirm.

Does it apply to nursery too, not just kindergarten? It depends on the unit. Many networks have both a nursery and a kindergarten, with their own policies. Ask directly.

How do I find out the exact policy? Ask at the enrollment interview or by email/phone — many units communicate the discount only on request.

Sources

  • The institutions’ fee pages (Children Care Center, Grădinița Răsărit) — confirmed policies
  • The piticluj.ro directory — private nurseries and kindergartens in Cluj
  • Market benchmarks from the press (to be treated as estimates, not official policies)

See all our sources on the data sources page.

Conclusion

Sibling discounts at private units exist at many places in Cluj (confirmed at Children Care Center and Răsărit), but it’s each institution’s own policy — it varies and is often unpublished. Ask each one specifically and compare all options on the interactive piticluj.ro map.