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Raluca Ogaru

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Where to enroll your child in a public nursery in Bucharest, in 2026. Updated list by district

For parents returning to work before their child turns three, finding a nursery place can become one of the most important challenges of the summer. Bucharest has public nursery facilities in all six districts, but they are not managed through an identical administrative system.Some nurseries operate as independent institutions under local social assistance authorities, while others function as departments of kindergartens or schools. As a result, parents may encounter different institution names, separate enrollment platforms and local timetables that do not always follow the same schedule.The list below is based on the official school networks and enrollment information published for the 2026–2027 school year. It identifies public institutions that provide early childhood education services, but it does not reflect the number of places available in real time. Current availability must be confirmed directly with the chosen institution or the local authority responsible for it.At what... Read more