19 kindergartens within a 15-minute drive of Greenfield. Where would you take your child?
Back to blogBlack Forest Road No. 2A, near DNCB, with entrance from Bucharest-Ploiești Road, next to the Otopeni bridge. It is Greenfield Residence neighborhood location.
You’d think it’s really far from Bucharest, right? But it’s still in Sector 1, still in #BucharestButDifferent. For those who work in the northern part of the city—Pipera, Aviației, or Piața Presei Libere—Greenfield is 10–30 minutes away, depending on what time you leave or arrive.
For expectant parents and those who already have children and are looking for a home, Greenfield neighborhood Băneasa it can be a potential residential area worth considering. Besides the fact that there are already 9 playgrounds for children in the neighborhood, and the proximity to Baneasa Forest offers a sound barrier and extra clean air, within a few minutes' walk from the dwelling in Greenfield there are many kindergartens, schools, and high schools.
Below are some of the closest kindergarten options, and there are quite a few. Even the pickiest parent would have plenty to choose from, whether they decide based on distance, learning style, staff, appearance, or cost.
Have you heard of Avenor College? > https://www.avenor.ro/ro
Avenor College means a school and high school located right in the Greenfield neighborhood, but also a kindergarten located a 12-minute drive away (7.5 km), near the Cașin Monastery.
Avenor Kindergarten is accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education and the UK Department for Education (DfE), through British Schools Overseas.
Teaching is done in English.
The Early Years Foundation Stage is a strength of the school. Teaching in the Early Years system promotes remarkable progress and achievements for pupils. Teachers demonstrate a good understanding of pupils' needs and create an environment where children learn with enthusiasm and gain independence.
Gardens in the Pipera and Erou Iancu Nicolae area, a few minutes away by car from Greenfield
The Blue House Kindergarten > https://la-maison-bleue.ro/
Distance: 500 m, 2 minutes by car.
In 2017, La Maison Bleue had 130 educational facilities, employing more than 1,700 qualified professionals, and welcomed more than 5,200 children every day.
Butterfly Kindergarten > https://www.gradinitabutterfly.ro/
Distance: 800 m, so it will take you 2 minutes to drive there from Greenfield.
Butterfly was accredited for the preschool level in 2012 and has three locations where we care for children between 1 year and 8 months and 6 years old.
Harmony Tree Montessori Preschool > https://www.harmonytree.ro
Distance: 1.2 km, 4 minutes by car.
Harmony Tree Montessori is a world where children live in harmony with their surroundings, and where values are respected. Just as a tree draws its sap from the earth and grows tall, so too are children here encouraged and guided on the path to knowledge so they may become responsible adults.
Little London International Academy > https://lliacademy.ro/
Distance: 2.2 km, 4 minutes by car.
Little London International Academy is authorized by the Ministry of Education for primary, middle, and high school, and is also accredited by the International Baccalaureate (ibo.org) for the Primary Years Programme (ages 3-12) and is in the process of accreditation for the Middle Years Programme (ages 12-16).;
Happy Children Academy > https://www.happychildrenacademy.ro/
Distance: 2.4 km, 4 minutes by car.
Happy Children Academy brings a new and unique concept, a new approach to the educational process and child development in a familiar and friendly environment.
Alphabet House > https://alphabethouse.ro/
Distance: 2.6 km, 5 minutes by car.
At Alphabet House, we pay close attention to detail, and our beautiful, modern facilities offer every child the opportunity to learn and develop physically, cognitively, and socio-emotionally. Our full-time program, curriculum, specialized educators and teachers, medical staff, psychologist, and delicious meals meet every need and prepare our little ones for the next steps in their lives.
Tinkerbell Kindergarten > http://www.tinkerbell.ro/
Distance: 2.9 km, 6 minutes by car.
At TinkerBell kindergarten, there are 4 age groups, with each classroom having a maximum of 15 children. Children are accepted from the minimum age of 2 and a half years old.
Our specialized staff consists of: Early childhood educators with teaching certification and college degrees, a pediatrician, and a nurse; all of our teachers are qualified and experienced, and we are proud that they hold TENURE in the education system.
Dreamland Preschool > https://www.scoaladreamlandpipera.ro/gradinita-dreamland/
Distance: 6 km, 11 minutes by car.
The teaching system is bilingual (in Romanian and English) and meets the requirements of the National Curriculum supplemented by a comprehensive program of experiments, practical activities, and role-playing games. Children are encouraged to be motivated for a dynamic and participatory education within a competitive environment not against others, but against their own strengths.
Maria Montessori Kindergarten >
Distance: 5.9 km, 12 minutes by car.
Aricel + St. Mary's School > http://scoala-sfantamaria.ro/
Distance: 5.8 km, 11 minutes by car.
Kindergarten "Aricel" is accredited for preschool education with Romanian as the language of instruction, supplemented by intensive English language studies.
Olga Gudyn Kindergarten > http://www.olgagudynn.ro/
Distance: 9.4 km, 19 minutes by car.
Olga Gudynn International School (OGIS) is one of the most renowned preschool, primary, and middle school institutions in Romania, with bilingual Romanian-English instruction. Founded in 2001, it is nationally accredited and internationally recognized.
Kindergartens in the Aviation District, Bucharest-Ploiești Highway, a few minutes from Greenfield
Kids Club Baneasa > http://www.kidsclub.ro/
Distance: 5.4 km, 17 minutes by car.
Kids Club was founded in 2002, aiming to create a warm, familiar environment where children can learn, grow, develop, and make friendships.
Tichiuță Kindergarten > https://www.tichiuta.ro/
Distance: 5.4 km, 11 minutes by car.
The Tichiuță Nursery – Kindergarten offers supervision, care, and educational services for children aged between 9 months and 4 years.
Kindergarten No. 283 > https://www.facebook.com/gradinita.283/
Distance: 5.2 km, 14 minutes by car.
Rose Mary Kindergarten > http://gradinitarosemary.ro
Distance: 4.7 km, 12 minutes by car.
Children's groups: mini (1.5 – 3 years), small (3-4 years), middle (4-5 years), big (5-6 years).
Children spend most of their time playing and accessing different materials alongside other children. They don't wander aimlessly, and they are not expected to sit “quietly” for long periods of time.;
Rose Mary Kindergarten provides transportation to and from the kindergarten.
Kindergarten No. 122 >
Distance: 5.2 km, 16 minutes by car.
The activity takes place in its own premises consisting of a ground floor and two levels with 8 classrooms, 3 offices, 6 restrooms, a kitchen, a medical office, a methodological office, a speech therapy office, and a multipurpose room.
Smart Kids > http://www.smartkids.ro/
Distance: 5 km, 10 minute drive.
“Education. With Success!” is the motto of Smart Kids Primary School.
And to achieve this, our team meets the most demanding educational requirements across four segments: kindergarten, primary school, after-school, and before-school programs, in a spacious environment equipped with classrooms adapted to the children's age levels, its own kitchen, a festive hall, a gymnasium, a multifunctional space for extracurricular activities, and a playground of over 1000 square meters.
Lindenblossom Kindergarten > http://www.lindenbluete.ro/
Distance: 5.2 km, 14 minutes by car.
The “Lindenblüte” project was born from the desire to create a warm, safe, and vibrant space for young children. In the process of learning both the German language and the set of knowledge necessary for a preschooler, we emphasize play and creativity.
The choices of private and public kindergartens in Sector 1 are therefore numerous, and there are even more than the 19 suggestions mentioned above. I chose those that are at a maximum of 15-16 minutes away from Greenfield and that are the best known. The distances mentioned were calculated with Google Maps, starting from the exit area of the Greenfield Complex (Băneasa Zoo and Bucharest-Ploiești Road) to the mentioned kindergarten.
Which kindergarten would you choose for your child?