CAEN Code Rev. 3

851

Pre-primary education

EU NACE Equivalent: NACE Rev. 3 — 851

This category covers all educational and care activities for children under 6 years of age, before the start of primary school. It essentially includes kindergartens, nurseries, and early childhood education centers offering structured educational programs and supervision.

Entrepreneur Profile

This CAEN code 851 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on pre-primary education. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.

Who should avoid:

Avoid the exclusive use of code 851 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.

Pre-primary Education

Pre-primary education represents the foundation of formal education in Romania, having a major impact on children's cognitive and social development. This macro-category includes kindergartens, nurseries, and other forms of early childhood education, being essential for preparing children for primary school. In the current economic context, the sector has experienced significant growth, driven by increasing birth rates and growing awareness of the importance of early education. The Romanian state, through the Ministry of Education, has implemented programs such as "School after School" and expanded the network of kindergartens, but demand often exceeds supply, especially in large cities. For entrepreneurs operating in this field, main challenges include complying with strict authorization standards, managing human resources (qualified staff), and adapting to national curriculum requirements. However, opportunities are numerous: public-private partnerships, development of private kindergartens with extended hours or alternative education centers. Additionally, digitalization has entered this sector through activity management applications and communication platforms with parents. Looking ahead, investments in pre-primary educational infrastructure remain vital to ensure an equitable start in life for all children in Romania.

Included Activities

✅ Kindergartens
✅ Nurseries
✅ Early childhood education centers
✅ Care and education activities for pre-school children
✅ Special pre-primary education

Excluded Activities

❌ Primary education (CAEN 852)
❌ Secondary education (CAEN 853)
❌ Higher education (854)
❌ Other forms of education (855)
❌ Daily childcare activities unrelated to education (e.g., babysitting)

Similar or Related CAEN Codes:

From the same category of economic activities:

View code CAEN 85 View code CAEN 8510 View code CAEN 852 View code CAEN 8520 View code CAEN 853 View code CAEN 8531

Întrebări Frecvente

What type of companies can use CAEN code 851?

Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "pre-primary education" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.

Are special permits required for CAEN 851?

The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 851. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.