Society is dynamically changing and emigrating, its need to accept diversity and respect the human rights of each person. From the earliest age of the child, the educational system advocates for training and independent coping in society, so it is important that the child acquires the competencies of an active, responsible citizen focused on finding solutions to challenges in society, who will be able to participate in a democratic society in an active and respectful way. Educators are responsible for the implementation of citizenship education from an early age. The paper presents the role of nursing parents, competencies, ways and concrete examples of implementation and integration of citizenship education in the system of early and preschool education of children. The awareness and possession of civic competence of educators also depends on the quality and method of implementing citizenship education in the practice of preschool institutions. The results of the research indicate the importance of implementing citizenship education. Also, valuble examples of the implementation of citizenship education were obtained, introduction of GOO represents the need for additional education of educators on the integration of citizenship education due to the assessment of mediocre possession of knowledge in the implementation of citizenship education. The obtained results point to an opportunity for change and additional education of educators, considering that it takes time or years to see the result of its implementation, i.e. the current state of society.