The master's thesis deals with developing intercultural competence among kindergarten teachers in early and preschool education. In a world increasingly globalised and characterised by migration, interculturalism and multiculturalism are becoming key terms. The work explores how intercultural competence can help build tolerance, acceptance, and respect for diversity from kindergarten onwards. Intercultural competence is manifested through the variety of skills, knowledge, and experience required to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from different cultures. The key components include intercultural sensitivity, the European Competence Framework, the eight core competencies, and the INCA (Intercultural Competence Assessment) model. An important element of intercultural competence is communication, which includes verbal and non-verbal communication and active listening. Quality communication in an intercultural context requires understanding and adapting to cultural differences. The kindergarten teacher is very important in promoting intercultural values through cooperation with the family and the local community. The project in the kindergarten 'Šumska jagoda' in Zagreb is an example of good practice, emphasising the importance of cultural identity and interaction from an early age. The development of intercultural competence requires a combination of intercultural experiences and interactions with different cultures, with openness of mind and acceptance of diversity. Family and institutional contexts play key role in education for intercultural values, and a developed personal identity is important for understanding and accepting others.