Gifted individuals from the past have left an eternal mark because of their originality and creativity, and they are the creators of the future as well. The world, thanks to exceptional individuals, possesses many significant achievements. Given the impressive progress in the world, there are daily demands for new and original solutions and therefore there is a great demand for creative and talented individuals. Society in global should take care of the development and improvement of the potential of the gifted, since the progress of the entire humanity depends on them (Pejić et al., 2007). The preschool period is crucial for the development of a child's potential, which can develop into giftedness, but the most important role in this is played by the family and the educational system in which the child spends most of the time. In order for the development of the child's abilities to be optimal, parents should together with experts provide the child with what he needs. Educators in working with children should consider each child potentially gifted and thus approach them. It is important to train educators, teachers and professional associates to work with the gifted and to inform parents and the wider community so that the approach is adequate and stimulating. The educational system is adjusted to the average child, so gifted children should be provided with an individual plan and program developed by educators and professional associates. An individual approach is needed with the aim of overall development, since they are the initiators of society (Adžić, 2011). A child's abilities can remain undiscovered and undeveloped if parents and educators do not observe children and do not listen to children's needs (Pavić, 2018). The aim of the paper was to contribute to existing works on giftedness through the role of educators in creating a stimulating environment in working with children with special educational needs, with special emphasis on gifted children and the importance of family role in gifted development in preschool children. It is necessary to provide a safe environment in which the child will feel accepted and have the opportunity for personal progress (Adžić, 2011) because giftedness develops in an organized, challenging and stimulating environment (Pejić et al., 2007).