The topic of this final paper is a child with epilepsy in preschool. The aim of the paper is to define the term epilepsy, to determine the influence of genetics on epilepsy, to explain suitable cerebral seizures, to classify forms of epilepsy and to define epileptic status and syndrome, to get acquainted with different types of seizures, how to prevent the possibility of injuries during the seizure and how to help the child when the seizure occurs as well as to introduce strategies to prevent epilepsy, which basically means: how to reduce the incidence of the disease, how to detect it early and treat it properly. In order to improve the lives of children with epilepsy, a new approach is needed - a holistic approach to the child that entails understanding, knowledge of the life, health and functional capacities of the child and family; explain the role of peer group, parents and professional team in child socialization; how to enable the child appropriate conditions in educational institutions, that is, how to individualize work, adapt the didactic-methodical approach, and respect the child's right to health and development; identify the important role of preschool institutions in the life and inclusion of the child with other children in the group, and most importantly, how to involve the child with epilepsy in daily activities. An educator who spends time with children in a group on a daily basis should be prepared for lifelong learning and improvement in all fields in order to improve his/her competences because it results in better approach to children.