Being an educator has never been easy, but today it may be harder than ever before. The profession of educator is an occupation that includes continuous growth and development that is achieved through initial education, internship and lasts a lifetime of continuous training. Lifelong learning is a process that begins at birth and lasts until the end of life. Lifelong learning is a necessary part of a professional's life in order to better encourage the overall development of the child and meet his interests and needs. With his experience and knowledge, the educator provides children with the opportunity to develop all children's abilities, namely motor, cognitive, social and emotional abilities. In order for the educator to develop as professionally as possible, he should have a quality initial education and the possibility of practical work. In order to continuously improve competencies, the educator should be educated and practice forms of lifelong learning. In order to connect theory with practical conditions and practice, the educator reflects and builds new theories and practices based on reflection. All of the above contributes to the growth and development of the educator himself, which automatically results in a better educational process.