The family has a crucial role in the upbringing and education of the child. In the family, the child acquires the first knowledge, experiences and norms of behavior. Education is a fundamental need of the individual and society because it helps in the development of human qualities and the transmission of socio-historical experiences to new generations. Parenting is a big responsibility, and the parenting style that parents adopt can have a lasting impact on a child's development. The partnership between the family and the kindergarten is necessary for the overall development of the child, and it requires effective communication, exchange of information and joint work of parents and educators. The cooperation of parents and educators is crucial in creating a stimulating environment for the child. This paper will present traditional and contemporary modalities of cooperation. By working together, parents and educators can ensure that the child's educational needs are met and that he develops into a well-rounded person. This paper will show the ways in which parents can get involved in activities with children, as well as the important role of parents in the educational process of early and preschool children. Parent meetings, workshops for children and parents, trips and gatherings of adults and children, an open day or week are some of the ways in which the educator can involve parents. It is essential that the educator and the parent have a successful cooperation. Successful cooperation is achieved through good communication, joint decision-making and encouraging children's development and learning. The educator must be the one to encourage the parent to participate in activities with the children. The participation of parents enables children to feel their parents' involvement in their educational process. A parent gets to know his child even outside the family home, better perceives the child's interests and needs and thus achieves a better and higher quality upbringing of his own child.