This paper theoretically presents the importance and benefits of implementing physical and health education with children of early and preschool age. The study explores the implementation of physical and health education in early and preschool education in kindergartens across Croatia. The research aims to assess current practices and identify potential shortcomings in the implementation of physical and health education in kindergartens, providing a foundation for recommendations and guidelines for further work in the area of physical exercise in early and preschool education. The conducted research includes an analysis of the implementation of physical activities in kindergartens and the working conditions during the execution of physical and health education. Research results show that the majority of educators in kindergartens (92.6%) conduct physical and health education with children, but it often occurs only once a week (38.3%). Additionally, 43% of respondents work in kindergartens without adequate indoor space for conducting physical activities. However, among the remaining 47% of respondents, 93.6% believe that sports halls in their kindergartens are not adequately equipped. The majority of respondents point out significant deficiencies in outdoor playgrounds, as well as a lack of general education for educators regarding the implementation of physical activities.