Abstract
The most critical period of a human being's life takes place between the years from birth to 6 years of age. It is thought that we all posses creative potential and need opportunities for it to be nurtured and displayed. Early childhood centres are one of the most important sites in which there are opportunities to expose and extend a child's creativity. In this way, the role of the pre-school teacher is critical if we desire to promote creativity in individuals so that they are able to function in new situations in dynamic ways as they progress through their school career and lives. In this research, the authors asked pre-school teachers their opinions about aspects of creativity. The teachers worked in early childhood centres in Istanbul.