This article discusses the role of the teacher in the formation of a child in kindergarten. A child from a social rehabilitation center receives his first life lessons from teachers and staff, and subsequently his formation as a person is influenced by all the people with whom he has contact. A particularly strong influence is exerted by people who are significant for the formation of character - educators, teachers, friends, representatives of the close circle. At the same time, the role of the teacher in a child’s life is regarded as one of the most important. The character of the future adult, his development, aspirations, abilities, skills, behavior and other properties largely depend on the teacher’s abilities and personal qualities.