The birth of a child marks the beginning of language development. From their earliest moments, children listen and absorb the speech and language that surrounds them. It is essential and crucial for the adults in their environment to allocate time to encourage the development of verbal expression. The linguistic development of children is a complex process that unfolds during the first few years of life and is subject to various factors. One of the significant factors in this process is the role of the educator, who plays a pivotal linguistic model for the child in the development of speech, given that children spend a significant part of their day in their presence. It is significant that children imitate adults in all aspects of their behavior, including their manner of expression, which means that educators can have a positive impact on the child's speech development. Active and rich communication between the educator and the child fosters the child's ability to express themselves, understand, and acquire language. Children should be perceived as equal individuals and should be treated with equal respect, with an environment organized to support their development according to their needs. They should be provided with support and understanding in all activities, including appropriate speech and language development. Therefore, in addition to analyzing the theoretical aspect of this master's thesis, the research aims to determine whether educators perceive themselves as linguistic models in the early stages of children's speech development and how they encourage this development.