The article deals with the issues of creating an aesthetic environment in a preschool educational institution. Particular attention is paid to the formation of creative abilities of preschoolers in this environment. The content of the concepts of "creativity" and "aesthetic environment" is revealed, their relationship is established. The work of a teacher is described, pedagogical conditions are substantiated that contribute to the development of creative abilities in children in the aesthetic environment of a preschool educational institution

aesthetic environment, preschool education, development of creative abilities, pedagogical conditions, creative development, pedagogy, preschool educational institution.