This article examines the methodological foundations for organizing the activities of developmental centers in preschool education institutions. Such centers create a favorable environment for children's independent thinking, creative approaches, self-expression, communication, and personal development. The author highlights pedagogical conditions that affect the effective functioning of these centers, organizational stages, and methodological approaches based on play and practical activities. The article analyzes the functional types of developmental centers, opportunities to enrich educational content through them, and important aspects of the educator's role.

developmental center, methodological basis, preschool education, play activity, children's creativity, educational environment, pedagogical conditions, center management, free activity, integration

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