Specificity of qualification and specialities of preschool teachers in Western Europe

In the context of integration of national systems of higher education in the European educational space the issue of professional training of preschool education in line with European standards is actualized. Of special note is the study of peculiarities of awarding qualifications, training areas and specialities. The author analyzes the peculiarities of professional training of preschool teachers in some European countries, makes a comparative analysis which allows identifying common and distinctive aspects that reflect the uniformity of training and the preservation of national traditions