Introduction. The variability and dynamics of the contemporary multicultural spaces of life and education result in the need for joint and integrated new solutions aimed at developing strategies for intercultural education of children by all education entities, including the family. Raising a child with a high level of intercultural competence, who shows valuable attitudes and is able to actively participate in both national and global culture is an important task for parents. Aim. The aim of the research was to determine the sense of participation of parents of students at the early school age in shaping and developing intercultural competencies of children, i.e., examining how parents perceive their role in the process of intercultural education of children and what actions they take in this regard. Materials and methods. The article presents the results of qualitative research embedded in the interpretative paradigm, conducted using the individual open-ended interview method. The study involved parents of children at the early school age. Results. On the basis of the analysis of parents’ statements, categories of answers were distinguished, reflecting the ways of understanding the essence of intercultural competencies, and perceiving their role in shaping and developing them. Conclusion. Determining how parents understand the essence of activities aimed at shaping and developing intercultural competencies of children at the early school age can be the basis for planning and implementing integrated activities of the school and family in the context of the challenges faced by the child in the contemporary multidimensional and dynamic spaces of life and education characterized by multiculturalism.