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This study aims at investigating obstacles to the creative performance of kindergarten teachers in the State of Kuwait. It also aims to identify these obstacles due to several relevant variables, including gender, scientific qualifications, and years of experience. The descriptive analysis method was used in this study. To achieve this objective, a questionnaire was distributed to (300) female teachers in Kuwait randomly. Results showed that according to kindergarten teachers, obstacles to their creative performance could be attributed to educational qualifications and years of experience. Recommendations based on the study findings are presented and include suggestions of practices that could enhance creative performance in classrooms. (Published abstract)