A qualitatively new level of training of teachers of preschool education will ensure the implementation of educational programs based on a research approach. The purpose of this study is to study the current state of research training in Kazakh universities in the direction "6В012 – Pedagogy of preschool education and training" and to outline ways to modify the research component in educational programs. Within the framework of the study, a meaningful analysis of twelve educational programs of Kazakhstani universities was carried out for the representation and relevance of the research component. The results obtained showed that in the content of all educational programs, the research component is represented by an elective course, which is an alternative in a number of universities. There is also a problem of determining the content of research courses, in particular, the logical sequence of the presentation of the material is violated, the content that does not correspond to the name of the course is proposed, outdated literature is recommended, etc. The problem of correctness and updating of course names requires special attention. The lack of research practice is also a serious omission in terms of the integrity of research training. The conclusions resulting from the results obtained show the need to modify the research training of students of preschool education.