This is a qualitative study through in-depth interview in order to analyze the male nursery teachers'' experience of paternal love in nursury and understand what their special experience means. The purpose of this study is to examine various aspects of male nursery teachers and set the stage for discussing their value. In addition, it was intended to provide an opportunity to think about various approaches to the experience of male nursery teachers in the future. To achieve the goal, specific research questions were set as following;

1. What is the male teacher’s experience of paternal love in nursery, and how is it constructed?
2. What does the male teacher’s experience of paternal love in nursery mean?

From December 2019 to March 2020, a total of 8 sessional interviews were conducted. eight meetings were held. The data was collected through in-depth interviews on the love shared with the father during the growth process of the two male nursery teachers, their roles in nursery, and their experiences related to love shared with children in nursery.
The research results are summarized as the following;
First, the male teacher’s paternal love in nursery has brought many changes to nursery. Their performance in nursery improved the awareness of parents using nursery, and the love they gave to children in nursery improved the children''s problematic behavior.
Second, the male teacher’s paternal love in nursery reflects their father''s love they experienced during their growth. However, depending on the memories and circumstances they experienced with their fathers during their growth, their performance at nursery has changed. One passed on his father''s love and educational philosophy, and the other tried to give him the warm love he had not received from his father.
Third, the male teacher’s paternal love in nursery appeared differently depending on the way they view child care. One emphasized his role as an educator and considered paternal love in nursery as part of his role. The other emphasized his role as a alternative fatherhood and thought it was the most important role to share love with the children on behalf of the father.
Fourth, the two male teachers love the children of nursery as if they were fathers. They showed a strong grit in educating and nourishing children, which stems from their love for them. They appeared to love their children as if they were their fathers.