The principal also play an important role in building professional learning communities that promote collaboration, reflection, and growth, and that enhance teaching and learning in all areas of the Kindergarten program. Because developing partnerships with parents and the community is very important, the principal ensure that open lines of communication exist between the play school, parents, and local educational partners (e.g., daycare centres). Ongoing communication with all educational partners will help to encourage active and positive participation so that children become successful learners.