At Snow White Kindergarten a child-centred environment is provided where the children are able to feel accepted, happy, safe and nurtured. This environment will recognise the importance of play, and also be structured so that necessary skills are developed to prepare the children for lifelong learning. It is intended that all families, inclusive of culture, customs and language, feel valued and supported. Snow White Kindergarten encourages collaborative partnerships between the kindergarten, families and community. The children will be respected as individual learners, encouraged both to occupy themselves constructively and to see the benefits of cooperating with others. Their imagination, spontaneous thought, eagerness to participate and positive attitude will be valued and encouraged. The children will be actively supported in their learning, provided gentle direction where necessary and encouraged to gradually take responsibility for their own decisions and actions, and to feel good about themselves! The children will be guided along the path towards leading a confident, happy life, caring about themselves, about other people and about keeping their environment sustainable.