The aim of this paper to contribute to a better understanding of professional role of principal in the conduct of the institution and promoting collaborative culture in the institution of an early and preschool education. By applying qualitative and quantity research approach it is basic(1) to investigate the views and opinions of the principals about a mission, vision and values of the institution they lead in the process of achieving and creating a collaborative culture in the same institution (qualitative approach) and to determine their perception and assessment of the quality of the learning process at individual, team and organizational level in the early and preschool educational institutions (quantitative approach). In order to respond to the defined problems a semi-structured interview consisting of two areas will be applied as the measuring instrument (26 items). The form of the questionnaire is based on the dimensions of a learning organization and organizational outcomes (DLOQ-Watkins and Marisick, 2003). The research will include comprise the sample of 13 headmasters of private and public kindergardens from the region of County Primorje-Gorski kotar. Based on the theoretical insights and empirical research results obtained guidelines will be suggested that are necessary to be taken so the kindergardens progress toward the learning organizations and within which a collaborative mindset is being nurtured.