Digital platform · Childcare
Kitacollect
A web platform for childcare centres, parents, and staff supporting digital communication, planning, and organisation.
- Role
- Application Developer
- Year
- 2025–2026
- Technology
Communication in everyday childcare
Overview
Kitacollect supports childcare centres, parents, and staff with digital communication, planning, organisation, and information exchange.
Overview
Context
The platform serves multiple user groups with different communication and collaboration needs in everyday childcare operations.
Problem
Information between parents and childcare staff should be exchanged reliably, clearly, and in a user-friendly way.
Solution
The solution includes a Vue.js frontend, backend functionality with Node.js and Directus, and REST API integrations.
Architecture
Vue.js and JavaScript form the frontend layer. Node.js and Directus provide backend functionality and data management; REST APIs connect frontend and backend.
Technical decisions
The stack combines a component-based Vue.js frontend with Node.js, Directus, and clearly defined REST interfaces.
Challenges
The different needs of parents and childcare staff require clear navigation and consistent data transfer.
Outcome
The platform provides a shared digital foundation for communication, planning, and information exchange in childcare centres.
Main functionality
- Digital communication between parents and childcare staff
- Planning and organisation for everyday childcare operations
- Information exchange
- User-friendly interfaces for different user groups
Visual
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