Daycare Management System

📋 Overview

This is a Java-based desktop application for managing a daycare. It allows administrators, educators, kitchen staff, and parents to efficiently handle daily operations, monitor children, communicate internally, and ensure safety and health compliance.

🎯 Objectives

The application aims to:

• Streamline child admission and dossier management.
• Facilitate communication between staff and parents.
• Track meals, attendance, and daily activities.
• Improve organization, safety, and transparency in the crèche.

👥 User Roles

• Administrator: Manages users, admissions, reports, and overall system.
• Educator: Tracks attendance, behavior, and organizes daily activities.
• Kitchen Staff: Plans meals considering allergies and restrictions.
• Parent: Views child info, receives updates, and communicates with staff.

✅ Features

Child & Admission Management

• Register and update child dossiers
• Handle admission status (pending, admitted, rejected)
• View child profiles with medical and special needs data

Daily Monitoring

• Record attendance with check-in/check-out times
• Log and plan meals
• Track daily activities and developmental progress

Communication

• Internal messaging (parent ↔ educator)
• Notifications for events, reminders, or emergencies
• Secure media sharing with parent permission

Medical & Security

• Maintain medical records (vaccines, allergies)
• Emergency alert system
• Track entry and exit logs

Admin & Finance

• Generate invoices and track payments
• Plan staff schedules
• Export reports and statistics

🧰 Technologies

• Java 17+
• JavaFX for UI
• SQLite for database
• FXML for UI layout

📦 Folder Structure

src/
├── com.creche/
│   ├── model/            # Child, User, etc.
│   ├── dao/              # Data access (ChildDAO, UserDAO, etc.)
│   ├── controller/       # JavaFX controllers
│   └── view/             # FXML views
resources/
├── fxml/

⚙️ Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/N4dj1b/Daycare-Management-System.git

2. Open with IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse

3. Run the Application

   • Ensure JavaFX is configured.
   • Run Main.java.

4. Database Setup

   • Use the provided SQL script (if any) to set up schema and sample data.

🧪 Testing

• Manual tests can be performed by logging in as different roles.
• Validate all features: child registration, messaging, report generation, etc.

🛠️ Contributing

1. Fork the repository.

2. Create a feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Commit your changes.

4. Push to your fork and open a pull request.

📄 License

MIT License. See LICENSE file for details.

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