KITALINO: Daycare app to support educational work

We develop digital applications that support educational professionals in daycare centres and crèches with documentation, organization, communication and training. The KITALINO app offers a central platform for this purpose to make everyday pedagogical work safe and efficient.

Project shortcuts

As part of the project, we designed and developed digital applications that provide targeted support for educational work in daycare centers and crèches. The focus was on the educational daycare app KITALINO. This application combines central functions for the secure documentation and organization of everyday educational work, promotes exchange and communication within the team and with families and offers extensive opportunities for continuous professional development. KITALINO has been designed to relieve educational professionals in their day-to-day work and at the same time strengthen the quality of educational work. The app supports teams in systematically accompanying educational processes and shaping development paths step by step together with children and families.

KITALINO functions at a glance

Digitized observation

using scientifically sound methods

Digitized development documentation 

via photo, video and audio recordings

Digital portfolios and learning stories

Communication with parents

(Share messages, appointments, portfolios and media)

Knowledge platform

Expert impulses on everyday pedagogical topics always available online

Management of master data

e.g. data on staff, children and caregivers) including interface to administrative applications

KITALINO makes observation smart

As part of the Observe function, the KITALINO Kita app provides a variety of standardized observation forms in digital form - including BaSiK (U3/Ü3), BB 1-6, Michaelis developmental milestones, liseb (1&2), MotorikPlus (U3/Ü3), seldak, sismik and perik. Individual questionnaires can also be added on request.

A key digital added value is the direct linking of the documentation with the respective child and automatic evaluation enables the comparison of several observation periods at a glance. In addition to quantitative results, the system also allows qualitative documentation and educational activities to be derived. All data is securely stored and can be accessed by authorized persons at any time.

Capture learning moments digitally: The portfolio in the KITALINO app

In the KITALINO Kita app, the digital portfolio is a practical and child-centered way of documenting learning moments together with the children in a timely, individual and integrated manner. If a significant moment is observed, it can be photographed directly on a tablet and immediately transferred to a digital portfolio or a learning story with pictures and text together with the child. The entries can be viewed, edited and, if necessary, printed out together at any time.

Digital development support in daycare centers

The KITALINO daycare app offers a wide range of options for freely documenting children's development and everyday experiences - regardless of age and in a way that is relevant to everyday life. Observations can be recorded spontaneously via text, photo, video or audio and can be deepened directly in dialog with the child. The app makes it possible to organize all media centrally, store it securely and find it again at any time using the integrated search function.

Data protection-compliant communication between daycare centers and parents

KITALINO facilitates communication between educational professionals and parents with an easy-to-use, data protection-compliant parent app. Professionals can easily invite parents or other authorized persons by email. After downloading the app, parents receive messages, appointments and attachments directly on their smartphone. Portfolios and media can also be shared directly with parents via the app. Push notifications ensure that they are always kept informed - quickly, reliably and securely.

Added value of KITALINO at a glance

Time saving & simple operation

Intuitive app use saves up to 18% time compared to paper documentation

Child-centered documentation

Children can actively contribute to digital portfolios

Multimedia development support

Photos, videos, texts and audio can be flexibly combined

Data protection & security

GDPR-compliant storage, automatic backup of all content

Efficient communication with parents

Direct, secure information via app and push notifications

Structure & overview

Integrated calendar and central media organization make everyday life easier

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Holger Bothmer

managing director