Kids Scheduler - iPadOS App

A playdate scheduling app designed for kids to plan and coordinate activities with their friends, with parental oversight and approval.

Overview

Kids Scheduler is like "Google Workspace for kids" - enabling children to create private groups, share calendars, and book playdates with friends. The app emphasizes safety, parental control, and a kid-friendly user experience.

Features

For Kids

• 📅 Visual calendar to see upcoming playdates
• 👥 Join friend groups (class, sports team, neighborhood)
• ➕ Create playdate invites with activity templates
• 🔔 Respond to invitations (Yes/Maybe/No)
• 🎨 Kid-friendly UI with emoji avatars and large buttons

For Parents

• 🔐 Google OAuth sign-in
• 👶 Manage multiple child profiles
• ✅ Approve/decline playdate requests
• 📞 View parent contact information
• ⚙️ Configure group settings and permissions

Safety & Privacy

• Parent approval required for all playdates
• Private, invite-only groups
• No direct messaging between kids
• COPPA compliance considerations
• All activity visible to parents

Tech Stack

Frontend

• Swift + SwiftUI - Native iPadOS development
• EventKit - Calendar integration
• Google Sign-In SDK - Authentication

Backend

• Firebase Auth - Google OAuth authentication
• Firestore - Real-time NoSQL database
• Cloud Functions - Backend logic & notifications
• Firebase Cloud Messaging - Push notifications
• Firebase Storage - Avatar/photo storage

Project Structure

KidsScheduler/
├── KidsSchedulerApp.swift          # App entry point
├── ContentView.swift               # Root view controller
├── Models/                         # Data models
│   ├── User.swift                  # Parent account
│   ├── Child.swift                 # Child profile
│   ├── Group.swift                 # Friend group
│   └── Playdate.swift              # Event/playdate
├── Views/                          # UI components
│   ├── WelcomeView.swift           # Login screen
│   ├── ChildProfileSetupView.swift # Onboarding
│   ├── MainTabView.swift           # Tab navigation
│   └── ...
├── ViewModels/                     # Business logic
│   └── AuthenticationViewModel.swift
├── Services/                       # Backend services
│   ├── AuthenticationService.swift
│   └── FirestoreService.swift
└── Resources/                      # Assets, configs
    └── GoogleService-Info.plist

Getting Started

Prerequisites

1. Xcode 15+ with iPadOS 16+ SDK
2. Firebase project (see setup guide)
3. Google Cloud Console project (for OAuth)
4. CocoaPods or Swift Package Manager

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/kids-scheduler.git
cd kids-scheduler

2. Install dependencies:

# Using Swift Package Manager (recommended)
open KidsScheduler.xcodeproj
# Xcode will automatically resolve packages

# OR using CocoaPods
pod install
open KidsScheduler.xcworkspace

3. Configure Firebase:

   • Follow the guide in config/firebase-setup-guide.md
   • Download GoogleService-Info.plist from Firebase Console
   • Add it to KidsScheduler/Resources/

4. Set up Google Sign-In:

   • Add REVERSED_CLIENT_ID to URL Types in Xcode
   • See config/firebase-setup-guide.md for details

5. Run the app:

   • Select iPad simulator or device
   • Press Cmd+R to build and run

Documentation

• Wireframes - Complete UI/UX design specifications
• Data Models - Detailed database schema
• Firebase Setup - Backend configuration guide

Development Phases

Phase 1: MVP (8-12 weeks)

• Project structure and Firebase setup
• Google OAuth authentication
• Child profile management
• Create/join groups with invite codes
• Basic calendar view
• Create playdate events
• RSVP system
• Parent approval flow

Phase 2: Enhanced Features (6-8 weeks)

• Push notifications
• Recurring events
• Location suggestions/favorites
• Activity templates
• Availability preferences
• Parent-approved photo sharing

Phase 3: Polish (4-6 weeks)

• iPad split-view support
• Drag & drop calendar interactions
• Accessibility improvements
• Localization
• Advanced parental controls
• Analytics dashboard

Security & Compliance

COPPA Compliance

This app is designed for children and must comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• Parental consent required for account creation
• Minimal data collection
• No behavioral tracking or advertising
• Parent can view/delete all child data
• Privacy policy clearly visible

See FTC COPPA Guidelines

Firebase Security

• Firestore security rules enforce parent-child relationships
• All writes require authentication
• Row-level security on sensitive data
• No public read access

Testing

Unit Tests

# Run unit tests
xcodebuild test -scheme KidsScheduler -destination 'platform=iOS Simulator,name=iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (6th generation)'

UI Tests

# Run UI tests
xcodebuild test -scheme KidsSchedulerUITests -destination 'platform=iOS Simulator,name=iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (6th generation)'

Contributing

This is a private project, but contributions are welcome! Please:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is proprietary. All rights reserved.

Contact

For questions or feedback:

• Email: [email protected]
• Issues: GitHub Issues

Acknowledgments

• Design inspired by kid-friendly apps like Epic! and Khan Academy Kids
• Firebase for backend infrastructure
• Apple Human Interface Guidelines for iPadOS design patterns

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Built with ❤️ for kids and parents everywhere!