With the start of the new year behind us, we finally settle back into the rhythm of every day. In the mean time, we worked diligently behind the scenes to bring you this latest update to the OuderApp! In this update we worked on performance improvements, bug fixes and small add-on functionalities. So read on if you want to know what's new and exciting in this version!

New features

Login

• To better support the new login flow, a popup message is now shown when an incorrect email address is entered on the start screen, instead of navigating directly to the organization code screen. This allows users to quickly check for typos and try again.
  

Planning

• In the placements list, a button is now shown to open the contract associated with a placement, when available.
• The placement vacation budget is now displayed in days instead of hours.
• Extra information is shown when requesting extra care for hours that would overlap an existing planning.

Messages

• In the conversations list, the reactions label is now hidden when a message cannot be replied to by the parent, as the number of reactions is always 0 in this case.

Push notifications

• Push notifications are now also shown when the app is already open and will navigate directly to the relevant conversation.
• On Android devices, a local notification is now shown during batch media downloads to indicate download progress.

Solved Bugs

• Fixed an issue where invoices could no longer be downloaded.
• Improved the UI on the contact person details page when no profile image is available, ensuring the initials are displayed correctly.
• When filling in the form to add a new child and tapping the back button, a confirmation dialog is now shown to prevent accidental loss of entered information.
• Improved error handling when requesting extra care. A bug that caused the loading indicator on the button to remain visible indefinitely has been fixed.
• Fixed an issue where the loading indicator on the Planning tab continued to show even after data had finished loading.
• Fixed a layout issue where long child names caused the three-dots menu on the planning card and the date on the timeline to be pushed too far to the right.
• Fixed a layout issue on the placements screen where long budget names or vacation days could extend beyond the border of the screen.
• Improved how the app handles media downloads when navigating to a different screen while downloading.

🎁

Sinterklaas came by to see
what gift for parents there might be.
No chocolate treats or sweets this time,
but a refreshed app — both subtle and sublime.

With improvements layered front and rear,
to make the experience better this year.

Features

In this update, we’ve made it easier to stay informed, manage planning, communicate with the team, and access important documents — all from one place. Here’s what you can now do in the app:

🕒 Timeline (on the Home screen)

• Get a clear, chronological view of important updates related to your child(ren). For now, this timeline highlights message-based events, so you can immediately see what’s new or recently shared.
• The planning card at the top of the Home tab contains at a glance information about the children’s planning for today. Shortcuts for planning requests are available under the 3 dots menu button.

📅 Planning

• See your child’s schedule and upcoming daycare days and times.
• Filter the calendar by child, so you can focus on one child or view everything together.
• Report your child’s absence easily, whether they’re sick, on holiday, or simply not attending that day.
• Report absence for multiple children at once, saving time for families with siblings.
• Request additional childcare, if you need extra hours outside the regular schedule.
• Confirm or request flexible planning, giving you more room to adjust schedules.
• See available hours and budget information directly while making requests, so you always know where you stand before submitting.

📄 Contracts & Placements

• See the status of placement updates, so you always know whether something is pending, approved or processed.
• Submit changes to an existing placement, or cancel the request if plans have changed.
• Fully cancel a placement, when no longer relevant.

💬 Messages

• Browse and read all past and current conversations with the childcare location.
• Start a new message thread when you need to reach out.
• Reply within existing message threads to keep communication consistent and connected.
• Delete individual messages if you want to clean up your inbox.
• Easily spot unread messages with a clear badge indicator.
• Open attachments such as documents and photos, and go directly to the image or document for easier viewing.

🖼️ Media

• Browse photos of your child, grouped in albums or individually.
• Save media to your device, so you can keep memories and share them privately with friends and family.

👤 Parent & Child Profiles

• Review and edit parent and child information, ensuring everything is correct and up to date.
• Update profile photos for easier recognition.
• Find details about your childcare locations directly in the app.

• Access and download:

  • parent-specific documents
  • general documents
  • contracts
  • invoices
  • annual statements
• Everything neatly in one place — no more searching through emails.

👶 Child Profile

• Update your child’s medical information, so caregivers have the right details to keep them safe.
• Register a new child, making onboarding smoother for growing families.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Contact Persons

• Add, edit, and remove contacts, such as grandparents, babysitters or emergency contacts.
• Update their profile picture, so staff can immediately see who’s who.

If you have thoughts, suggestions, or encounter something that’s unclear — please let us know via the feedback screen in the app. We’re continuously improving the experience with your help ❤️