🔐 Admin Documentation
Welcome, Admin! This guide will help you manage customer check-ins, registrations, and daily operations at Wandering Kids Cafe.
What You Can Do as Admin
- View today's statistics and visitor count
- Scan customer QR codes to check in/out
- See list of all customers
- Search for specific customers
- Manually register walk-in customers
- View detailed customer information
- Check visit history for any customer
🚀 Getting Started
Step 1: Open the App
- Tap the Wandering Kids Cafe icon
- You'll see the login screen
Step 2: Sign In
- Tap "Continue with Google"
- Choose your admin Google account
- Allow access
- You're in!
📊 Admin Dashboard Overview
When you log in, you'll see the Admin Dashboard:
Top Statistics Box
Shows today's numbers:
- Total Visitors Today - How many customers are currently here
- Registered - How many registered but haven't arrived yet
- Checked In - How many are currently at the cafe
- Checked Out - How many completed their visit today
Action Buttons
Three main buttons:
- Scan QR Code - Check customers in or out
- Manual Register - Register walk-in customers
- View Customers - See everyone in the system
📷 Scanning QR Codes
This is how you check customers in and out.
Step 1: Open Scanner
- On the dashboard, tap "Scan QR Code"
- The camera will open
- You'll see a scanning frame
Step 2: Scan Customer's Code
- Ask customer to show their QR code
- Point your camera at the code
- Center it in the frame
- Hold steady - it scans automatically
- You'll hear a beep or feel a vibration
Step 3: Confirm Action
After scanning, you'll see customer information:
- Child's name
- Guardian name
- Phone number
- Visit date
- Current status
Two buttons will appear:
If customer just arrived (status: Registered):
- Tap "Check In" button
- Confirms they've arrived
- Status changes to "Checked In"
If customer is leaving (status: Checked In):
- Tap "Check Out" button
- Marks their visit complete
- Status changes to "Checked Out"
Common Scanning Issues
QR code won't scan?
- Ask customer to increase screen brightness
- Make sure code is not blurry
- Try moving phone closer or farther
- Check if customer is showing correct visit
Wrong date showing?
- Customer might have multiple visits
- Ask them to select today's visit
- They need to tap correct date in their app
👥 Manual Registration
For walk-in customers without the app.
When to Use Manual Registration
- Customer doesn't have smartphone
- Customer's app isn't working
- Quick registration needed
- Emergency situations
Step 1: Start Registration
- On dashboard, tap "Manual Register"
- Registration form opens
Step 2: Fill in Customer Information
Enter all required information:
- Child's Name - Full name of the child visiting
- Guardian/Parent Name - Name of the adult bringing the child
- Phone Number - Guardian's contact number (can be same for multiple visits)
- Barangay - Customer's barangay
- Ages of Children - Enter ages separated by commas (e.g., "4, 6, 8")
- Visit Date - Select today or future date
- Additional Notes - Optional special information
Step 3: Submit Registration
- Review all information
- Tap "Register" button
- Wait for confirmation
- You'll see success message
Step 4: Check Customer In
After manual registration:
- Customer is now in the system
- Status is "Registered"
- You need to check them in manually
- Go to "View Customers"
- Find the customer you just registered
- Tap their name
- Tap "Check In" button
📋 Viewing Customer List
See everyone registered in the system.
Step 1: Open Customer List
- On dashboard, tap "View Customers"
- You'll see a list of all customers
What You See
Each customer card shows:
- Child's name
- Guardian name
- Phone number
- Barangay
- Latest visit status
- Status color (Green/Blue/Purple)
Search for Customers
- Look at top of customer list
- You'll see a search box
- Tap the search box
- Type any of these:
- Child's name
- Guardian's name
- Phone number
- Barangay name
Status Colors
- Green (Registered) - Scheduled but not arrived yet
- Blue (Checked In) - Currently at the cafe
- Purple (Checked Out) - Completed their visit
📱 Customer Details
See complete information for any customer.
Step 1: Open Customer Details
- From customer list, tap any customer's name
- Full details screen opens
What You See
Customer Information:
- Full name of child
- Guardian/parent name
- Phone number
- Barangay
- Ages of children
- Any special notes
Current Visit:
- Visit date
- Current status
- Registration time
- Check-in time (if checked in)
- Check-out time (if checked out)
Visit History:
- List of all past visits
- Dates and status of each
- How many times they've visited
Actions You Can Take
- Check In Button - Available if status is "Registered"
- Check Out Button - Available if status is "Checked In"
- Close Button - Returns to customer list
📊 Understanding Dashboard Statistics
Total Visitors Today
What it shows:
- Number of customers currently at the cafe
- Only counts "Checked In" status
- Updates in real-time
Registered
What it shows:
- Customers who registered for today
- Haven't arrived yet
- Status is still "Registered"
Checked In
What it shows:
- Customers currently at the cafe
- You've scanned their code on arrival
- Still enjoying their visit
Checked Out
What it shows:
- Customers who completed visit today
- You've scanned them both in and out
- Visit is finished
🔄 Daily Operations Workflow
Morning - Opening
- Check Dashboard
- See how many registered for today
- Prepare for expected visitors
- Review List
- Tap "View Customers"
- See who's coming today
- Check for special notes
During the Day - Active Hours
- Customer Arrives
- Tap "Scan QR Code"
- Scan their code
- Tap "Check In"
- Welcome them!
- Walk-in Customer
- Tap "Manual Register"
- Fill in their information
- Submit registration
- Check them in immediately
- Customer Leaves
- Tap "Scan QR Code"
- Scan their code
- Tap "Check Out"
- Thank them for visiting!
Evening - Closing
- Check Dashboard
- Verify all "Checked In" customers are checked out
- Review total visitors for the day
- Find Missing Check-outs
- If someone is still "Checked In"
- Find them in customer list
- Tap their name
- Manually check them out
❓ Common Situations
Customer Lost Their QR Code
Solution:
- Ask for their name or phone number
- Tap "View Customers"
- Search for the customer
- Tap their name
- Manually tap "Check In" or "Check Out"
Customer Registered Wrong Date
Solution:
- Ask them to register again with correct date
- Or if they're here now, manually register them for today
- You can check them in after registration
Multiple Visits for Same Customer
This is normal!
- Customers can register unlimited times
- Each visit gets separate QR code
- Each visit is independent
- Customer should show QR for TODAY's visit
Customer Not in System
Solution:
- Use "Manual Register"
- Create their registration
- Check them in immediately
- They're now in the system for future visits
🔐 Admin Responsibilities
Data Privacy
Keep customer information private:
- Don't share phone numbers or addresses
- Don't discuss customer details publicly
- Only use information for cafe operations
- Secure your phone with password/PIN
Accurate Record Keeping
Always:
- Check in customers when they arrive
- Check out customers when they leave
- Verify information when manually registering
- Double-check before submitting
Never:
- Leave customers checked in overnight
- Skip check-in or check-out steps
- Share your admin account
- Let others use your phone for admin tasks
Customer Service
Best Practices:
- Greet customers warmly
- Help with app issues
- Answer questions patiently
- Make registration quick and easy
- Thank them for visiting
🆘 Troubleshooting
Can't Scan QR Codes
Check:
- Camera permission allowed
- Good lighting in room
- Customer screen brightness up
- QR code not damaged or blurry
- Using correct date's QR code
Alternative:
- Use manual check-in
- Search customer by name
- Check in from customer details
App Running Slow
Try:
- Close other apps on your phone
- Restart the cafe app
- Check internet connection
- Sign out and sign back in
Not Showing As Admin
Check:
- Using correct Google account
- Account is set as admin in system
- Contact system administrator
- Might need admin permissions activated
📊 End of Day Checklist
Before closing for the day:
✨ Quick Reference
Most Common Tasks
Check someone in:
Scan QR Code → Scan → Check In
Check someone out:
Scan QR Code → Scan → Check Out
Register walk-in:
Manual Register → Fill form → Submit → Check In
Find someone:
View Customers → Search name → Tap name
Manual check-in without QR:
View Customers → Find customer → Tap name → Check In
💡 Tips for Smooth Operations
Speed Up Check-ins
- Keep scanner open during busy times
- Have customers ready with QR code
- Position scanner in well-lit area
- Learn common customer names
Handle Rush Hours
- Ask customers to have QR ready
- Check in groups together if same family
- Use manual register for quick walk-ins
- Stay calm and organized
Prevent Mistakes
- Always verify customer name matches
- Check visit date is today
- Confirm action before tapping
- Double-check phone numbers when manually registering
Provide Great Service
- Smile and greet everyone
- Help with app issues patiently
- Thank customers for visiting
- Keep the process quick and friendly