Dropping your kids off at daycare is one of the regrets of parenthood. Every hour, some parent wonders about their child and the daycare safety. The installation of cameras gives parents peace of mind that their child is at a reliable daycare center. These cameras also offer a unique opportunity to view high quality, live video of their child engaging in activities throughout the day. Parents are able to view this video from anywhere they have internet access. No special hardware or equipment is needed and there is no additional cost for the amount of time they watch. A center simply needs a connection to the internet to make this possible. These cameras can also be linked to a centers website if one is available. Proponents of daycare cameras say the technology helps ease stress, anxiety and guilt of single or double income parents—particularly new moms and dads - who yearn to be closer to their child.

Daycare security and safety is very important. All video images can be password protected for restricted viewing. Each parent can be given a username and password to allow him/her to access the secured viewing.

Cameras are also available to monitor outdoor play areas. These cameras are a great deterrent for keeping away unwanted visitors and cutting down on vandalism.

In addition to added peace of mind for parents and daycare staff, the monitoring system can be used as the ultimate marketing tool for childcare centers. Studies have shown that parents are more comfortable when their child’s daycare is taken seriously and they can view their activities throughout the day. It also gives centers an opportunity to charge more for a service that brings greater accountability and the perception of increased daycare safety.

Most parents will gladly pay an additional fee for an opportunity to see their child at their convenience. Many daycare centers across the country already have camera systems installed and some of them have noticed an increase in enrollment due to this. Another benefit is, the video can also be recorded and viewed for any time period to verify what happened at any given time. Also, many insurances providers will offer significant discounts on insurance premiums to centers with cameras installed

The cost of these cameras is surprisingly affordable. What helps make the installation of these systems so affordable is that they are relatively quick and easy to install. These cameras are digital and do not require expensive coaxial cables and separate power sources to be installed like traditional analog (Closed Circuit TV) cameras. In fact, these cameras only require one cable to be installed and a standard 110v outlet for power. Advanced cameras can be powered through the cable and do not require a power outlet. Furthermore, all of the images from the cameras can be sent directly to the internet through a router without the need for additional costly equipment. Recording can be done on a standard personal computer. There is no need for any expensive equipment like DVR’s as required with analog (CCTV) systems.

With our video system additional cameras can be added at anytime. This can easily be done whether the new cameras are placed at a current center or at a new location. Installed cameras can also be relocated to new facilities with relative ease should you outgrow your current facility. All of this gives you the flexibility to decide exactly what you need to meet your growing needs.

Our cameras are digital and use a progressive scan to capture images instead of the interlaced method found in analog (CCTV) cameras. With progressive scan all images are captured at the same time, enabling moving images to be presented without distortion.

We purchase our network video equipment and software from AXIS Communications, the leader in network video. AXIS invented and launched the first network camera back in 1996 and today has more than 400,000 professional network video installations worldwide.