Home daycares
One room, one camera. The home-daycare plan is $49/month and fits most home daycare setups.
Trusted by daycares since 2010
Daycare camera streaming without the expensive camera project
Give parents secure classroom access from their phones, while your center controls who can watch, when they can watch, and which rooms they can see.
Parent viewing since 201060+ centers servedmonth-to-month, cancel anytime
Plans from $99/month plus a one-time $349 appliance. Month-to-month. Parents watch free. Works with compatible existing cameras.
Parent View
Classroom: Butterflies Room
Viewing allowed until 5:30 PM
Classroom access
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Butterflies Room
- On
Jordan K.
Butterflies Room
- Off
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Sunshine Room
Built for daycare centers of every size
Small daycare centers
Multiple classrooms, multiple families. Manage who sees which room without added complexity.
Preschools
Add parent-view cameras to your enrollment offer. No custom installation required.
Replacing an old system
Already have cameras? We can check compatibility before you commit to anything.
Your center stays in control
CareCam is not a generic security camera app. It is built specifically for controlled parent viewing in childcare settings.
- Parents only see the rooms you assign them to
- Viewing can be limited to certain hours
- Access can be turned off for any parent at any time
- No public camera links
- Built for enrolled families only
- Runs on phones and modern browsers
CareCam is not a public webcam. Access is controlled by your center. Families see what you allow, when you allow it.
What parents can — and can't — do
CareCam gives parents real visibility without giving up your center's control. Here's exactly what the parent experience looks like.
Parents can
- Watch live video of their child's assigned classroom
- View from any phone or browser — no app install required
- Check in during hours your center allows
- See the timestamp so they know the feed is live
- Log in securely with their own account
Parents cannot
- See any classroom their child isn't enrolled in
- View outside of your center's set hours
- Download or record video through CareCam — there's no in-app download or recording feature
- Log in with a shared or public link — every parent gets their own account
- Access the feed after you deactivate their account
Up and running in a few steps
Plug in the CareCam appliance and connect a compatible classroom camera
Set up parent accounts and classroom access
Parents watch from their phone or browser
You manage access, rooms, and viewing times
Setup includes a one-time $349 CareCam appliance — a small pre-configured device that connects to your existing cameras and talks to CareCam's service. You plug it in; we handle the rest remotely.
Simple pricing for daycare centers
Every plan includes secure parent logins, classroom-level access controls, viewing time limits, mobile parent viewing, and a center admin dashboard.
Most Popular
Center
$99/month
For small daycare centers
- Up to 8 cameras
- Secure parent logins
- Classroom-level access
- Viewing time controls
- Mobile parent viewing
- Center admin dashboard
Plus
$149/month
For larger centers
- Up to 16 cameras
- Secure parent logins
- Classroom-level access
- Viewing time controls
- Mobile parent viewing
- Center admin dashboard
Max
$199/month
For full-center coverage
- Up to 24 cameras
- Secure parent logins
- Classroom-level access
- Viewing time controls
- Mobile parent viewing
- Center admin dashboard
Franchise
Custom
For chains & franchises
- Centralized multi-site admin
- Priority support
- Secure parent logins
- Classroom-level access
- Viewing time controls
- Center admin dashboard
No long-term contract. Plus a one-time $349 CareCam appliance; camera hardware or wiring beyond that may be separate.
Need more than 24 cameras? Contact us for custom pricing.
| Plan | Best for | Cameras | Cost per camera |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center | Small center | Up to 8 | From $12.38/mo |
| Plus | Growing center | Up to 16 | From $9.31/mo |
| Max | Larger center | Up to 24 | From $8.29/mo |
Per-camera cost assumes the plan's full camera allowance is used; it drops further as you add cameras within a tier. Parent accounts are unlimited on every plan.
Running an in-home daycare?
Home daycare plan — $49/month for up to 4 cameras, plus the one-time $349 appliance.
Start with one classroom — before committing center-wide
- We confirm your cameras are compatible before you pay anything
- Pilot one camera and a small parent group first
- Month-to-month — expand when parents love it, cancel if they don't
Not sure if your cameras will work?
Most centers have questions about camera compatibility before signing up. We can help with that before you commit to anything.
Already have cameras?
Pick your camera brand and get an instant answer — no signup needed. If we're not sure, we'll confirm by email before you commit to anything.
Starting from scratch?
We can suggest a simple, affordable camera setup based on your center size and how many classrooms you want to cover.
Why daycare centers choose CareCam
Parents check in on their own
Families feel more settled when they can check in without calling the front desk.
Stand out during tours
Show prospective parents you take transparency seriously before they enroll. Most competing centers don't offer this.
Fewer interruption calls
Scheduled viewing windows reduce the "just checking in" calls during the day.
Looking for more detail? Browse our guides on the daycare camera system, daycare camera app for parents, preschool camera system, home daycare camera setup, daycare camera pricing, live daycare camera, daycare video monitoring, daycare app for parents, daycare cameras for centers, and a WatchMeGrow alternative comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need new cameras?
Not always. Many centers already have IP cameras or NVR systems that are compatible. Send us your camera make and model and we'll tell you before you sign up for anything.
What kinds of cameras does CareCam work with?
CareCam works with most IP cameras that support an RTSP stream — including popular brands like Hikvision, Anpviz, UniFi, and Hanwha. Consumer cameras like Nest or Ring are generally not compatible. If you're unsure, just send us the model number.
Can parents see every classroom?
No. Access is set per parent account. Each parent only sees the rooms you assign them.
Can parents record the stream?
CareCam has no recording or download features for parents — the stream is live-only. If your center wants its own recordings, your existing NVR keeps recording separately on your equipment.
What size centers use CareCam?
CareCam works for single-room home daycares and large centers with 45+ cameras. Center plans start at $99/month (plus a $49 home-daycare plan) and go up to custom pricing for bigger operations.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Month to month, cancel anytime.
More questions? See the pricing FAQ and the camera compatibility checker, or ask us directly.
Request a Demo
See CareCam in 15 minutes
Book a 15-minute call with us. We'll walk through the parent view and admin dashboard, and tell you whether your existing cameras will work.
- 15-minute video call, you pick the time
- Live walkthrough of the parent view and admin dashboard
- We'll check if your current cameras are compatible
- Questions about your specific setup
Request a Demo
We reply within one business day.
Here's how it works
Send us a message
Let us know your center size and how many cameras you're thinking about.
Pick a time
We'll reply the next business day with a link to book a slot.
15-minute screen-share
We show you the live dashboard. You'll see what parents see and what you'd manage day to day.
Go live
Most centers are streaming to parents within a few days. No contractor required.
Who's behind CareCam
CareCam is a small software company — not a security camera vendor or a VC-backed startup. We built this because parents want to see their kids and centers want to offer that, without a contractor, a multi-month project, or a five-year contract. We answer support emails ourselves, and when you send us your camera details before signing up, a real person checks them.
Check if your cameras work with CareCam
Tell us your camera brand and we'll confirm compatibility by email — usually within one business day.
Prefer to talk it through? Call or text (302) 618-1550
Ready to see CareCam with your cameras?
Request a 15-minute walkthrough. We'll show the parent experience, the director controls, and confirm whether your cameras will work.
No pressure · No long-term contract · 15 minutes