Home daycares
One room, one camera. The Starter plan is $29/month and fits most home daycare setups.
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.
Plans from $29/month. No long-term contract. Works with compatible existing cameras when possible.
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
- Record or download video
- Share access with anyone else
- Access the feed after you deactivate their account
Up and running in a few steps
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
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.
Starter
$29/month
For home daycares and small programs
- Up to 4 cameras
- Secure parent logins
- Classroom-level access
- Viewing time controls
- Mobile parent viewing
- Center admin dashboard
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Center
$49/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
$79/month
For larger centers
- Up to 16 cameras
- Secure parent logins
- Classroom-level access
- Viewing time controls
- Mobile parent viewing
- Center admin dashboard
Max
$99/month
For full-center coverage
- Up to 24 cameras
- Secure parent logins
- Classroom-level access
- Viewing time controls
- Mobile parent viewing
- Center admin dashboard
No long-term contract. Camera hardware or wiring may be separate.
Need more than 24 cameras? Contact us for custom pricing.
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?
Tell us what cameras you have and how your center is set up. We'll let you know if they're compatible before you sign up for 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.
Fewer interruption calls
Scheduled viewing windows reduce the "just checking in" calls during the day.
Room-by-room access control
Each parent only sees the classrooms their child is enrolled in.
Start with one room
Begin with one camera and add more when you're ready.
Scales with your center
Home daycares start on the Starter plan. Large centers get a custom plan.
An affordable daycare camera system without the big project
Many daycare camera systems require custom quotes, hardware projects, or long-term contracts. CareCam is daycare camera streaming software most childcare centers can start in a few days.
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, and a WatchMeGrow alternative comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Can parents see every classroom?
No. Access is set per parent account. Each parent only sees the rooms you assign them.
Can we turn off viewing during certain times?
Yes. Your center controls when viewing is available each day.
Do parents need an account?
Yes. Each parent gets their own login. There are no public camera links.
Is CareCam a generic security camera app?
No. CareCam is built specifically for controlled parent viewing in daycare and childcare settings. It is not a general-purpose security camera system.
What size centers use CareCam?
CareCam works for single-room home daycares and large centers with 45+ cameras. Plans start at $29/month and go up to custom pricing for bigger operations.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Month to month, cancel anytime.
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, Dahua, Reolink, Amcrest, and Axis. Consumer cameras like Nest or Ring are generally not compatible. If you're unsure, just send us the model number.
We already have an NVR. Can we use it with CareCam?
Often yes. If your NVR supports RTSP output (most commercial-grade systems do), we can pull streams from it directly. We'll confirm this during a compatibility check before you commit to anything.
What if my cameras aren't compatible?
We'll tell you upfront, and we can suggest simple, low-cost IP cameras that work well in daycare settings. Most replacements run $60–$120 per camera and don't require professional installation.
Do I need to run new cables or hire an installer?
Not necessarily. If you have existing PoE wiring or cameras with RTSP support, setup is usually just configuration. We walk you through it. If you do need new cameras, most are plug-and-play over ethernet — no specialist required.
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. We're not a big security camera vendor or a VC-backed startup trying to own the childcare space. We built this because childcare centers kept running into the same problem: parents want to see their kids, and centers want to offer that — but the existing options were either too expensive, too complicated, or built for corporate offices rather than daycares.
So we made something that fits how childcare actually works. You stay in control of who sees what, when. Parents get real peace of mind. And the whole thing doesn't require a contractor, a multi-month project, or a five-year contract.
We answer support emails ourselves. When you send us your camera details before signing up, a real person checks them. We're invested in this working for you — not just in getting you to sign up.
Parents check in. You stay in control.
Send us your camera details and we'll tell you if they're compatible — before you sign up for anything.