Daycare camera pricing
Comparable camera-streaming systems run $3,500 or more in hardware alone. CareCam works with the IP cameras you already own, so most centers pay just $99/month plus a one-time $349 appliance.
Running an in-home daycare? Home daycares start at $79/mo →
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$99/month
+ $349 one-time appliance
Single-site childcare centers
$149/month
+ $349 one-time appliance
Growing centers with multiple classrooms
$199/month
+ $349 one-time appliance
Larger centers needing full-facility coverage
Custom
Chains & multi-site franchises
3-year price lock. Your CareCam price is locked for at least 3 years, with no contract and no extra fee.
Every stream is private (no public links) and the parent stream is video-only (no audio), which keeps consent simple.
Running an in-home daycare?
Up to 4 cameras, unlimited parent accounts, you set the viewing hours. Starting from scratch, a one-room setup is about $374–$399 upfront (appliance plus one plug-in camera) and two rooms about $399–$449. A small battery backup (UPS) is recommended so the feed stays up through power blips. Your signup price is locked for 3 years.
Multiple sites or more than 24 cameras? Talk to us about franchise & custom pricing.
This is the complete price. No installation fees, no per-parent fees, no long-term contract, and parents never pay anything.
$349
CareCam appliance, one-time
Preconfigured for your center. Plug it into your network and we connect your cameras remotely. One per site handles every camera in your plan, all 8 on the Center plan included.
$99–$199/mo
Software, by size
Month-to-month based on center size. Unlimited parents. Cancel anytime.
$0
Installation
No onsite installer required. Plug in the preconfigured appliance and we configure your cameras remotely. Most centers go live in under a week of signing up.
Either answer works. Here's exactly what each one costs you.
Yes, you're set
$0 extra hardware
CareCam uses the IP cameras you already own, most Hikvision, Anpviz, UniFi, and Hanwha models work as-is. No new cameras, no rewiring, no ripping anything out.
Check if your cameras are compatible →Not yet, that's fine
$40–$200 per camera
Plus a ~$40 PoE switch. You buy the cameras yourself and we help you pick compatible ones. We don't sell hardware or do installation, so you're never locked in to us for it. Setup is self-serve with our remote help.
See realistic first-year totals →Software is separate from cameras, and most centers already own compatible IP cameras. If you do need cameras, here's a realistic first-year budget by center size. Camera-hardware ranges and first-year totals are USD market estimates.
| Center size | Software (monthly) | New cameras (if needed) | First-year estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home daycare (1–4 cameras) | $79/mo | $80–$250 | $1,377–$1,547 |
| Small center (4–8 cameras) | $99/mo | $320–$1,200 | $1,857–$2,737 |
| Mid-size center (8–16 cameras) | $99–$149/mo | $640–$3,200 | $2,177–$5,337 |
| Large center (16–24 cameras) | $149–$199/mo | $1,280–$4,800 | $3,417–$7,537 |
First-year estimates include 12 months of software, the $349 appliance, and new cameras at $40–$200 each. Many centers have existing compatible cameras, then year one is just software + $349.
For a full breakdown, see our daycare camera system cost guide.
Send your camera brand and we'll confirm compatibility and a price for your center, by email, no call required.
Sign up, plug in the appliance when it arrives, and parents are watching. Most centers go live in under a week using cameras they already have.
