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 $49 appliance (through Oct 31, normally $349).
Running an in-home daycare? Home daycares start at $79/mo →
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$99/month
+ $49 one-time appliance through Oct 31, normally $349
Single-site childcare centers
$149/month
+ $49 one-time appliance through Oct 31, normally $349
Growing centers with multiple classrooms
$199/month
+ $49 one-time appliance through Oct 31, normally $349
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.
Already using another parent-viewing provider? US and Canadian centers can run CareCam next to it for 14 days on a $199 refundable deposit. Not a fit? Return it for a full refund. How the side-by-side trial works
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 $74–$99 upfront (appliance plus one plug-in camera) and two rooms about $99–$149. 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 $49
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
Setup fee
No installer visit when your cameras are already in place. 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 for cameras
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
$56 per camera
That's the Anpviz 8MP PoE camera we recommend, plus a ~$40 PoE switch. You buy the cameras yourself and we help you pick. 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 what it costs to start →Software is separate from cameras, and most centers already own compatible IP cameras. If you do need cameras, here's what it costs to start, by center size, with the Anpviz 8MP PoE camera at $56 each.
| Center size | Software (monthly) | New cameras (if needed) | Upfront to start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home daycare (4 cameras) | $79/mo | 4 × $56 = $224 | $273 |
| Small center (8 cameras) | $99/mo | 8 × $56 = $448 | $497 |
| Mid-size center (16 cameras) | $149/mo | 16 × $56 = $896 | $945 |
| Large center (24 cameras) | $199/mo | 24 × $56 = $1,344 | $1,393 |
Upfront totals are the $49 appliance (the price through Oct 31, normally $349) plus new cameras at $56 each. Many centers have existing compatible cameras, then it's just the appliance. Software is billed monthly, cancel anytime.
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.
