Daycare camera system
A daycare camera system that works with cameras you already have
CareCam connects your existing IP cameras to a secure parent-view streaming platform — no proprietary hardware, no vendor installation, and no public camera links.
What a daycare camera system actually does
A generic security camera records footage for the center. A daycare camera system goes further — it gives enrolled parents controlled live access to their child's classroom, within the boundaries your center sets.
Enrollment-based access
Parents only see classrooms their enrolled child attends — not every camera in the building.
Scheduled viewing windows
You define when streaming is active. Outside those hours, the feed is off.
No audio — by design
Video only. No microphone access. Simplifies consent compliance and protects classroom conversations.
Parent app + browser
Parents watch from the CareCam iOS or Android app, or any web browser — no special device needed.
No public camera links
Every stream is private and login-gated. No shareable URLs that could expose classroom footage.
You control access
Add or remove parents, adjust viewing hours, and disable streams at any time from the dashboard.
Compatible with cameras most centers already own
CareCam uses RTSP — the standard streaming protocol supported by most IP security cameras. If your cameras have RTSP enabled, you likely don't need to buy new hardware.
| Camera brand | Compatibility notes |
|---|---|
| Hikvision | Most IP camera models with RTSP enabled |
| Dahua | IPC series and compatible NVR-attached cameras |
| Reolink | RLC series and similar RTSP-enabled models |
| Amcrest | IP8M series and similar models |
| UniFi (Ubiquiti) | Most G-series cameras via RTSP |
| Hanwha (Samsung) | QNV and similar RTSP-compatible models |
Don't see your camera brand? Contact us — if it supports RTSP, it likely works.
How to set up your daycare camera system
- 1
Connect your cameras
Enter each camera's RTSP URL in the CareCam dashboard. You'll find this in your camera's settings or NVR interface. Tested brands include Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, Amcrest, UniFi, and Hanwha.
- 2
Create classrooms
Set up each room in CareCam and assign the corresponding camera stream. Give classrooms clear names parents will recognize — "Infant Room", "Toddler Room", "Pre-K".
- 3
Configure viewing hours
Set the schedule when parents can access each classroom stream. Most centers match their operating hours — for example, weekdays 7am–6pm.
- 4
Invite enrolled parents
Add each parent's email address in the dashboard. CareCam sends them an invitation to create their secure account and access only the classrooms their child attends.