Kangarootime + live cameras
Does Kangarootime have live cameras?
Short answer: not on its own. Kangarootime is childcare management software — billing, attendance, and family communication. Live camera viewing comes through a third-party integration, not a built-in feature. If you want parents to watch live, you can pair Kangarootime with a dedicated camera platform like CareCam.
CareCam is not affiliated with Kangarootime. Kangarootime is a trademark of its owner. Confirm Kangarootime's current features with their team.
Kangarootime vs CareCam — different tools that work together
These aren't really competitors. Kangarootime runs the admin side; CareCam adds the live camera side — natively, on the cameras you already own.
| Topic | Kangarootime(confirm with vendor) | CareCam |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Childcare management software (billing, attendance, family communication). | Live parent-view camera streaming. |
| Live classroom video | Not native — provided through a third-party integration (PB&J TV / WatchMeGrow). | Yes — real-time live video, built in. |
| Cameras | Depends on the integrated service's hardware. | Works with most existing RTSP/ONVIF IP cameras — usually no new hardware. |
| Audio | Depends on the integrated service. | Video-only by design — no microphone. |
| Use them together? | Yes — run Kangarootime for admin… | …and CareCam for live cameras. They complement each other. |
Already using Kangarootime? Keep it. CareCam adds live, video-only parent viewing on the cameras you already have — running alongside Kangarootime, not replacing it.
Kangarootime & live cameras — FAQ
Does Kangarootime have live streaming cameras?
Not natively. Kangarootime is childcare management software — billing, attendance, and family communication. Live camera viewing comes through a third-party integration (PB&J TV, now part of WatchMeGrow) rather than a built-in Kangarootime feature. Centers that want live viewing pair Kangarootime with a dedicated camera platform.
Can I use Kangarootime and CareCam together?
Yes. They serve different purposes and work well side by side: Kangarootime handles admin and family messaging, while CareCam adds secure, real-time live camera viewing on the cameras your center already has.
Is CareCam a Kangarootime replacement?
No — they're different categories. CareCam doesn't replace Kangarootime's management features, and Kangarootime doesn't provide native live cameras. Centers that want both run them together.
What cameras does CareCam need?
CareCam works with most existing IP cameras that support RTSP/ONVIF (Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, Amcrest, UniFi, Hanwha), so most centers can add live viewing without buying new hardware.
Is CareCam affiliated with Kangarootime?
No. CareCam is not affiliated with Kangarootime, which is a trademark of its owner. This page explains how live camera viewing complements childcare management software.
More comparisons: Procare, Brightwheel, Lillio (HiMama), PB&J TV.