Camera for In-Home Daycare?

[Unregistered]

Do any of you in home care providers have cameras? Pros and cons of having cameras for parents to view children during care?

I currently do not have cameras never really considered it and I dont feel a need for them, but a parent brought it up and it made me wonder how home providers feel about cameras and how many actually have them.

[MunchkinWrangler]

There are many threads you can search on this. I would never do it. My dck's deserve privacy and confidentiality. I would never allow this or consider it. This parent has a trust issue and can choose centers who have this available to them just as easily. My number one reason is the kids that aren't theirs are none of their business.

The cost would be extreme as well. Me being kinda smart a*% would probably laugh and say "NOPE!" And that would be the end of any communication from me about the subject.

[Unregistered]

As a home provider I would never, ever place cameras in my home. I wouldn't want any risk of them being on after hours or anything funky. It feels really invasive of my home and my own family.

But as a parent, I would absolutely never, ever send my child to a daycare without cameras. It's my personal preference and one of reasons I decided to stay home. I just couldn't stomach the thought of being completely out if touch with my children.

So I understand the parent's desire but as a home provider I'd suggest they go to a center of the cameras are s deal breaker

[Blackcat31]

Do any of you in home care providers have cameras? Pros and cons of having cameras for parents to view children during care?

I currently do not have cameras never really considered it and I dont feel a need for them, but a parent brought it up and it made me wonder how home providers feel about cameras and how many actually have them.

Other threads about cameras.

https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.php?tag=camera

I have cameras in my home. I have 6 inside and 6 outside.

I would NEVER allow a parent to view them. It would be a direct violation of privacy for other children/families.

I have them for liability reasons and to protect myself.

As a home provider I would never, ever place cameras in my home. I wouldn't want any risk of them being on after hours or anything funky. It feels really invasive of my home and my own family.

But as a parent, I would absolutely never, ever send my child to a daycare without cameras. It's my personal preference and one of reasons I decided to stay home. I just couldn't stomach the thought of being completely out if touch with my children.

So I understand the parent's desire but as a home provider I'd suggest they go to a center of the cameras are s deal breaker

This is a good example of why I would never allow parents to view or have access to video feeds.

[Mike]

For a while, I had been planning to use cameras, but only because being male, parents might feel safer. I then thought about the privacy of the children and decided, no cameras. When I start up, I'm just going to let parents know about my open door policy.

[Mike]

I have cameras in my home. I have 6 inside and 6 outside.

I would NEVER allow a parent to view them. It would be a direct violation of privacy for other children/families.

I have them for liability reasons and to protect myself.

I'm still thinking about that aspect of cameras, and as a male, the risk of trouble could be worse, so maybe I should consider that too. Recordings obviously would have to be time/date stamped, but then I heard of a case where someone used recordings to prove innocence and the judge said recording can be tampered with.

[DaycareService]

The Ultimate Open Door Policy

Parents trust what they can see. The providers that have cameras let their parents know up front that the cameras are in the school. In the world that we live in today most parents want, and rightfully so, desire to see that their children are safe throughout the day. Sure, providers can decide not to accept the change that is coming to child care provider's locations, but in our current world every person and every business cannot be instantly trusted. Cameras in the facility provide something a mere word can't.

[Unregistered]

Cameras in Daycare

I have been using cameras since day one and is has been the best $500.00 I ever spent. The peace of mind that the families that have placed their children in our care is off the charts. They love being able to watch their children play during an often hard work day. They also can see every time a child gets a bump or bruise because we send them the clip right after the minor injury.

Everybody that works her and has their children here knows that they are being watch and recorded and nobody has a problem with it. When we have other peoples children, there is no right to privacy.

It has worked so well that I am starting a company that will offer to install cameras in the home daycare facilities and we will be paying them to do it. When you have 24 parents that come to you and request our upcoming service, saying no to them will create distrust and they will wonder what you are hiding. I would love to hear more feedback on this topic.

[nannyde]

Parents trust what they can see. The providers that have cameras let their parents know up front that the cameras are in the school. In the world that we live in today most parents want, and rightfully so, desire to see that their children are safe throughout the day. Sure, providers can decide not to accept the change that is coming to child care provider's locations, but in our current world every person and every business cannot be instantly trusted. Cameras in the facility provide something a mere word can't.

Are you aware of any center or home care provider that offers audio with video?

[nannyde]

I have been using cameras since day one and is has been the best $500.00 I ever spent. The peace of mind that the families that have placed their children in our care is off the charts. They love being able to watch their children play during an often hard work day. They also can see every time a child gets a bump or bruise because we send them the clip right after the minor injury.

Everybody that works her and has their children here knows that they are being watch and recorded and nobody has a problem with it. When we have other peoples children, there is no right to privacy.

It has worked so well that I am starting a company that will offer to install cameras in the home daycare facilities and we will be paying them to do it. When you have 24 parents that come to you and request our upcoming service, saying no to them will create distrust and they will wonder what you are hiding. I would love to hear more feedback on this topic.

Will you be offering both audio and video or just video? Will your customers want single fixed cameras or multiple cameras in each child occupied area?

[lovemydaycare0912]

I would never allow parents to stream in. I like the idea of having them for liability but haven't started that yet. The parent I termed in March who then called the state on me, she had suggested the idea to me even before I opened. I am so glad I never did it.

Not that I ever did anything wrong, but I couldn't imagine being constantly watched in my own home.

[TwinKristi]

In a daycare center I would find it appropriate but in a HOME childcare it's different. We have families and private issues parents speak to us about including private medical things and family matters. I would hate for our privacy to be compromised because someone is streaming. I have a baby monitor camera in the play/nap room and that's only visible by me with my monitor.

[Dardy]

camera in home daycare

I have had cameras on my 2nd floor in each bedroom for naptime use only since I moved. They all have timers to come on just at that time. I can monitor the children for my reassurance and their safety. Could not manage without them.

[Heart12]

One of many reason that I decided to open a family daycare is because I didnt like being on camera when I was a nanny. The family that I worked for snuck the cameras up after I began working for them. I had nothing to hide, but felt like they must not trust me, which made me feel extremely anxious throughout the day. After working for them for a few months the dad sent me a nasty text asking why one of his children had bruises on her face & neck :confused: I was dumbfounded & asked if he was sure it wasnt just blue marker? Needless to say, her "bruises" washed right off & while he apologized, for me the damage had been done.

IMO if I feel like a parent doesnt trust me to take care of their child, then they are not right for my program. So if I were to ever have cameras, it would be to cover my hide-never for a parent to view.

[Mike]

One of many reason that I decided to open a family daycare is because I didnt like being on camera when I was a nanny. The family that I worked for snuck the cameras up after I began working for them. I had nothing to hide, but felt like they must not trust me, which made me feel extremely anxious throughout the day. After working for them for a few months the dad sent me a nasty text asking why one of his children had bruises on her face & neck :confused: I was dumbfounded & asked if he was sure it wasnt just blue marker? Needless to say, her "bruises" washed right off & while he apologized, for me the damage had been done.

IMO if I feel like a parent doesnt trust me to take care of their child, then they are not right for my program. So if I were to ever have cameras, it would be to cover my hide-never for a parent to view.

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