CCTV is a system in which signals are not publicly distributed but are monitored for surveillance and security. CCTVs are considered to be a great boon to our society. CCTVs also act as an alarm to alert us about the threats that may happen. When it comes to child safety, CCTVs play an important role as they witness every second and event of the day. Installed at daycare and preschools, CCTVs monitor the activities of the entire day.

The safety and well-being of children in preschools is paramount. The human supervision remains irreplaceable but the CCTVs have no exhaustion attributed to it. CCTVs not only provide 24 hours of monitoring but they also give peace of mind to parents, staff, and administrators.

Magic Wand to live streaming 

Magic is not limited to preschool kids, in today’s world all parents have access to the magical wand of live streaming. All you need is a smartphone and smart technology of pre-installed CCTVs and here you go. You can now track the entire day of your child. These live-stream web cameras allow you to pop in anytime to see what your child is doing at the preschool. Apart from the peace that CCTVs provide, other benefits come along.

Keep a Check on the Conduct

CCTVs help to keep a check on teacher conduct very easily. Even though teachers at preschool are very professional at their work, they are always more likely to behave well when they know that one of the parents might be looking at them. Maintaining that accountability at all times encourages a higher standard of honesty, which is beneficial when kids are around.

Tracking Evidence

CCTV footage can act as evidence when needed. In the rare cases when any crime or misconduct takes place, the evidence is available and is enough to provide support for your case. Instead of wasting time on endless discussions, with the help of CCTVs, you can find out who is responsible for the crime committed. All it takes is a quick review and tracking of the evidence.

Promoting Vigilance 

Strategically placed cameras offer a broader view of the premises, and allow real-time monitoring of multiple areas simultaneously, preventing accidents or identifying threats before they escalate.CCTVs around the preschool also serve as a deterrent to potential intruders with malicious intentions.

Balancing Privacy and Security

The boon comes with a few ethical considerations. It requires that the individuals must be informed about the presence of CCTV cameras and their purpose. The people around should be informed about the installation of the cameras. The system should not be used to provide any images for the worldwide web. To ensure a stricter user access policy across the childcare facility. Only authentic authorized individuals should access the surveillance systems.

Transparency and Communication

It is crucial to always have clear communication with the parents about the use of CCTV, its limitations, and data security protocols to build trust and ensure responsible implementation.

Eternal Human Supervision

CCTVs should never replace the irreplaceable role of attentive and qualified staff in ensuring children’s safety. Human supervision also helps in fostering a nurturing learning environment.

To sum up, CCTVs are an important part of an all-encompassing preschool kid safety plan. However, it is important to keep in mind that the efficacy of these electronic tools depends on ethical concerns, appropriate use, and a steadfast dedication towards paramount the children’s safety. A combination of both technological assistance and human watchfulness is required.

Raj Singhal, Co-founder & CEO of Footprints Childcare