Have not heard one single word about the rear admiral.
But below is an interesting article published in February about Day Cares going digital. This is more info than Mike Adler ever sent me.
Day care centers go digital -- the pros and cons of nanny cameras for parental piece of mind
February 19, 2008
By: Lynn Bryant
Day care centers are learning that employing the use of nanny cameras can be a real asset in the eyes of many parents. By installing IP-based surveillance cameras in their facilities, they can give parents the ability to log in remotely throughout the day to monitor their children's activities. This growing trend has become a real selling point for many parents looking to enroll their children. We will gain an understanding of the pros and cons of this trend as we examine some of the real benefits and possible pitfalls of implementing this technology in childcare centers.
Utilizing video surveillance technology within day care centers is not a new concept. Many facilities have incorporated this technology for years. Some day care centers have even granted parents the ability to review old recordings to validate the quality of their child's care.
However, the latest surveillance trend among day care centers is much more interactive. By incorporating IP-based nanny camera systems, day care centers can now give parents remote access to live video feeds of their children throughout the day. Parents are given a secure login ID to access the system, and can choose to log in whenever the wish to access the surveillance video. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
Real benefits can be realized by implementing nanny cameras
Parents and day care centers alike have reported some positive benefits that have come as a direct result of incorporating this technology. These benefits include the following as outlined below.
Benefits to the parents
Allows parents to actively monitor the care their children receive -- Remote video surveillance gives parents the ability to actively view and monitor how their children are cared for. Being able to access live images of their children playing lets them see first hand what their children are doing throughout the day. Parents also indicate it helps them feel more connected to their children, when then can see first hand what they are doing throughout the day. Many parents report it gives them a real boost during their otherwise hectic day.
Alleviates parent's fears -- Parent's feel much more confident about the care their children receive when they can log in to view them whenever they want. Direct access to live video provides them a sense of confidence that the caregivers are responsibly caring for their children, and have nothing to hide.
Builds confidence in children -- Some children really find comfort in the fact that their mom and dad are watching them throughout the day. This is further promoted by the fact that parents can interact with their child at the end of the day based on activities that they viewed their child participating in throughout the day.
Grandparent's can be given access at the parent's consent -- Many day care centers will provide additional accounts to grandparents and extended family members at the request of the parent. This can be a real benefit for family members that are located long distances away.
Benefits to the day care centers
Less disruption to staff and child -- Day care staff are finding that there are fewer disruptions with IP nanny camera systems in use. Parents are less likely to drop by for visits throughout the day. While parental visits can be a real highlight to both parent and child, it often means more tears and distractions to other children when the parent has to leave again.
Gives a positive boost to enrollment -- Parents looking to enroll their children in a childcare center often have remote video surveillance on their list of must haves. KinderView, a company that provides day care cameras systems, has noted that when childcare centers offer surveillance services, enrollments tend to increase at very little cost to the centers.
Opens the door for further online communication -- Many day care centers are finding that offering online video access opens the door to further communication opportunities. Online viewing portals provide the perfect forum where parents can communicate with other parents, email day care staff, and view event calendars. This creates a further sense of community among parents and staff, and makes it easier to stay in touch and up to date.
Concerns over the use of nanny cameras in daycare centers
Given all of the positive feedback mentioned so far, it would seem that the addition of this technology is always met with a positive reaction. This is not always the case. Some parents and day care workers have expressed concern over the practice. The following are some of the concerns and potential pitfalls.
Unauthorized access -- Some parents are very leery of having video of their children accessible over the Internet. They worry that child predators can gain access to images of their child which could endanger their child. If you have these concerns, make sure you voice them to your child's caregiver and carefully review the centers security and video disclosure policies.
Too much participation can cause undo concern -- Some day care workers worry too much participation may not always be a good thing. While most centers welcome parental involvement, it has the potential of becoming distracting if over done. Some parents become overly worried if they notice their child is not interacting with other child as they think they should be. They begin to get overly fixated on behavior that may be perfectly normal and healthy. While parents have every right to be concerned about their children, they should guard against overacting to every little movement their child makes throughout the day.
While not everyone may agree with the incorporation of nanny cameras into our childcare facilities, it seems the consensus is overwhelmingly positive. To some parents, being able to get a glimpse of their child at play whenever they want makes all the difference in the world.
About the Author
Lynn Bryant is a successful freelance writer and contributor to Video-Surveillance-Guide.com. Your definitive guide to video surveillance equipment, CCTV cameras and wireless security systems for home and business.
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