Daycare with Video Monitoring: A New Standard in Child Safety

A Safer Tomorrow Starts with Today

Every parent knows the uneasy feeling of leaving their child in someone else’s care. Questions arise: Are they safe? Are they happy? Is someone always watching?

Across Australia, parents are increasingly seeking more than just trust and good intentions. Recent concerns have amplified calls for greater transparency, oversight, and accountability in early childhood education. Responding to these concerns, the federal government has announced a trial of CCTV in up to 300 childcare centres, beginning in October–November 2025, to explore how video monitoring can deter abuse, identify incidents, and restore confidence in the sector (ABC News, 2025).

As this shift unfolds, Sensatek has been at the forefront of helping schools and childcare centres strengthen safety with CCTV. More than a distributor, we deliver end-to-end safety solutions. With years of experiences, we provide consultation, system design, installation, staff training, and ongoing support.

By leveraging Vivotek’s intelligent CCTV technology, Sensatek helps childcare operators create safer, more transparent environments where trust is built on action, not assumptions. Our tailored projects have given centres the tools to strengthen supervision, reassure parents, and meet rising safety expectations.

The Growing Need for Transparency in Childcare

The childcare sector faces rising expectations for safety and accountability. Parents want the confidence that their children are always protected, while operators need effective tools to uphold high standards of supervision. Even unintentional accidents or lapses highlight the importance of systems that don’t just promise safety, but actively deliver it.

Here, video monitoring becomes a game-changer. By enabling constant, reliable oversight, CCTV shifts child safety from a reactive measure to a proactive standard.

How CCTV Supports Child Safety in Daycare

• Real-time Supervision: Staff and management can monitor multiple classrooms, play areas, and outdoor spaces at once, thereby reducing blind spots.
• Accountability: Recorded footage provides evidence during incidents, protecting both children and staff.
• Parent Reassurance: Secure live feed access offers parents peace of mind throughout the day.
• Staff Training & Development: Reviewing recordings supports professional training, from child engagement to emergency response.

Why Vivotek CCTV is the Right Fit for Childcare

Not all cameras are designed for the unique challenges of a daycare environment. Vivotek cameras, distributed in Australia by Sensatek, stand out with:

• High-Resolution Imaging – Clear detail, even in busy classrooms or outdoor areas.
• Wide-Angle & 360° Coverage – Minimises blind spots with complete visibility.
• Smart Analytics – AI-powered detection of motion, intrusion, or unusual activity for faster responses.
• Data Security – Encrypted video streams and secure access that safeguard children’s privacy.

Building Trust Through Technology

For parents, nothing matters more than their child's wellbeing. For daycare providers, nothing builds trust faster than transparency and accountability. With Vivotek’s advanced CCTV solutions, Sensatek empowers childcare centres to embrace a new standard in child safety – one where peace of mind isn’t just promised, but proven.