Pixl Canada installs security cameras for daycares and childcare centres: entrances, hallways, play areas, back doors and parking, with a free written quote for wired CCTV and payment after the job. Cameras go in common areas only, never in washrooms or change areas. Send photos or a floor plan to (587) 899-7495 and we recommend the camera count and layout before you book.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Updated . 6 min read. Prices in Canadian dollars, before tax.
- Free written quote for wired CCTV
- Common-area coverage, never washrooms
- Market price ranges by camera count
- Pay after the job
- Cover entrances, pick-up and drop-off, hallways, play areas and the back door.
- Keep cameras out of washrooms, change areas and nap rooms unless your licensing body allows otherwise.
- Six to twelve cameras covers most centres.
- Limit who can view footage and agree a retention period.
Where should cameras go in a daycare?
| Area | Why | Camera type |
|---|---|---|
| Main entrance and pick-up area | Who enters, who collects children, any dispute at the door | Dome with a wide lens |
| Hallways | Movement between rooms | Ceiling dome |
| Play areas and classrooms | General supervision and incident review | Dome, wide angle |
| Back door and fenced yard | Unauthorized access and outdoor play review | Outdoor bullet or turret |
| Parking and drop-off lane | Vehicle activity and vandalism | Outdoor bullet. See parking lot cameras |
What rules should a daycare check before installing cameras?
Child-care centres are regulated provincially, and some licensing bodies have requirements or guidance about video. Parents and staff have privacy interests too. Before you install, check your provincial child-care licensing rules, tell staff and parents that cameras are in use, post notice, keep cameras out of washrooms and change areas, and limit who can view or export footage. This is general information, not legal advice. See security camera laws in Canada.
How much does a daycare camera system cost?
These are market estimates, not a Pixl price. They multiply the typical installed range of $700 to $1,500 per standard IP camera by the number of cameras. Your quote depends on cable routes, recorder, storage and network work.
| Cameras | Low | High | Typical centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | $4,200 | $9,000 | Home-based or small centre |
| 8 | $5,600 | $12,000 | Mid-size centre with a yard |
| 12 | $8,400 | $18,000 | Larger centre, several rooms |
See commercial security camera installation cost and wired vs WiFi cameras. Pixl gives a free written quote for wired CCTV.
How does a daycare camera installation work?
- Send photos or a floor plan, or book a walkthrough.
- Get a free written quote with cameras, recorder, cabling and labour listed separately.
- Confirm placement and which areas stay camera-free.
- We install, aim and test each camera and set up the recorder and access.
- You pay after the job.
Daycare security cameras: frequently asked questions
Can a daycare have security cameras?
Generally yes in common areas, subject to provincial licensing rules and privacy obligations. Check your regulator.
Where should daycare cameras not go?
Washrooms and change areas, and usually nap rooms unless your licensing rules allow it.
How many cameras does a daycare need?
Six to twelve covers most centres, depending on the number of rooms and the yard.
Can parents watch live?
That raises extra privacy questions. Decide it with your licensing rules and a privacy policy before enabling any remote access.
How much does it cost?
Market estimates run about $700 to $1,500 per installed camera. Pixl gives a free written quote for wired CCTV.
When do I pay?
After the job.
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Sources and method. Price ranges are market estimates built from published installer and vendor pricing guides and multiplied by camera count. They are not a Pixl price. Regulatory points are general and not legal advice.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.