Daycares & Childcare Centres security in Calgary
Bordo Security Ltd
Daycare security cameras in Calgary help childcare centres keep entrances, play areas and pickup points visible, and give staff a clear record of who enters the building. Bordo Security Ltd designs and installs security cameras, access control and alarm systems for daycares and childcare centres in Calgary and the surrounding Alberta areas. Since 2010, we have completed more than 1,350 projects, and our team of 12 specialists designs each system around the centre’s layout, daily routines and pickup procedures.
What security cameras do daycares need in Calgary?
Daycares need cameras that cover the entrance, reception and pickup areas, and the places where children move between rooms. Entrance cameras show who arrives and leaves, and cameras in hallways and common areas help staff see what is happening across the centre. Cameras can also cover playgrounds and outdoor play areas where appropriate, so staff can watch outdoor play from inside.
Camera placement in a childcare centre needs care. Cameras are placed in entrances, hallways, common areas and outdoor spaces, and not in washrooms or other private areas. Recordings are kept secure and access is limited to the people the centre names, so footage is available when it is needed and protected at other times.
What is included in a typical daycare security system:
- Security cameras for entrances, reception, hallways, common areas and playgrounds
- Controlled entry and fob access for parents and staff
- Intercom and secure pickup verification at the entrance
- Cameras in classroom areas where appropriate, agreed with the centre
- Alarm systems with 24/7 monitoring for the building after hours
- Remote viewing for centre managers, with recordings stored securely
How does controlled entry work for parents and staff?
Controlled entry means the main door stays locked and is opened only for people who should be there. Parents and staff use a fob or code to enter, and visitors are spoken to through an intercom before the door is opened. Entry records show who entered and when, and access can be changed quickly if a fob is lost or a family’s arrangements change.
How does secure pickup verification work?
Secure pickup starts at the entrance. Cameras at the entrance and reception show who is collecting a child, and staff can check the person against the centre’s pickup list before the child is released. The system gives staff a clear view of the pickup area, even when the room is busy, and recorded footage provides a record of each pickup.
What about playground and classroom-area cameras?
Playground cameras help staff watch outdoor play areas and entrances to the yard, so children outside are visible from inside the building. Classroom-area cameras are used only where the centre decides they are appropriate, and placement is agreed with the centre before installation. Cameras are never placed in washrooms or other private areas.
How does our project work?
Every daycare project follows the same clear process, so you know what will happen and when.
- Site assessment – We visit your childcare centre, walk through the entrance, play areas, pickup points and classrooms, and talk with you about entry, pickup and after-hours security.
- Scope and design – We prepare a plan that shows camera positions, controlled-entry points and alarm coverage, and we agree it with you before work starts.
- Professional installation – Our team of 12 specialists installs the cameras, access control and alarms, labels the system and shows your team how to use it.
- Monitoring and ongoing support – We set up alarm monitoring and remote viewing, and we are available to help if you have questions or need changes later.
Frequently asked questions about daycare security cameras in Calgary
What security cameras do daycares need?
Most daycares need cameras at the entrance, reception and pickup areas, in hallways and common areas, and covering playgrounds where appropriate. Camera placement is agreed with the centre, and cameras are not placed in washrooms or other private areas.
How does controlled entry work for parents?
Parents and staff use a fob or code to enter through the locked main door, and visitors are spoken to through an intercom before the door is opened. Entry records show who entered and when.
Can cameras cover playgrounds?
Yes. Playground cameras help staff watch outdoor play areas and entrances to the yard from inside the building, where the centre decides cameras are appropriate.
How does secure pickup verification work?
Cameras at the entrance and reception show who is collecting a child, and staff check the person against the centre’s pickup list before the child is released. Recorded footage provides a record of each pickup.
Do you provide alarm systems for daycares after hours?
Yes. Alarm systems for daycares are monitored around the clock, so if a sensor is triggered after hours, the monitoring station and the people you name are contacted.
To discuss security cameras and access control for your daycare or childcare centre in Calgary, call Bordo Security Ltd at 403-397-3300. We are available Monday–Saturday, 8:00am–7:00pm. Contact us to book a site assessment.
