Playroom: set up the proper video surveillance

For small playroom owners who want security, peace of mind, and flexibility.

Running a playroom means ensuring safety, security, and a great customer experience — but how do you choose the proper video surveillance setup? Choosing the right surveillance system for your business is essential to keeping it secure, but it can feel overwhelming if you've never set one up before.

Your first instinct might be to call a local surveillance equipment distributor. But choosing cameras isn’t the first step.

Before making any decisions, start by answering these three key questions:

❓ What are your surveillance objectives?

❓ How will you store the footage? (Cloud or local? For how long?)

❓ Which installation setup works best for your needs?

For small playrooms, the most common surveillance objectives can be the following.

1️⃣ Visitor safety & service quality

✅ Monitor children's activities for a safer play environment.

✅ Have incident records to clarify what happened and take action.

✅ Maintain high-quality staff interactions with children.

📍 Where to place cameras: Cover active play areas and blind spots. Two-way audio, no night mode.

⚙️ Configuration: Continuous recording during working hours.

📌 Example: A parent reports a minor injury — recordings help verify the situation and ensure protocols were followed.

2️⃣ Protect against unauthorized access

✅ Detect break-ins or movement outside working hours.

✅ Receive immediate alerts to prevent security risks.

📍 Where to place cameras: Entrances, exits, and windows. One-way audio, night mode.

⚙️ Configuration: Motion-triggered recording after hours.

📌 Example: A late-night motion alert turns out to be a decoration falling — no need for intervention.

3️⃣ Staff monitoring

✅ Ensure professional staff behavior at reception.

✅ Prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas.

📍 Where to place cameras: Above reception, staff rooms. One-way audio, no night mode.

⚙️ Configuration: Continuous recording at reception, motion-triggered in restricted areas.

📌 Example: A customer complaint leads to a review of footage, confirming appropriate staff conduct.

4️⃣ Remote monitoring for parents

✅ Offer parents peace of mind with real-time viewing.

✅ Increase the value of your playroom service.

📍 Where to place cameras: Play areas only (to maintain privacy).

⚙️ Configuration: Secure live stream access for parents.

📌 Example: A parent logs in remotely to see their child happily playing.

💡 After you have completed the first steps and gained an overall understanding of the surveillance systems, more questions will arise. The surveillance setup you'll finally choose depends on the monthly budget allocated for video monitoring, the required reaction to incidents and the monitoring approach — either self-managed or outsourced.

Book a free demo with Banalytics to see how it works and build a flexible, secure, and scalable video system for your business.

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