Footprints Preschool & Daycare has backed the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights' proposal to make live CCTV access mandatory for parents. The company pledged open SOPs, corporate crèche standards, and the right of parents to real‑time visibility.

Key Takeaways (मुख्य बिंदु)

  • Karnataka proposes mandatory live CCTV for daycare centers
  • Footprints commits to transparent safety SOPs and industry standards
  • Parent real‑time access treated as a fundamental right

Bengaluru, Karnataka – Footprints Preschool & Daycare, one of India’s largest childcare networks, announced its full support for the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) proposal that would require live CCTV access for parents and uniform minimum safety standards across all daycare centres. The move follows a widely reported safety incident at a Bengaluru daycare facility that has shaken parental confidence nationwide.

Background and Industry Response

While many private providers already offer digital monitoring, it has not yet been codified as a regulatory requirement. Footprints argues that safety cannot be an after‑thought feature; it must be built into the architecture from day one. Founder & CEO Raj Singhal

Footprints’ Three Core Commitments

1. Open SOPs: The company will share its child‑safety standard operating procedures with KSCPCR, other state commissions, and any industry body drafting daycare standards, fostering a transparent benchmark.

2. Corporate Crèche Standards: As Indian employers reassess outsourced campus daycare, Footprints will publish a due‑diligence checklist that any corporation can use to audit its childcare provider, irrespective of the provider’s identity.

3. Parent Access as a Right: Live visibility into a child’s day will be positioned as a parent’s right, not a premium feature, urging the entire industry to adopt this baseline.

Beyond the Camera: Real‑Time Monitoring

Every Footprints centre offers parents AI‑monitored live CCTV via the Footprints ParentConnect App. Parents can check in at any moment—11 a.m., 2 p.m., or whenever the thought occurs—without waiting for periodic reports. This system is preventive rather than reactive, a distinction that matters profoundly in rooms filled with two‑ to five‑year‑olds.

Future Implications

Singhal added, “Regulation like this doesn’t threaten good operators; it protects children from bad ones. We welcome the scrutiny and would welcome even more of it.” Should Karnataka enact the mandate, it could set a national precedent, prompting other states to adopt similar standards, thereby raising the overall safety bar for India’s burgeoning daycare sector.