MILL CREEK, WA, August 5, 2002 — An innovative system called WatchKids offers an exciting new monitoring technology for childcare facilities. Designed to reduce parental anxiety, promote enrollment, and increase communication between caregivers and parents, the system consists of single or multiple cameras that connect over the Internet to parents who have subscribed to the service.
Authorized parents can log in by means of an Internet connection using a unique user name and password enabling them to watch their children in the classroom. Industry experts predict that this type of system will become an essential tool to childcare and preschool businesses over the next ten years.
The cost of a real-time Internet video system for a childcare facility is extremely expensive. In some cases, as much as $12,000 worth of hardware has to be installed, and that's before monthly charges are applied.
WatchKids has changed all of this. They provide the cameras for free! There is virtually no cost to the childcare organization and only a nominal $20 monthly charge to those parents who never want to miss a smile or observe their children's development.
WatchKids provides installation support for the free digital video cameras as well as the communication setup with hosting servers, which feed live streaming video images over the Internet directly to parents' computers. They utilize the easiest-to-use and most secure camera technology (Verisign encryption) available on the Web today. WatchKids' Internet Viewing Service enables parents to see their children in their childcare facilities directly from work or home computers. WatchKids also provides an online means for the childcare provider to communicate with the parents, as well as gather parent input.
Parents who have access to the Internet do not need any special hardware or equipment to utilize these services. However, the WatchKids system requires Microsoft Internet Explorer and works best with the up-to-date version.
For security purposes, the childcare facility can determine which parents to accept or reject for access to their center's cameras. No one can view the children in the childcare without the facility's approval.
WatchKids of Mill Creek, Washington is a subsidiary of D3Data. Additional information on WatchKids can be obtained by calling 888-751-4263 or from the WatchKids website www.WatchKids.com.
D3Data LLC is a Seattle area company that offers secure web-based access to real-time and recorded camera video. D3Data technology is designed and optimized for Internet access and priced affordably for Homeowners and Childcare Providers. D3Data has developed an intelligent video security solution that allows customers to view activity from their home or office using a standard Internet web browser. The goal is to provide this technology for customers interested in viewing general activity as well as recording video based on security events. For more information, visit D3Data's web site at www.D3Data.com.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Christopher Hills, Managing Partner, WatchKids
425-971-4263 or 888-317-0309
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Norm Noble, The Noble Group
425-885-5350
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