At First Circle, we use audio and video monitoring to support quality care, staff training, and the safety of children and adults. Monitoring takes place in most interior and exterior areas of the center (never in bathrooms). Recordings may be saved for a period of time, but not indefinitely, unless required by law. While we make every effort to cover classrooms and common areas, there may be occasional gaps due to system limitations.
All staff and families are informed of our monitoring system and provide consent as a condition of employment or enrollment. Notices are posted in the building, and while there’s no expectation of privacy outside of bathroom areas, recordings are never used in place of direct supervision. Monitoring helps us keep classrooms safe while respecting children’s privacy.
Parents may view the live monitor of their child’s classroom with the Center Director or office staff, similar to looking in through a classroom window. To protect privacy, live-streaming, recording, or duplicating images or audio from the monitors is not allowed.
Recordings are property of First Circle. Access is limited to the Center Administration and Executive Team for training, safety, or quality purposes. Parents or others may only view recordings with Center Administration present and with approval from the President, since recordings often include multiple children. Copies are not distributed, except when required for an investigation.