Hello,
If you are looking for a good, low-profile solution that would feature a fast, high resolution, easy to view Internet video, I would recommend the
Aver 1304NET DVR coupled with either
KG-190SWB Pro-Grade B&W cameras or
KG-602IR Color IR cameras.
For example, a complete system featuring the Aver 1304NET DVR, (4) KG-602IR color IR cameras, plug and play siamese cable & power supplies would be $1050 via Cctvwholesalers.com. Here's a link:
http://www.cctvwholesalers.com/product.php?productid=16828&cat=279&page=1
How this system would excel for a home daycare surveillance application:
The Aver 1304NET records at full D1 (720*480), larger-than-full screen resolution, where as most other DVRs in this price range only record at 720*240 or 320x240 resolution. The 1304NET allows for simultaneous recording and viewing of the video. You can record on and off site simultaneously. It works with either static or dynamic IP addresses. And... you do not need to walk around with software in your back pocket, as the 1304NET will deliver the application to the PC, cell phone, or PDA you wish to view from (and self install in many cases).
Regarding the cameras... B&W is all thats necessary in these types of applications, so, the KG-190SWB would help save them some money. If color or zero light is a must, then the KG-602IR would be the better pick.