Lauderhill, FL Building Safety: Childcare Center Rules (2026)

Section 5.12.1 of the Land Development Regulations lists the extra application requirements a childcare or adult day care use must meet on top of the standard special exception submittal reviewed by the City Commission and the Planning and Zoning Board. Under subsection F, the owner or director must annually prove the facility carries a comprehensive general liability insurance policy of at least 300,000 dollars for bodily injury and property damage, filed with the Finance Department alongside the local business tax receipt application, with thirty days notice required before the policy expires or is cancelled.

Subsection G requires the applicant to demonstrate conformance with the usable indoor floor space, outdoor play area, staff-to-child ratio, and toilet and bath facility requirements set out in Florida Administrative Code Section 65C-22.002. If the use provides transportation, subsection H raises the liability coverage to a 1,000,000 dollar minimum and requires compliance with the Florida Administrative Code's transportation-service rules. Applicants must also show financial responsibility, proof of property ownership or a purchase or lease contract, evidence of their submitted state license application, past job and education experience for staff, and a list of everyone with a financial interest along with a sworn statement on prior criminal convictions.