Brevard County, FL Building Safety: Childcare Center Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- F.S. §§ 402.301–402.319 adopted by reference
- First aid/CPR staffing
- 25% of staff certified
- Playground shade minimum
- 10% of play area shaded
- Class I violation fine
- $100–$500 per day
- Applies to
- unincorporated county and all municipalities
Summary
Unincorporated Brevard adopts Florida's child care statutes by reference and layers on local staffing, transportation, and playground rules enforced with fines up to $500 a day.
(a) Direct supervision and staff to child ratios shall be maintained during staff restroom breaks, food preparation, and child serving periods, diaper changing, attending to child injuries, and during other incidents which may draw staff away from their assigned group. (b) Twenty-five percent of all child care providers on staff shall have current first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 135).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 26, Article IV adopts F.S. §§ 402.301–402.319 and Fla. Admin. Code 65C-20/65C-22 by reference, then adds county-specific requirements: direct supervision and staff-to-child ratios must hold even during breaks and diaper changes, 25% of staff need current first aid/CPR, playground equipment must meet CPSC handbook standards with at least 10% shaded, and transport vehicles need seat belts or child restraints for every child plus a signed departure/arrival log. Applies in unincorporated Brevard and all municipalities per Sec. 26-58.
Violations & Fines
Enforced by the local child care licensing agency under a three-class fine schedule: Class I (immediate danger) $100–$500/day, Class II (harm within 90 days) $50–$100/day, Class III (lesser) $50–$100/day, plus license suspension or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cover child care centers inside Palm Bay or Melbourne?
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Sources & Official References
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