CHILD CARE CHECKLIST REQUIREMENTS FOR ZONING

Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources

Zoning Hearings Section

111 NW 1 Street, 11

Floor

Miami, Florida 33128

(305) 375-2640

CHILD CARE CHECKLIST REQUIREMENTS

FOR ZONING HEARINGS

1. Day nurseries, day care centers and kindergartens require a public hearing unless the

property intended for such use is zoned RU-3, RU-3M, RU-3B, RU-4L, RU-4M, RU-4, RU-

4A, RU-5, RU-5A, OPD, BU (Business) or IU (Industrial) and meet all requirements

including setbacks for buildings of public assemblage where occupancy is for 25 or more,

or other applicable setbacks. Must also comply with all other code requirements including,

but not limited to, handicap accessibility and plumbing fixture count.

Private schools are permitted on properties zoned RU-3, RU-3M, RU-3B, RU-4L, RU-4M,

RU-4, RU-4A, AU and BU (Business) subject to compliance with the aforementioned

requirements.

2. Must comply with all requirements of Article XA, (§33-151.11 through §33-151.22) Zoning

Code of Miami-Dade County.

3. Submit one full set of folded plans and 1 C.D. (PDF Format) containing an identical set of

plans for zoning hearing review, including:

a. Site plans with zoning legend, showing outdoor playground area with a fence, parking

spaces and automobile stacking.

b. Floor plans identifying classroom area(s) – dimensioned (note: an architect or

engineer must seal the plans for 50 or more children,).

c. Completed Child Care Checklist (attached).

d. Landscape plans, Landscape Legend and Certificate of Compliance with Chapter 18A

(Landscape Code).

4. Day care centers may require a traffic analysis. Contact Harvey Bernstein at the Public

Works Department at (305) 375-1874 for more information.

The Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources will review this application and

accompanying plans. Early contact with the sections involved would be beneficial to the

applicant. Contact the Zoning Information Section at (305) 375-1806, the Zoning Processing

Section at (786) 315-2650 and the Planning Division at (305) 375-2842. Apply for a building

permit at 11805 S.W. 26 Street, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Tuesday

through Friday. If you have any questions regarding the process for applying for a building

permit, please contact the Permit Section at (786) 315-2100.

DEFINITIONS

Day Nursery Childcare for infants and children up to the age of six (6).

Kindergarten Childcare and preschool programs for children ages four (4)

through six (6).

After-School Care Childcare and recreation for children above the age of five (5) when

no formal schooling program is conducted and where the care

provided is generally after school, on weekends, school holidays

and vacation.

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Babysitting Service Childcare for limited time periods (maximum three [3] hours)

For Shoppers provided within a shopping center solely for the convenience of the

patrons, and limited to not more than forty (40) children at any one

time.

College or University An institution of higher learning beyond the high school level.

Family Day Care Childcare and recreation with a maximum of five (5) children

including the day care operator’s own children.

Private School This term as used herein refers to any private institution providing

childcare and/or instruction at any level from infants through the

college level.

Elementary, Junior, Reference to these schools are to be broadly interpreted to

and/or Senior High compass any schools, graded or ungraded, whose students are

within the age ranges typically found at these school levels.

Child, Student, Pupil The terms “child”, “student”, or “pupil” and their plurals are used

interchangeably.

Child Care Check List for

Day Nursery, Day Care Center, Kindergarten and Private School

School Name: ________________________________________________________________

School Address: ______________________________________ Tax Folio #30 - ____________

1. Is this an expansion to an existing school ___ Yes ___ No If yes, indicated the number of students:

_____ and age and grade ranges originally approved: _____________________.

2. Total size of site: _______ x _______ = _______ + 43,560 sq. ft. = _______ acres

3. Number of children or students requested: _______ Ages: ______________________________.

4. Number of teachers: _______ Number of administrative & clerical personnel: _______________.

5. Number of classrooms: _______ Total square footage of classroom area: __________________.

6. Total square footage of non-classroom area (offices, bathrooms, kitchens, closets):

_____________________________________________________________________________.

7. Amount of outdoor recreation/play area in square footage: ______________________________.

NOTE: Location requirement for outdoor recreation/play areas must conform to §33-151.18(j)

8. Number & type of vehicle(s) that will be used in conjunction with the operation of the facility:

_________________________________________________________.

9. Number of parking spaces provided for staff, visitors and transportation vehicles: parking spaces

provided __________ parking spaces required by

§33-124(L) ______________.

10. Indicate the number of auto stacking spaces: __________ provided __________ required.

11. Proposed height for the structure(s): __________ See §33-151.18(g).

12. Size of identification sign: _______ x _______= _______ sq. ft. See §33-151.18(c).

Signage will require a separate permit. Contact the Permit Section at (786) 315-2100.

13. Days and hours of operation: ______________________________________________________.

14. Does the subject facility share the site with other facilities: ___ Yes ___ No. (If yes, the space

which will be used solely for the school facility during the hours of operation must be indicated on

the plans, pursuant to

§33-151.16).

15. If the school will include residential uses, do such uses meet the standards provided in §33-151.17?

___ Yes ___ No (If yes, describe the residential uses and indicate same on the plans).

PHYSICAL STANDARDS: OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACE AND CLASSROOM SPACE

MUST BE CALCULATED IN TERMS OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN

ATTENDANCE AT ANY ONE TIME.

The following information will determine the maximum number of children permitted at the facility.

WHEN GRADE LEVELS OVERLAP, THE MORE RESTRICTIVE SHALL BE USED.

CLASSROOM SPACE: Calculated by grade levels.

a. Day Nursery/Kindergarten, preschool and after-school care

35 sq. ft. x _____ (number of children) = _____ sq. ft. of classroom area required.

b. Elementary Grades 1-6

30 sq. ft. x _____ (number of children) = _____ sq. ft. of classroom area required.

c. Junior High and Senior High Schools (Grades 7-12)

25 sq. ft. x _____ (number of children) = _____ sq. ft. of classroom area required.

TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF CLASSROOM AREA REQUIRED: ______________.

TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF CLASSROOM AREA PROVIDED: ______________.

OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACE:

a. Day Nursery/Kindergarten, preschool and after-school care

45 sq. ft. x _______ (½ of children) = ____________

b. Grades 1-6 500 sq. ft. x _______ (first 30 children) = ____________

300 sq. ft. x _______ (remaining children) = ____________

c. Grades 7-12 800 sq. ft. x _______ (first 30 children) = ____________

300 sq. ft. x _______ (next 300 children) = ____________

150 sq. ft. x _______ (remaining children) = ____________

TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACE REQUIRED: _____.

TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACE PROVIDED: _____.

TREES: See §33-151.18(g), and the Planning Division (12

Floor) for additional requirements.

a. 28 trees are required per net acre. Trees required: ________ Trees provided: __________.

b. Ten shrubs are required for each tree required. Shrubs required ___ Shrubs provided ____.

c. Grass area for organized sports/play area in square feet: ___________________________.

d. Lawn area in square feet (exclusive of organized sports/play area): ___________________.

School Address: ____________________________________________ Zip Code: __________.

THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY

KNOWLEDGE.

Signed, witnessed, executed and acknowledged on this _____ day of ______________,

_________.

WITNESSES:

___________________________________ ___________________________________

Signature Signature

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Print Name Print Name

___________________________________ Address:

Signature

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Print Name ___________________________________

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STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by

______________________________ who is personally known to me or has produced

___________________________, as identification.

Witness my signature and official seal this _____ day of _____________________,

________, in the County and State aforesaid.

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Notary Public-State of _________________

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Print Name

My Commission Expires: __________________________