Trusted by Plant City Families
For over 45 years, Golden Rule Child Care Center has been the heart of early childhood education in Plant City, Florida — nurturing infants through school-age children with care, warmth, and purpose.
Our Programs
Care for Every Stage of Childhood
From your baby's first days to after-school adventures, we offer nurturing, age-appropriate programs designed to help every child thrive.
Infant Care
Gentle, attentive care in a safe and stimulating environment. Our trained caregivers build the secure attachments that form the foundation for lifelong learning.
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Toddler Program
Curious minds and busy hands — our toddler program encourages exploration, language development, and social skills through guided play and discovery.
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Preschool
School-readiness through hands-on learning, creative arts, early literacy, and math concepts — all delivered in a warm, encouraging classroom.
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School-Age Care
Before and after school care that supports homework, enrichment activities, and healthy social development in a structured, fun environment.
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Trusted by Generations of Plant City Families
"Golden Rule Childcare truly treats your child like family. You can feel the love, care, and genuine concern the moment you walk through the door. It gives parents such peace of mind knowing their child is in an environment where they are cared for as an individual."
Shannon A.
Plant City parent
"Have used them for years — very clean facility, great programs, wonderful people. It's like taking your kids to grandma's house. Homemade food and the kids love it."
Patricia N.
Long-time Golden Rule family
"This was my daughter's first daycare and I wouldn't go anywhere else! The staff go above and beyond to make children feel safe, loved, and valued while helping them learn and grow."
Ashley S.
Infant & toddler parent
What Plant City Parents Are Saying
Shannon All
August 20, 2026
Golden Rule Childcare truly treats your child like family. You can feel the love, care, and genuine concern the moment you walk through the door. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to make children feel safe, loved, and valued while also helping them learn and grow. It gives parents such peace of mind knowing their child is in an environment where they are cared for as an individual, not just another student. I'm so thankful for the wonderful people who pour into the children each day and create such a warm, family-like atmosphere!
Patricia Newland
June 2, 2026
Have used them for years very clean facility great programs wonderful people so like taking your kids to grandma's house. Homemade food and the kids love it.
Gillian Sweet
September 18, 2025
My son is 5 months old and has been going to Golden Rule for about 2 months now. Everyone here is so nice and accommodating. I am exclusively breastfeeding my son and they have been so great with communicating with me and working out a schedule where I can try to come nurse him on my lunch breaks. Can't recommend them enough!
Billie Griffis
January 13, 2024
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June 10, 2023
The best place ever for a kid 🙏😀
Jennifer Lynn
June 6, 2022
Ready to Give Your Child the Best Start?
Join the hundreds of Plant City families who have trusted Golden Rule Child Care Center for over 45 years. Enrollment is open — we'd love to meet your family.