Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.56
- Local median
- 1.56
Golden Rule Child Care Centers LLC
104 Golden Rule Ln, Plant City, FL 33566
- License:
- C13HI0027
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 160
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough County data.
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Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Golden Rule Child Care Centers LLC from July 13, 2023 through June 18, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 1, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of May 1, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from June 2, 2026 through June 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 33566
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 3, 2024July 8, 2025April 1, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 8, 2025April 1, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 8, 2025April 1, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the alarm in transportation vehicle (43097) was non-operational. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the wall in the 3-year old room and 1-year old room. The handle for the exit door in the Afterschool room is loose. In transportation vehicle (43097) two air conditioning units were being held up by duct tape. Peeling paint was observed on the orage side door on the outdoor playarea. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the sink in the left hand bathroom in the lunchroom was leaking, there was a bin to catch the water in the sink cabinet. The handwashing sink in the kitchen does not drain properly. The base of the toilet in the Afterschool room is cracked with dirt and grime built up down the side and the base. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 3-16-26. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 5-29-26. The fire extinguisher certifications in the facility expired 3-2026. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The lighting in the food preparation area was not shielded. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.4. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the tube lighting in the kitchen was not shielded. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated pace in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. A. A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of foo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the blue bar in the swing set has peeling paint and shows signs os rust. the blue and red jungle gym shows signs of rust on the upper bars. the tube on the yellow train has a crack down the middle of the top.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the blue bar in the swing set has peeling paint and shows signs of rust. the blue and red jungle gym shows signs of rust on the upper bars. the tube on the yellow train has a crack down the middle of the top. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. All playground equipment must be securely safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. F. Al ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Adhesive bandages, Cotton balls or applicators, Sterile gauze pads or rolls, Adhesive tape, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Pre-moistened wipes, Scissors]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed transportation vehicles (86589) (43097) and (31494) were missing the following items from their first aid kits: soap, hand sanitizer, adhesive bandages, cotton balls or applicators, sterile gauze pads or rolls, adhesive tape, digital thermometer, tweezers, pre-moistened wipes, and scissors. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one seat buckle in (31494) in the 3rd row right seat is non-operational. 8 seat buckles ae non-operational in bus 1. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facilitys written plan of scheduled activities did not include alternate activities in case of inclement weather. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed no classrooms had a posted inclement weather schedule. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth."
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the ceiling in the School age room boys bathroom needs to be patched as it is cracked and plaster is peeling off. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play are ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility used cribs that did not meet current federal guidelines for construction regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219,1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 cribs in the infant room, all 3 cribs have a manufacture date of 1- 2011. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches. Cribs or playpen/play yards must meet the regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219, 1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulations, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(w), F.A.C."
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 6-18-25. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 5-29-25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 3-2026. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed both fire extinguishers in vans (86589) and (31494) did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC . During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. The distance to the nearest extinguisher shall not be more than 75 feet from rooms occu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 bottles of milk were stored in the same cubbies as diapers over the diaper changing table. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the bottles from the diaper changing area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the vehicle alarms are not able to be heard from the required 500 feet away and the alarm location is the front area of the transportation vans. According to the childcare facility handbook 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the childcare program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. A. All vehicles regularly used to tran ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that all transportation vehicles are fully operational and have working safety alarms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in April 2026 identified a transportation vehicle alarm that was not in working condition. Asking about current maintenance processes helps families understand how the center ensures vehicle safety for children.
- Context
- The issue was noted in an April 2026 inspection report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all cribs used in the infant room meet current federal safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that some cribs did not meet current federal construction guidelines. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining safe sleeping environments for infants.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain its transportation vehicles, specifically regarding the condition of seat belts and child restraints?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that transportation safety, including seat belt and alarm functionality, has been a repeated topic of discussion in reports from 2024 through 2026. Discussing this helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule and oversight for vehicles.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the center's routine for checking and maintaining fire safety equipment like fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 and 2026 indicate that fire extinguisher maintenance and documentation have been noted during inspections. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center keeps emergency equipment ready and compliant.
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Finding-specific
What is the daily process for inspecting the facility and playground equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from 2025 and 2026 contain findings related to the maintenance of facility areas and play equipment. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to identifying and addressing repair needs to keep the environment well-maintained.
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