Best Headstart Programs in Plant City, FL

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Plant City

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

1. 1

   Strawberry Hills Head Start/Early Head Start

   4.67 score

   5(10)

   701 Tillman Place, Plant City, FL · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 60 children

   Parents consistently praise Strawberry Hills Head Start for its caring, nurturing staff and positive learning environment. Children show significant growth in academics, communication, confidence, and independence. Parents feel confident their children are safe, loved, and well-prepared for future educational settings.

   Caring and patient staffclean and organized facilityindividualized attention to each childconsistent parent communication
2. 2

   First Baptist Learning Center

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   402 N. Collins Street, Plant City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 86 children

   FIRST BAPTIST LEARNING CENTER in Plant City, Florida has a 4.8/5 Google rating, though the available reviews are about the church facility itself rather than the daycare program. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality of worship services.

   Welcoming and friendly communityexcellent facility with ample parking and covered entranceage-appropriate programs for childrenattentive staff and greeters
3. 3

   Walden Lake Early Learning Center

   4.63 score

   4.8(18)

   2730 Turkey Creek Road, Plant City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children

   Walden Lake Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, strong academic preparation, and a family-oriented environment. Parents emphasize the teachers' genuine love for the children, flexible emergency care, and inclusive approach to children with special needs. Multiple families have been loyal customers for years, with children showing significant academic gains.

   Caring and loving staffstrong pre-acad
4. 4

   Lil Explorers Christian Center INC.

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   301 E. Alsobrook Street, Plant City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 113 children

   Parents praise Lil Explorers Christian Center as a welcoming church community with loving staff and quality childcare. The facility offers biblical teaching, multiple services including Spanish bilingual options, and various programs for children and families. Parents consistently highlight the approachable, caring staff and strong sense of community.

   Welcoming and friendly staffquality childcare for children of all agesbiblical teachingmultiple Sunday services and bilingual options
5. 5

   First Presbyterian Learning Center

   4.37 score

   4.5(14)

   404 W. Reynolds Street, Plant City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children

   First Presbyterian Learning Center in Plant City has a 4.5/5 Google rating. Parents praise both the early learning and aftercare programs, highlighting wonderful and friendly staff with excellent care for children.

   Amazing programswonderful stafffriendly atmospherecaring for children
6. 6

   Shiloh Baptist Church Preschool

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   905 W. Terrace Street, Plant City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

   Reviews consistently praise Shiloh Baptist Church's welcoming community and pastoral leadership. Parents highlight the meaningful sermons, strong sense of belonging, and personalized attention from church leadership and congregation members. However, these reviews appear to focus on the church itself rather than preschool/daycare services.

   Welcoming congregationcompassionate pastor (Brother Joe/Pastor John Foxx)meaningful sermonsstrong sense of community and family
7. 7

   A + Learning Center

   4.3 score

   4.6(5)

   1109 W. Grant Street, Plant City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children

   A+ Learning Center in Plant City has mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the cleanliness, teacher quality, and welcoming environment. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving police intervention related to staff conduct and questioned the owner's response.

   Clean facilitycaring and sweet teacherswelcoming environmentlong-term student retention
8. 8

   Autumn Leaf Academy

   4.25 score

   4.4(8)

   3007 Daniels Road, Plant City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children

   Autumn Leaf Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with staff praised for being caring, supportive, and communicative. Parents highlight the center's ability to work with children with special needs and behavioral challenges. Two negative reviews mention concerns about labeling a child as manipulative and misleading website information about free preschool programs.

   caring and supportive staffopen communication with parentshelpful with potty training and behavioral managementunderstanding of children with special needs (ADHD)
9. 9

   Golden Rule Child Care Centers LLC

   4.08 score

   4.1(20)

   104 Golden Rule Lane, Plant City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children

   Golden Rule Child Care Centers LLC in Plant City receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the genuine care, welcoming staff, and family-like atmosphere. Many parents report their children are happy to attend and have long-term loyalty to the facility.

   Caring and genuine stafffamily-like treatment of childrenaccommodating to parent needs (breastfeeding supportcommunication)
10. 10

    Plant City Learning Center INC.

    3.76 score

    3.7(20)

    651 E. Alexander Street, Plant City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 223 children

    Plant City Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents and grandparents. Reviewers highlight the caring, attentive staff, educational programs, and clean facilities. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and strong child development outcomes.

    Caring and loving staffeducational activities and curriculumclean and well-maintained facilityexcellent communication with parents

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