Doty, Sonya - Provo UT DWS Approved, FFN in Provider's Home

, Provo UT 84601
(801) 830-1062
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: I have been doing childcare for most of my life. I am the oldest of 8 children and my mother did childcare when I was growing up. I have been licensed for 25 years. I have 2 associates degrees in early childhood. I have experience with most of the special needs areas. I am located in Provo, just above Provo college. I am a single mom to 5 adopted children, most with special needs. The children in my care and their parents are considered family. I can provide transportation to Timpanogas Elementary and Westrdge Elementary My hours are very flexible.

Additional Information: Initial Regulation Date: 1999-03-10;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: F10-6384
  • Capacity: 6
  • Age Range: Five Year Olds,Four Year Olds,Infants (0-11 months),School Age (6-12 Year Olds),Three Year Olds,Toddlers (12-23 months),Two Year Olds
  • State Rating: Not Participating
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Russian, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Full Time,Part Time,4/10s Schedule (6:30a-7p M-Th),After School,After School Early Day,Before School,Occasional Evening/Overnight,Occasional Saturday,Occasional Sunday,Open School Holidays,Open State/
  • Schools Served: Granite - Western Hills,Provo - Timpanogos,Provo - Westridge
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1999-03-10
  • District Office: Utah Child Care Licensing
  • District Office Phone: (801)273-6617 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Inspection Type Corrections
2026-04-07 Follow-Up Inspection, Non On-Site Inspection
2026-03-12 Unannounced, Annual Inspection
2025-10-01 Follow-Up Inspection, Non On-Site Inspection
2025-09-11 Pre-Inspection
2025-04-15 Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection
2025-04-02 Non On-Site Inspection
Finds: CITED - Moderate
R430-90-6(1)(a)-(d) - Provider requirements The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-6(1) by not completing 20 hours of child care training each year, based on the facility's license date. At the time of renewal, the annual training hours had not been completed. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 04/12/2023.
2025-03-25 Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection, Follow-Up Inspection Correction Verified: 2025-03-25
Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate
R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d) - toxic and hazardous chemicals The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d) by having toxic or hazardous chemicals accessible to children. In the bathroom, there were chemicals and cleaners in two accessible cabinets. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 03/10/2025, 12/03/2024, 10/18/2023, & 09/15/2022.
2025-03-10 Announced, Annual Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection Correction Verified: 2025-03-25
Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate
R430-90-15(1)(a)-(f) - clean and sanitary environment The Licensee was out of compliance wit R430-90-15(1)(a)-(f) by not keeping the facility free of animal feces. In the outdoor area, there was a build-up of dog feces. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 12/03/2024, & 10/18/2023.
2025-03-10 Announced, Annual Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection Correction Verified: 2025-03-10
Finds: CITED - Moderate
R430-90-13(17) - Hot water The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-13(17) by having hot water accessible to children that exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection, the hot water in the downstairs bathroom reached 136 degrees Fahrenheit.
2025-03-10 Announced, Annual Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection Correction Verified: 2025-03-10
Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate
R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d) - toxic and hazardous chemicals The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d) by not ensuring that toxic or hazardous chemicals were inaccessible to children. In the bathroom, there were various chemicals and cleaners underneath the sink. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 12/03/2024, 10/18/2023, & 09/15/2022.
2025-03-10 Announced, Annual Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection Correction Verified: 2025-03-25
Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate
R430-90-19(3)(a)-(c) - 3 foot use zone, stable and securely anchored The provider was out of compliance with R430-90-19(3)(a)-(c) by not having the required use zone, including cushioning. In the outdoor area, there was play equipment that had inadequate cushioning leaving hard packed dirt underneath. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 01/29/2025, 12/03/2024, 11/08/2023, 10/18/2023 & 09/15/2022.
2025-03-10 Announced, Annual Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection Correction Verified: 2025-03-10
Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Low
R430-90-11(10)(a)-(f) - each child sign in and out The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-11(10)(a)-(f) by not ensuring that each child was signed in and out. At the time of the inspection, two of the children in care were not signed in. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 01/29/2025, 12/03/2024, and 10/18/2023.
2025-01-29 Follow-Up Inspection Correction Verified: 2025-03-25
Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate
R430-90-19(3)(a)-(c) - 3 foot use zone, stable and securely anchored he provider was out of compliance with this rule by not having the required use zone, including cushioning. In the outdoor area, there was play equipment that had inaqeduate cushioning leaving hard packed dirt underneath. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.
2024-12-03 Unannounced, Annual Inspection Correction Verified: 2024-12-03
Finds: CITED - High
R430-90-11(7)(a)-(b) - Monitor sleeping infant The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not visually observing sleeping infants. At the time of the inspection, the infant was not being visually observed every 15 minutes.
2024-12-03 Unannounced, Annual Inspection Correction Verified: 2024-12-03
Finds: CITED - Moderate
R430-90-13(3) - sharp objects, edges, corners, points The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having sharp objects accessible to children. On the desk, there were several pairs of adult scissors. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.

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Reviews

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R Nelson 2017-12-28 18:28:29
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Sonya was very good to us over the years. She really works to meet the needs of the child and of the family! Thank you, Sonya!

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