DWS Approved, FFN in Provider's Home
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Doty, Sonya
Provo, UT
· Utah County
,
Provo, UT 84601
Quick Facts
Capacity
6 children
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
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/National Holidays,Saturday Care,Sick Care,Swing Shift,Temporary/Emergency Care,Year Round
Transportation
Pets,Near Public Transportation
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Russian, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
Not Participating
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Licensed DWS Approved, FFN in Provider's Home
Active License
License Number
F10-6384
Licensed Since
1999
License Issued
Oct 8, 2025
Active Through
Oct 31, 2026
Issued By
Utah Department of Health
District Office
Utah Child Care Licensing
Reviews
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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About the Provider
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;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Corrections |
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| 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 | |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate - Warning $150 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. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection, Follow-Up Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-25 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate - Penalty $300 - Warning $150 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. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On March 25, 2025, the licensor verified that the Licensee made the toxic or hazardous chemicals inaccessible to children as stated in rule. |
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| 2025-03-10 | Announced, Annual Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-25 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate - Penalty $150 - Warning $150 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. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On March 25, 2025, the licensor verified that the Licensee ensured the outdoor play area was clean & sanitary as stated in rule. |
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| 2025-03-10 | Announced, Annual Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-10 |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate - Warning $150 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. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On March 10, 2025, the licensor verified that the Licensee ensured that water accessible to children did not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit as stated in rule. |
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| 2025-03-10 | Announced, Annual Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-10 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate - Penalty $300 - Warning $150 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. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On March 10, 2025, the licensor verified that the Licensee made the toxic or hazardous chemicals inaccessible to children as stated in rule. |
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| 2025-03-10 | Announced, Annual Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-25 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate - Penalty $300 - Warning $150 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. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On March 25, 2025, the licensor verified that the Licensee ensured the play equipment had a three foot use zone as stated in rule. |
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| 2025-03-10 | Announced, Annual Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-10 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Low - Penalty $100 - Warning $100 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. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On March 10, 2025, the licensor verified that the Licensee ensured each child was signed in as stated in rule. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Follow-Up Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-25 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate - Penalty $300 - Warning $150 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. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On March 25, 2025, the licensor verified that the Licensee ensured the play equipment had a three foot use zone as stated in rule. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-01-29 |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate - Warning $150 R430-90-14(4) - conduct fire drills quarterly The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not conducting required drills. At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they hadn't done a drill since summer. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 01/29/2025, the licensor verified that the provider conducted quarterly fire drills as stated in rule. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2024-12-03 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate - Penalty $300 - Warning $150 R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d) - toxic and hazardous chemicals The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring toxic or hazardous chemicals were inaccessible to children. In the main area, there were disinfectant wipes. In the bathroom, there was dish soap on the counter. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 12/3/2024, the licensor verified that the provider made the toxic or hazardous chemicals inaccessible to children as stated in rule. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-03-25 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate - Penalty $300 - Warning $150 R430-90-19(3)(a)-(c) - 3 foot use zone, stable and securely anchored The 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. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On March 25, 2025, the licensor verified that the Licensee ensured the play equipment had a three foot use zone as stated in rule. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2025-01-29 |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate - Warning $150 R430-90-15(1)(a)-(f) - clean and sanitary environment The provider was out of compliance with this rule 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. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 01/29/2025, the licensor verified that the provider ensured the outdoor play area was kept free of animal feces as stated in rule. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2024-12-03 |
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Finds: CITED - High - Warning $200 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. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 12/03/2024, the licensor verified that the provider ensured sleeping infants were visually checked on at least every 15 minutes as stated in rule. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2024-12-03 |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate - Warning $150 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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Correction verified by the licensor: On 12/3/2024, the licensor verified that the provider made sharp objects inaccessible to children as stated in rule. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Complaint, Investigation Inspection Complaint Date: 2024-07-15 |
Correction Verified: 2024-08-21 |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate - Warning $150 R430-90-11(1)(a)-(d) - active supervision The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring every child received direct supervision. In the facility, the provider admitted they have fallen asleep during quiet time while child care children were in care.<br/><br/>This is a repeat rule non-compliance. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 08/21/2024, the licensor verified that that provider provided active supervision to each child as stated in rule. |
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| 2024-05-01 | Non On-Site Inspection | |
| 2024-04-01 | Follow-Up Inspection | |
| 2024-03-07 | Announced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2024-04-01 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate - Penalty $150 - Warning $150 R430-90-6(9) - admission and health assessment form The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not having required paperwork. At the time of the inspection, one child was missing their admission and health assessment form. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 04/01/2024, the licensor verified that the provider ensured each enrolled child had a completed health and admission form as stated in rule. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Announced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2024-04-01 |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate - Warning $150 R430-90-6(11)(a)-(b) - update admission and health assessment form The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not having forms updated. At the time of the inspection, one child's admission and health assessment forms were missing an annual review, update, and signature. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 04/01/2024, the licensor verified that the provider ensured each enrolled child had admission & health assessment forms that were updated annually as stated in rule. |
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| 2023-12-22 | Follow-Up Inspection | |
| 2023-11-28 | Non On-Site Inspection | |
| 2023-11-08 | Follow-Up Inspection | Correction Verified: 2023-12-22 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate - Penalty $300 - Warning $150 R430-90-19(3)(a)-(c) - 3 foot use zone, stable and securely anchored The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not covering the entire use zone with cushioning. In the outdoor play area, there were bare spots in the use zone of the swing and monkey bars. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 12/22/2023, the licensor verified that the provider ensured that the stationary play equipment had adequate cushioning covering the entire use zone as stated in rule. |
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| 2023-11-08 | Follow-Up Inspection | Correction Verified: 2023-11-28 |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate - Warning $150 R430-90-6(9) - admission and health assessment form The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having incomplete children's records. At the time of the inspection, one child's admission form was missing. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 11/28/2023, the licensor verified that the provider had an admission form for each child as stated in rule. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2023-12-22 |
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Finds: REPEAT_CITED - Moderate - Penalty $150 - Warning $150 R430-90-19(3)(a)-(c) - 3 foot use zone, stable and securely anchored The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not covering the entire use zone with cushioning. In the outdoor play area, there were bare spots in the use zone of the swing and monkey bars. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 12/22/2023, the licensor verified that the provider ensured that the stationary play equipment had adequate cushioning covering the entire use zone as stated in rule. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | Correction Verified: 2023-10-18 |
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Finds: CITED - Moderate - Warning $150 R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d) - toxic and hazardous chemicals The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having toxic or hazardous chemicals accessible. In the bathroom, there were cleaners in an unlocked cupboard. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. |
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Correction verified by the licensor: On 10/18/2023, the licensor verified that the provider made the toxic or hazardous chemicals inaccessible as stated in rule. |
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