Back

PANTOJA, SONIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Bakersfield, CA 93313

Facility:
153909532
Type:
FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
14

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionFebruary 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 27, 2026

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for PANTOJA, SONIA FAMILY CHILD CARE from January 17, 2023 through February 27, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 21, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of February 28, 2025.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
4

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 5 local median in 93313

Compared to 45 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3.25
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.04

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed dirty and stained rugs and floor mats in the living room, bags of trash in the kitchen and dining room. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(b) - 102417(b)
Official code
102417(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there were no documents on file for A1 or A2 to show completion of Mandated Reporter Training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that form LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment was not signed or complete in children's files. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(7) - 102417(g)(7)
Official code
102417(g)(7)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Staffing Ratio and Capacity (e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed 8 children in care. 2 of which were infants, 6 of which were children not yet of school age. There were no qualified assistants present in the home. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(e) - 102416.5(e)
Official code
102416.5(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep (a) There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as today, LPA observed two infants, both under the age of one, sleeping on top of blankets on the living room floor. Upon further inspection, LPA found that the licensee does not have a single crib, or play yard on the premises to utilize for child care purposes. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 18, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(a) - 102425(a)
Official code
102425(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, LPA observed two infants asleep on the living room floor; both infants had small blankets placed underneath their chins, which were positoned in a manner to prop bottles into their mouths. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
Official code
102423(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 infant files reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(1) - 102425(j)(1)
Official code
102425(j)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, the licensee was unable to provide LPA with proof of Mandated Reporter course completion for herself. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 6 children's files reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(a) - 102418(a)
Official code
102418(a)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 children's files reviewed. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d) - 102419(d)
Official code
102419(d)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 children's files reviewed which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(7) - 102417(g)(7)
Official code
102417(g)(7)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 children's files reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(m)(3) - 102417(m)(3)
Official code
102417(m)(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as she was unable to provide proof of completed sleeping plans for two infants in care. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code
102425(c)