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Sonia Flores
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (831) 524-2213
- Licensed since
San Benito County context
78*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.0*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
12 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2023
- 102417(g)(4)Type A
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observed steak knives in a kitchen drawer and wood glue on a kitchen counter accessible to children. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 102425(a)(3)Type B
Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observed play yards did not have a fitted sheet. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102425(b)Type A
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.This requirement was not met as evidenced by children were observed with blankets in their play yards. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 102425(b)(3)Type B
There shall be no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. This requirement was not met as evidenced by one child had on blanket hanging over play yard. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102425(j)(2)(D)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observed licensee did not have a completed Safe Sleep log for one infant in care. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
2022
- 102370(d)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's adult son Edgar Herrera does not have criminal record clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.1(a)(11)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Adult son Edgar Herrera does not have LIC508 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(8)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs did not observe a current roster of the children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(m)(3)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 5 and 6 do not have LIC282 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(g)(1)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 6 immunization records need to be updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102419(d)Type B
ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND PARENTAL AND AUTHORIZED
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 5 and 6 are missing LIC995 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)(D)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee does not have a Safe Sleep Log for infants which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-18.
3 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
12 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Hollister
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Sonia Flores licensed in California?
Yes, Sonia Flores is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does Sonia Flores have?
Sonia Flores has 12 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 9 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Sonia Flores last inspected?
Sonia Flores was last inspected on December 18, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Sonia Flores?
Sonia Flores is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Hollister, San Benito County, California.
How does Sonia Flores compare to other daycares in San Benito County?
Sonia Flores has 12 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 78 licensed childcare facilities in San Benito County.
Does Sonia Flores have any serious violations?
Sonia Flores has 3 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
What ages does Sonia Flores serve?
Sonia Flores serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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