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Leona Buford

Petersburg, VA 23803 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days

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About Leona Buford

Leona Buford is a licensed home daycare in Petersburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Leona Buford has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Leona Buford

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
9 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#765568
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 was missing the information for one of the two emergency contacts. Child #1 and Child #2 have been attending the family day home for one month.”
  5. Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 was missing the information for one of the two emergency contacts. Child #1 and Child #2 have been attending the family day home for one month.”
  6. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-5

      “Based on a review of a household member’s record and an interview with the provider, the provider failed to ensure that the household member had a search of the central registry within 30 days of becoming 14 years old. Evidence: The record of household member #2 did not contain central registry search results. The record documented that household member #2 turned 14 years of age on 4/01/2024. The provider acknowledged that the central registry search had not been obtained.”
  9. May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-5

      “Based on a review of a household member’s record and an interview with the provider, the provider failed to ensure that the household member had a search of the central registry within 30 days of becoming 14 years old. Evidence: The record of household member #2 did not contain central registry search results. The record documented that household member #2 turned 14 years of age on 4/01/2024. The provider acknowledged that the central registry search had not been obtained.”
  10. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not complete a criminal history check every five years. Evidence: The record for the provider documented a criminal history dated, 03/19/2018. A repeat check was required by 03/18/2023. There was not a repeat criminal history check for the provider. During an interview with the provider, it was acknowledged that a repeat check has not been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not complete the department's annual health and safety update course. Evidence: The record for the vendor documented a certificate of training for the department's annual health and safety update course dated, 2/29/2020. During an interview with the vendor, it was acknowledged that she had not completed an updated training course.”
  3. Apr 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not complete a criminal history check every five years. Evidence: The record for the provider documented a criminal history dated, 03/19/2018. A repeat check was required by 03/18/2023. There was not a repeat criminal history check for the provider. During an interview with the provider, it was acknowledged that a repeat check has not been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not complete the department's annual health and safety update course. Evidence: The record for the vendor documented a certificate of training for the department's annual health and safety update course dated, 2/29/2020. During an interview with the vendor, it was acknowledged that she had not completed an updated training course.”
  4. Oct 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure potentially poisonous substances were stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. A can of Lysol disinfectant spray was stored on a changing table 2. A bottle of Clorox Multi-Purpose Cleaner was stored in the restroom on top of a trash can.”
  5. Oct 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure potentially poisonous substances were stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. A can of Lysol disinfectant spray was stored on a changing table 2. A bottle of Clorox Multi-Purpose Cleaner was stored in the restroom on top of a trash can.”
  6. May 26, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “Based on a review of attendance records and interview on May 26, 2022, the vendor did not ensure that the daily attendance record documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: There was no documentation of the arrival of child #4 on the attendance record. The vendor confirmed that child #5 arrived this morning but that it was not documented on the attendance record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of children's record and interview on May 26, 2022, the provider did not ensure to obtain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record of child #3 (enrolled 3/28/22) did not contain documentation of a physical exam. The provider acknowledged the physical was missing.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-350-E

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that hot water taps available to children were maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. Evidence: The hot water temperature in the children's bathroom was obtained using a digital thermometer. The hot water temperature registered at 125.3?.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation on May 26, 2022, the provider did not ensure potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: There was a Lysol spray on a recliner in the area children are cared for. There was a bag in the hallway, where children are cared for, that contained several spray bottles of Lysol. The label on the Lysol spray contained the language "keep out of reach of children" and "caution."”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-110-B

      “Based on a review of children's records and interview on May 26, 2022, the provider did not ensure that immunizations received shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The record of child #3 (enrolled 3/28/22) contained documentation of immunizations that were not signed by a physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. The provider acknowledged the immunizations weren't signed.”
  7. May 26, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “Based on a review of attendance records and interview on May 26, 2022, the vendor did not ensure that the daily attendance record documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: There was no documentation of the arrival of child #4 on the attendance record. The vendor confirmed that child #5 arrived this morning but that it was not documented on the attendance record.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of children's record and interview on May 26, 2022, the provider did not ensure to obtain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record of child #3 (enrolled 3/28/22) did not contain documentation of a physical exam. The provider acknowledged the physical was missing.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-350-E

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that hot water taps available to children were maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. Evidence: The hot water temperature in the children's bathroom was obtained using a digital thermometer. The hot water temperature registered at 125.3?.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation on May 26, 2022, the provider did not ensure potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: There was a Lysol spray on a recliner in the area children are cared for. There was a bag in the hallway, where children are cared for, that contained several spray bottles of Lysol. The label on the Lysol spray contained the language "keep out of reach of children" and "caution."”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-110-B

      “Based on a review of children's records and interview on May 26, 2022, the provider did not ensure that immunizations received shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The record of child #3 (enrolled 3/28/22) contained documentation of immunizations that were not signed by a physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. The provider acknowledged the immunizations weren't signed.”
  8. Nov 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Leona Buford

Is Leona Buford licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Leona Buford last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Leona Buford had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Leona Buford care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Leona Buford accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Leona Buford's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Leona Buford cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 721-1075 to ask.

What is Leona Buford's phone number?

(804) 721-1075.

Where is Leona Buford?

Petersburg, VA 23803. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).