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North Dinwiddie, VA 23803 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Leona Buford has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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?.”
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."”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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?.”
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."”
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.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 721-1075 to ask.
(804) 721-1075.
Petersburg, VA 23803. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.