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Sophronia Twyman

Richmond, VA 23237 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
5
open each week
5 days

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About Sophronia Twyman

Sophronia Twyman is a licensed home daycare in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
5 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity5 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sophronia Twyman has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sophronia Twyman

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
5 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110499
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “(Repeat violation) Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2 to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. The record of Child #2 did not contain documentation of the parent's signed annual review which was seven months overdue. The record of Child #3 did not contain documentation of the parent’s signed annual review which was one month overdue.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. A can of Febreze Air Mist spray was stored on the counter near the sink that is accessible to children.”
  2. Mar 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Caregivers shall ensure that children’s hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating. Children’s hands were not washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating lunch.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “(Repeat Violation) A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for household member #1 was not completed and was overdue by 12 months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “(Repeat Violation) The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The emergency evacuation procedures for the month of February 2026 were not completed. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the December emergency evacuation drill was not completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-110-B

      “Children's immunization records are to contain the dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the designee, or an official of a local health department. All required information. The updated immunization record for Child #2 was not dated or signed by the physician's signature. Child #2 has been in care for one year and three months.”
  3. Sep 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Household member #1 was not completed and was overdue by five months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain the required information. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 were missing the policy number of the children's medical insurance. The children were not present during the inspection. Child #1 has been in care for two weeks and child #2 has been in care for four months. The record for child #2 was missing a second emergency contact.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly. There was no documentation of practiced emergency evacuation drill procedures for August 2025.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child's record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Records for Child #3 and Child #5 did not have the parent's signature for annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #3 and Child #5 had been in care for over a year without any annual review.”
  4. Apr 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 was not completed and was overdue by four months.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The provider is required to obtain a complete sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for caregiver #2, who is currently working, was not completed.”
  5. Aug 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure that emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill practiced for July 2024. The last documented emergency evacuation drill was dated for 6/13/2024. 2. The provider was aware that an emergency evacuation drill was not conducted for July 2024.”
  6. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-290

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects shall be inaccessible to children unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision. Evidence: 1. The provider's sharp kitchen utensils were not inaccessible to children. The utensils were kept in an unlocked drawer within a child's reach.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the required first aid kits contained the required items. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit did not contain one of the two triangle bandages.”

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 Sophronia Twyman

Is Sophronia Twyman licensed?

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

When was Sophronia Twyman last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sophronia Twyman had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 6 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 Sophronia Twyman care for?

5, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Sophronia Twyman accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Sophronia Twyman's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sophronia Twyman cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 888-1558 to ask.

What is Sophronia Twyman's phone number?

(804) 888-1558.

Where is Sophronia Twyman?

Richmond, VA 23237. 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).