BUFFALO HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER, INC.

50 East North Street, Buffalo, NY 14203License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

40 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 2, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
BUFFALO HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER, INC.
License number
246812
Location
50 East North Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 39.8/100
Inspection record
40 inspections, last inspected March 2, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor39.8 / 100
Health20/100
Safety0/100
Staffing75/100
Compliance100/100

22

Total Violations

Mar 2, 2026

Last Inspection

133

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (22)

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)Feb 5, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)Feb 5, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)Feb 5, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)Feb 5, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)Feb 5, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(29)(i)Jan 27, 2026

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(29)(i)Jan 27, 2026

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(29)(i)Jan 27, 2026

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(29)(i)Jan 27, 2026

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(29)(i)Jan 27, 2026

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(2)Oct 8, 2025

The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(2)Oct 8, 2025

The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(2)Oct 8, 2025

The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(2)Oct 8, 2025

The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(2)Oct 8, 2025

The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Oct 27, 2023

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Oct 27, 2023

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Oct 27, 2023

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Oct 27, 2023

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Oct 27, 2023

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Mar 3, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Mar 3, 2023

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BUFFALO HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER, INC.'s safety grade?

BUFFALO HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER, INC. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 39.8 out of 100.

How many violations does BUFFALO HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER, INC. have?

BUFFALO HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER, INC. has 22 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 22 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BUFFALO HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER, INC. last inspected?

BUFFALO HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER, INC. was last inspected on March 2, 2026.

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