Holy Cross Headstart, Inc.

150 Maryland Street, Buffalo, NY 14201License
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

29 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 14, 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
Holy Cross Headstart, Inc.
License number
39491
Location
150 Maryland Street, Buffalo, NY 14201
Status
License
Safety grade
C (Average), score 73.0/100
Inspection record
29 inspections, last inspected January 14, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average73.0 / 100
Health70/100
Safety70/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance40/100

18

Total Violations

Jan 14, 2026

Last Inspection

135

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (18)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Dec 10, 2024

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Dec 10, 2024

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Dec 10, 2024

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Dec 10, 2024

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Dec 10, 2024

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Dec 10, 2024

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Sep 26, 2023

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Sep 26, 2023

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Sep 26, 2023

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Sep 26, 2023

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Sep 26, 2023

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Sep 26, 2023

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Sep 26, 2023

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Sep 26, 2023

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Sep 26, 2023

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Sep 26, 2023

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Sep 26, 2023

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Sep 26, 2023

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

Resolution: Corrected

Get Inspection Alerts

Be the first to know when new inspections or violations are reported for Holy Cross Headstart, Inc..

Nearby Daycares in Buffalo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holy Cross Headstart, Inc.'s safety grade?

Holy Cross Headstart, Inc. has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 73.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Holy Cross Headstart, Inc. have?

Holy Cross Headstart, Inc. has 18 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Holy Cross Headstart, Inc. last inspected?

Holy Cross Headstart, Inc. was last inspected on January 14, 2026.

Parent Resources