Erie Regional Housing Development
104 Maryland Street Belle Center Day Care Program, Buffalo, NY
Holy Cross Headstart
- licensed capacity
- 135
- a week, county median
- $255
- year first licensed
- 1990
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About
About Holy Cross Headstart
Holy Cross Headstart is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, New York. The state has licensed it since February 10, 1990, for up to 135 children, serving preschoolers.
It describes its programs: head start, pre-k and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KMeals provided
Ages served: preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 135 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (716) 852-8373 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 and 4 year old children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Head Start, pre-k and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Licensed capacity | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Holy Cross Headstart has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $255 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$289
Home daycare$200
Toddler
Center$275
Home daycare$200
Preschool
Center$255
Home daycare$198
School age
Center$215
Home daycare$180
State record
Inspection reports for Holy Cross Headstart
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 135 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 1990
- License number
- #39491
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 14 visits · 1 rule in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
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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See all 14 visits
- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.3(o) 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.
- Oct 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Holy Cross Headstart
Is Holy Cross Headstart licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 10, 1990.
When was Holy Cross Headstart last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Holy Cross Headstart had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 14 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. 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 Holy Cross Headstart care for?
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are Holy Cross Headstart's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (716) 852-8373 to confirm.
How much does Holy Cross Headstart cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (716) 852-8373 to ask.
What is Holy Cross Headstart's phone number?
(716) 852-8373.
Where is Holy Cross Headstart?
150 Maryland Street Holy Cross Center 1, Buffalo, NY 14201. The nearest other daycare we list is Erie Regional Housing Development, 0.1 miles away.