CAO Head Start - Ferry Center - Buffalo NY Day Care Center

909 East Ferry Street , Buffalo NY 14211
(716) 348-3322

About the Provider

Description:

Our Head Start/Early Head Start Program provides services to 1,102 children and families in fifteen (15) academies. The academies are located through out the city of Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Derby, Springville, Blasdell, Gowanda, Lackawanna and Getzville. CAO Head Start/Early Head Start operates sixty-three center based classrooms and learning environments (full day and half day classroom), and home based program option.

Additional Information:

This facility is authorized to administer medications;Initial License Date: 9/16/2008;


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 357454
  • Capacity: 268
  • Age Range: Total Capacity: 268;Infants: 0;Toddlers: 24;Preschool: 244;School-Age: 0;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • Schools Served: Buffalo School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2008-09-16
  • Current License Issue Date: 2018-09-16
  • District Office: Buffalo Regional Office
  • District Office Phone: (716) 847-3828 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2022-03-18 Violation 418-1.3(o)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
2022-03-18 Violation 418-1.5(a) Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
2020-01-23 Violation 418-1.4(e) Corrected
Brief Description: All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements 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.
2020-01-23 Violation 418-1.14(b) Corrected
Brief Description: 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.
2020-01-23 Violation 418-1.4(e) Corrected
Brief Description: All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements 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.
2020-01-23 Violation 418-1.14(b) Corrected
Brief Description: 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.
2019-04-15 Violation 418-1.5(aa) Corrected
Brief Description: The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
2019-04-15 Violation 418-1.8(n) Corrected
Brief Description: The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.
2019-03-21 Violation 418-1.3(h) Corrected
Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
2019-03-21 Violation 418-1.4(a) Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
2019-03-21 Violation 418-1.5(aa) Corrected
Brief Description: The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
2019-03-21 Violation 418-1.15(c)(33) Corrected
Brief Description: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;
2019-01-25 Violation 418-1.5(aa) Corrected
Brief Description: The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
2018-11-14 Violation 418-1.11(c)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: 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:
2018-09-10 418-1.15(c)(5) Corrected
Brief Description: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

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