Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center
Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA, with capacity for 265 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 17 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 17). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 37 centers in West Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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A shelf in the pre-k classroom tipped over hitting child #1 on the foot causing injury.
The first aid kit in the toddler classroom was missing gloves and scissors.
The refrigerator in the preschool classroom did not have thermometer.
There was a child with an unlabeled bottle in the toddler classroom.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 5/27/25, it was verified that the facility does not have a Director. The previous Director left their position on 3/24/25.
Child was left unsupervised for approximately six minutes in the gym area of facility.
Toddler classroom did not have band-aids in the first aid kit.
The refrigerator in the 2-year-old room did not have a thermometer in place.
Emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 were not in the child care space where they were receiving care.
During the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location.
First aid kit in pre k room was stored in a cubbie accessible to children.
First aid kit in pre-k room was missing scissors, tweezers, soap, and water.
During the renewal inspection, child #2 had a bottle of expired Tylenol with an expiration date of 2/2023.
Child #3 and #4 did not have their policy number included in their emergency contact information.
During the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the space where they were receiving care.
During the renewal inspection on 11/01/22, the file for child #1 did not include required health assessment.
During the renewal inspection 11/01/22, provider was unable to produce certificate of occupancy.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $69.80 | $20.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $69.80 | $20.80 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Nov 6, 2024 (supervision): “Child was left unsupervised for approximately six minutes in the gym area of facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 20, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is #16 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center last inspected?
Sep 24, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $91.80 for newborn, $91.80 for infant, $88.60 for young toddler, $88.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YMCA Of Greater Brandywine.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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