West Chester United Methodist Childrens Center
129 S High St, West Chester, PA
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Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center
- licensed capacity
- 265
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center
Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center is a child care center in W Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 265 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 265 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 265 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 265 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246250
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
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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Mar 4, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A shelf in the pre-k classroom tipped over hitting child #1 on the foot causing injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
Sep 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the preschool classroom did not have thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There was a child with an unlabeled bottle in the toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the toddler classroom was missing gloves and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
May 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
May 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child was left unsupervised for approximately six minutes in the gym area of facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
Oct 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Toddler classroom did not have band-aids in the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the 2-year-old room did not have a thermometer in place.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 were not in the child care space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
Nov 7, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #3 and #4 did not have their policy number included in their emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection, child #2 had a bottle of expired Tylenol with an expiration date of 2/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“First aid kit in pre-k room was missing scissors, tweezers, soap, and water.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“First aid kit in pre k room was stored in a cubbie accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
Nov 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 11/01/22, the file for child #1 did not include required health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.15(b) Building Codes
“During the renewal inspection 11/01/22, provider was unable to produce certificate of occupancy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
- Oct 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center
Is Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center licensed?
Yes. Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. 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 Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center care for?
265, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 696-9622 to ask.
What is Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center's phone number?
(610) 696-9622.
Where is Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center?
One East Chestnut St, W Chester, PA 19380. The nearest other daycare we list is Boulder Kids, 0.2 miles away.