Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center
ONE EAST CHESTNUT ST, W CHESTER, PA 19380Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 2. Structural quality reflects an 86% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 2 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 265
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Clean, Good Repair, Proper Size3270.104(a)
Sep 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Has All Items; 2025-09-243270.75(c)
3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-09-24 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled
May 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Employed and Present 30 Hrs/wk3270.34(c)
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Oct 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Has All Items; 2024-10-163270.75(c)
3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-10-16 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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