Musa/Little Lambs Early Learning Center
Musa/Little Lambs Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Homestead, PA, with capacity for 96 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 22 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 9 centers in Homestead and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The PA State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances in the files for staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Staff #1 lacked a written evaluation within a minimum of 12 months of employment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
In Room 203R, three (3) pair of adult scissors which were located above the sink and were accessible to children posed a cutting hazard.
The Child Health Report for Child #1 lacked if the child is able to participate in childcare and free from contagious/communicable disease.
The Emergency Contact form for child file #1 lacked the address of the listed release person.
The PA State Police clearance for Staff #1 was dated after Staff #1's date of hire.
It was observed Staff Person #3, (had the 6 Hour, but needed the 10 Hour) who did not complete the appropriate Health and Safety Training, was working unsupervised.
The facility files lacked proof of a parent letter explaining the emergency procedures and proof of providing this letter to the parents of each enrolled child.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1 and #2 were dated more than 24-months apart.
The facility files lacked proof of sending the Emergency Plan to Allegheny County Emergency Management Services.
The two most recent Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #1 were dated more than 24-months apart.
The Emergency Contact forms for child files #2 and #3 lacked the address of the listed release person.
The file for staff person #3 contained Health and Safety Basic Training 6 Hour Course dated 09/09/2016 and therefore lacked the 10 Hour Health and Safety Training
In Room 203R, was a bottle of "Goo-Gone" which was labeled, "Keep Out of the Reach of Children" was accessible to children while they were in the room in an unlocked drawer under the sink.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 were dated more than 24-months apart.
The last two fire safety trainings in the files for Staff #2 and #4 are dated more than one year apart.
Staff person #3 --- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.
The last mandated reporter training for Staff #1 was deemed to be unacceptable as it was registered for Nursing.
Observed a damaged area in the wall in the SA room.
Observed a damaged child's couch in the PS room.
Observed cracks in the playground surfacing in the outside play space.
The testing of the fire detection system testing exceeded 30 days on several occasions over the past year.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $48.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $53.00 | $37.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $53.00 | $37.00 |
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 Musa/Little Lambs Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations 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 3, 2025 (background checks): “The PA State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances in the files for staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Musa/Little Lambs Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Musa/Little Lambs Early Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Musa/Little Lambs Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 9, 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 Musa/Little Lambs Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Homestead?
It is #2 of 9 centers in Homestead by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Musa/Little Lambs Early Learning Center last inspected?
Mar 25, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Musa/Little Lambs Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for preschool, $53.00 for young school-age, $53.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Musa/Little Lambs Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Maple Unified Student Academy INC.
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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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