Musa/Park Elementary School is a certified child care center in Homestead, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 41 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 41). 13 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 9 centers in Homestead and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The trash cans in the cafeteria, used for all garbage, including used tissues and napkins, did not contain a lid, and therefore, were not closed.
The operator confirmed that the parent of each enrolled child was not provided with a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
There was no documentation that the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality or county emergency management agency.
The Agreement, in the files for Child #3 and Child #4, was not signed by the operator.
The Agreement, in the files for Child #3 and Child #4, did not include the services to be provided.
The Agreement, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5, did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The Agreement, in the files for Child #3 and Child #4, did not specify the date of the child's admission.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5, did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #3 and Child #5, did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #2 and Child #4, did not include the health insurance policy number.
The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain any Health Assessment, which was to be conducted within 12 months prior of providing initial service in a child care setting.
The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain a tuberculosis screening, which was due at initial employment.
The file for Staff #1 did not contain verification of experience; therefore, the qualifications for Staff #1 could not be determined.
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The file for Staff Person #3 contains a State Police Clearance dated 9/25/24, an NSOR Certificate dated 9/19/24 which is after hire date (see LIS code Sheet) and a DOE FBI Clearance dated 8/24/23 which is invalid. The file for Staff Person #4 included a disclosure statement dated 1/10/25 which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
At approximately 3:05 PM in the cafeteria during supervision and ratio check it was observed that Staff Person #4 was alone with 17 school aged children, when Staff Person #4 was naming and identifying the children 3 more children entered the cafeteria from using the restroom, Staff Person #4 named the additional children and then Staff Person #2 entered the cafeteria with 2 additional children that were using the restroom. Supervision and ratio was then measured again and Staff Person #4 named and identified 12 school aged children in their group and Staff Person #2 named and identified 10 school aged children in their group, leaving all of the children accounted for.
The last emergency plan training on file for Staff Person #5 is dated 8/23/22, which is more than 12 months ago.
The health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 dated 3/5/25 does not include the physician or health care professional's examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The facility was lacking documentation that an emergency drill was conducted annually.
The fire drill log on file was lacking the time that the drills took place.
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 9/27/23 and 11/1/24, more than 12 months apart. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #5 is dated 9/6/23 which is more than 12 months ago.
Staff person #3 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training. The file for Staff Person #5 included a certificate of Basic Life Support CPR/First Aid Training and not the approved curriculum of Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training, making the certificate on file invalid.
The file for Staff Person #5 includes a staff evaluation dated 1/14/23, which is older than 12 months.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #3 was lacking the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 was lacking the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
It was observed that the emergency contacts forms for Child #2 and Child #4 were not in the space that the children were receiving care.
The child care space was lacking a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
The emergency contact and agreement form updates for Child # 1 was dated 8/9/24, which is more than 6 months ago. The emergency contact and agreement forms updates for Child #2 are dated 8/13/24 and 3/5/25 which are more than 6 months apart.
The file for Staff Person #2 includes health assessments dated 1/27/23 and 3/5/25, which is more than 24 months apart. Staff Person #3 is lacking an initial health assessment. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #5 is dated 5/19/21, which is more than 24 months ago.
The State Police Clearances, in the file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet), were dated 8.1.19 and 9.4.24, and therefore, were expired during time working with children. The State Police Clearances in the file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet), were dated 5.18.18 and 9.27.23, and therefore, were expired during time working with children. The Child Abuse Clearances, in the file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet), were dated 12.19.18 and 9.18.24, and therefore, were expired during time working with children.
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 8.23.23, but none by August 2024. The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 6.9.23, but none by June 2024. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 9.3.24, but none in 2023. The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Emergency Plan trainings on 6.9.23 and 8.1.24, which exceeded the annual renewal requirement.
The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Staff Evaluations dated 7.5.22 and 11.29.22, but none in 2023. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of Staff Evaluations dated 1.18.23 and 9.3.24, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of a Staff Evaluation dated 9.6.23, and none in September 2024.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5, did not contain the phone number of the physician or source of medical care.
The posted Certificate of Compliance expired on 12.14.23, which was not current.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 and #5 were dated more than 24-months apart. (See LIS Code Sheet)
Staff person #1--- does not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum. The Pediatric first aid/CPR training is not labeled PEDIATRIC and the trainer has not provided documentation they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. (See LIS Code Sheet)
The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #3 were dated more than 24-months apart. (See LIS Code Sheet)
The file for Staff #4 lacked documentation of previous childcare experience, making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as a staff person. (See LIS Code Sheet)
The Emergency Contact forms for child files #1, #2 and #3 lacked the address of the listed release person. (See LIS Code Sheet).
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #4 were dated more than 24-months apart.
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #2, #3 and #4 are dated more than one year apart.
Staff person #1-- has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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/Park Elementary School 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 Apr 4, 2025 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #3 contains a State Police Clearance dated 9/25/24, an NSOR Certificate dated 9/19/24 which is after hire date (see LIS code Sheet) and a DOE FBI Clearance dated 8/24/23 which is invalid. The…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Musa/Park Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Musa/Park Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Musa/Park Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 13, 2026. 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/Park Elementary School compare with other daycares in Homestead?
It is #5 of 9 centers in Homestead by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Musa/Park Elementary School last inspected?
Apr 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Musa/Park Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $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/Park Elementary School?
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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