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Musa/Park Elementary School

4102 Main St, Homestead, PA 15120 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 4

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#5 of 9 centers in Homestead
3 Core-safety citations
38 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 16
Training & qualifications 10
Health & medication 6
Emergency preparedness 6
Background checks 2
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “MUSA has sent a letter of agreement to the school district for signature for attestation to the trash removal. Trash can lid was put on trash can.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The operator confirmed that the parent of each enrolled child was not provided with a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Letter sent to parents explaining emergency procedures.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
There was no documentation that the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality or county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “The emergency plan update notification was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency as of the date of correction below.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The Agreement, in the files for Child #3 and Child #4, was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Agreement forms were updated with operator's signature.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The Agreement, in the files for Child #3 and Child #4, did not include the services to be provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Agreement forms were updated with services to be provided.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Agreement forms were updated with names of persons designated by parent to whom the child can be released.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The Agreement, in the files for Child #3 and Child #4, did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Agreement forms were updated with child's date of admission.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Emergency contact forms were updated with the child's physician's phone number.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #3 and Child #5, did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Emergency contact forms were updated with enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #2 and Child #4, did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Emergency contact forms were updated with the child's health insurance policy number.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Staff was notified of missing health assessment and directed that she cannot be in ratio working with children until submitted.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain a tuberculosis screening, which was due at initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Staff was notified of missing TB screening and directed that she cannot be in ratio working with children until submitted.”
Citation Jan 21, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
The file for Staff #1 did not contain verification of experience; therefore, the qualifications for Staff #1 could not be determined.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Staff was notified of missing staff verification of experience and to provide it to the leadership team as soon as possible to continue work with children.”
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Core safety Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Staff person #3 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff person #4 disclosure statement was late but is now corrected.”
Core safety Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Retraining occurred with staff members involved in violation.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The last emergency plan training on file for Staff Person #5 is dated 8/23/22, which is more than 12 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Staff Person #5 received updated emergency plan training.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Physician signature was obtained for missing information.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility was lacking documentation that an emergency drill was conducted annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “Emergency drill documentation was on a google form. The form was printed out and place in the program binder.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Different times of day 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(2)
The fire drill log on file was lacking the time that the drills took place.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Fire drill documentation was on a google form. The form was printed out and place in the program binder.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #5 have current fire staff training.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Staff person #3 and #5 are no longer employed at the facility.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for Staff Person #5 includes a staff evaluation dated 1/14/23, which is older than 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Staff Person #5 evaluation's is current.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Parent was contacted to request updated information to be added to the form.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Parent was contacted to request updated information to be added to the form.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Parent was contacted to request updated information to be added to the form.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Plan added to child care space”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Emergency contact for was updated by parent.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Staff person #2 health assessment was late but is now corrected. Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #5 are no longer employed at the facility,”
Core safety Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2024): “Updated clearances were obtained and included in staff file.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Emergency plan form was obtained and filed for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “A staff evaluation was conducted and included in the staff file in October 2024. We understand that we remain uncompliant but can not go back and post date.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “phone numbers of physicians were requested and obtained by parents. This information was added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The posted Certificate of Compliance expired on 12.14.23, which was not current.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Correct certificate was posted”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 and #5 were dated more than 24-months apart. (See LIS Code Sheet)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2023): “Staff #5's citation was cited and corrected with a new Health Assessment dated: 01/27/2023.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “As of 10/20/2023, Staff #1 is on Maternity Leave and not sure how long she will be out or if she is returning.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “staff completed required trainings even though they were completed past their due date.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Staff #4 file was updated with documentation of previous child care experience of over 2 years.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The Emergency Contact forms for child files #1, #2 and #3 lacked the address of the listed release person. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Addresses were added to the listed release person on the children's emergency form.”
Citation Sep 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #4 were dated more than 24-months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “Staff #4 received updated paperwork from their physician; documentation emailed to certification representative on 09/26/2022.”
Citation Sep 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #2, #3 and #4 are dated more than one year apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “Fire Safety training was immediately completed and documentation sent via email (Staff #2 completed 9/22, Staff #3 completed 9/23, Staff #4 completed 9/16).”
Citation Sep 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “Waiting to hear back about the trainer's PQAS application before having Staff #1 retrain entirely. Both ASGs onsite (Staff #3 and #4) are current in this training and will be supervising Staff #1 for the time being.”

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jul 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Maple Unified Student Academy INC
Hours Monday–Saturday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 461-1800
State certificate # CER-00255840
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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