Monas Angels Childcare · 512 E 8th Ave, Homestead
Monas Angels Childcare is a certified child care center in Homestead, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 11 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 11). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 9 centers in Homestead and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff #3 was issued for a volunteer rather than for employment purposes. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The two most recent PA State Police and Child Abuse clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #2 had NSOR Certificates dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
In the main room, two (2) ceiling tiles had what appeared to be dried water stains. In the main room, the ceiling light cover above the round table and near the bulkhead had what appeared to be dried water stains or possible mold.
In the main room above the wall near the black filing cabinet was peeling paint.
The Emergency Contact Form(s) for Child(ren) #1 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The two most recent PA State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances for Staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart.
The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between: 03/01/2023 - 04/03/2023 (34 Days) and 05/01/2023 - 06/01/2023 (31 Days). The tests conducted were more than 30 days apart.
The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #1 were dated more than 24-months apart. (See LIS Code Sheet)
The two health assessments in the file for staff #3 were more than 24 months apart.
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #1, #2 and #3 are dated more than one year apart.
The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR for staff #2 and #3 were dated more than 24 months apart.
The facility has only recently initiated testing the fire system every 30 days. The testing had not occurred as soon as the requirement was initiated.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.29 | $50.22 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.37 | $46.24 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.97 | $35.97 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.97 | $35.97 |
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 Monas Angels Childcare had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 13, 2025 (background checks): “The Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff #3 was issued for a volunteer rather than for employment purposes. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The two most recent PA State Police and Child Abuse clearances for Staff #1 were dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Monas Angels Childcare?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Monas Angels Childcare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Monas Angels Childcare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 11, 2020. 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 Monas Angels Childcare compare with other daycares in Homestead?
It is #1 of 9 centers in Homestead by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Monas Angels Childcare last inspected?
Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Monas Angels Childcare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.29 for older toddler, $58.37 for preschool, $51.97 for young school-age, $51.97 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Monas Angels Childcare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ramona Krista.
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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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