Monas Angels Childcare · 400 E 8th Ave, Homestead

The file for Staff #1 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 10.1.20 and 10.23.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 1.30.20 and 2.3.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.

The First-Aid Kit, located in the Older Toddler Room, did not contain scissors. The First-Aid Kit, located in the Preschool Room, did not contain soap.

The Health Assessment in the file for Child #4, a preschool child, was dated more than 12 months ago.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1 and Child #2, did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4, did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1 and Child #4, did not include information on the child's special needs.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not include the health insurance policy number.

An Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in the Young Toddler Room.

The Financial Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not include documentation of the parent's review/update within a 6-month period.

Two (2) cots, in the Older Toddler Room, while in use, did not have at least two (2) feet of space on three (3) sides of the rest equipment.

The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation of testing on 7.1.25 and 8.1.25, which exceeded the 30-day testing requirement.

Based upon interviews with Staff it was confirmed that Child #1 has been placed into a highchair due to behavior concerns when the child has become a threat to other children and staff.

The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a signed disclosure statement and a completed NSOR Certificate. Staff Person #2 was observed to be caring for children with Staff Person #1 in the Older Toddlers Classroom. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a current PA State Police Clearance. The most recent PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 1.23.20. An updated PA State Police was not on file until 6.3.25.

At approximately 10:18am, Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for a mixed age group of children in the Older Toddler Room. The children were identified as 2 young toddlers, 4 older toddlers, 3 preschoolers and 1 young school ager. Staff Person #2 was observed to leave the Older Toddler Classroom on three occasions to retrieve snacks from the Middle Preschool Room. This resulted in Staff Person #1 being alone with the mixed age group of children. The mixed age group ratio for a group that includes Young Toddlers is 1:5 which placed Staff Person #1 with an additional 5 children over the required staff:child ratio.

An unlidded garbage can was observed to contain soiled diapers in the Middle Preschool Classroom.

A source of running water was missing from the changing area that was reported to be used for diaper changing in the Young Toddler Classroom. It was reported that hand sanitizer was used following the diapering of children in this classroom.

At approximately 10:20am Three children were observed to be seated in highchairs during snack time without the safety straps being engaged.

The area in the Young Toddler Classroom that was reported to be used for diaper changing was observed to be missing a plastic-lined, hands free covered can. The missing can would not allow for appropriate disposal of a soiled diaper. Soiled diapers were observed in an unlidded garbage can in the Middle Preschool Classroom.

The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification of child care experience and education prior to starting in a child care taking position.

The file for Staff Person #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for Staff #1 contained State Police Clearances dated 12.17.19 and 1.16.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained a Statement Police Clearance dated 8.28.24, for a volunteer, which was invalid for a staff.

The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the health insurance policy number.

An Emergency Transportation Plan was not displayed in the Young Toddler Room, the Preschool Room, or the Back Room.

At the Opening Inspection on 10.4.24, a director was not employed by the facility.