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Small Impressions Childcare INC · Sarver

500 Sarver Rd, Sarver, PA 16055 · Butler County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Small Impressions Childcare INC is a certified child care center in Sarver, PA, with capacity for 42 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 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 (14 of 41). 4 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 5 centers in Sarver and has more citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 78% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#2 of 5 centers in Sarver
3 Core-safety citations
38 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 19, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 4, 2021 · 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 14
Health & medication 9
Building & playground safety 7
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 contains a current child abuse clearance that was completed after the previous child abuse clearance expired evidenced by clearances dated 8/31/2020 and 9/4/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2025): “The child abuse clearance has been obtained and will make sure that clearances are current in staff files. and that clearances are renewed before they expire.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
Observed on the outdoor play space the windowsill has peeling paint and splintering wood.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2026): “Director emailed the school maintenance on November 19th with a picture of the window sill asking for it to be replaced. On December 1, maintenance came to the center to measure the window sill for replacement.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed in the Toddler room the hands-free trash container by the diapering area is missing the plastic foot pedal cover therefore exposing a protruding piece of metal that could be a hazard to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “Director purchased a new garbage can on November 19th and removed the one with the broken foot pedal cover.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for staff person #2 contains a current mandated reporter training that was completed after the previous mandated reporter training expired evidenced by trainings dated 2/6/2020 and 3/27/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2025): “The director will make sure that all staff will maintain current mandated reporter training.”
Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The front and back ends of a caterpillar tunnel climber in the outdoor play space were removed from the body of the climber exposing 4 plastic connector bolts which extend out about 1 - 1.5 inches from the play structure.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “The bolts of the caterpillar were removed that day.”
Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
The file of child #1, identified as an infant (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 1/25/2024 but did not contain documentation of an updated health assessment within 6 months of the prior assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “An updated health assessement has been received from the parents and placed in the child's folder.”
Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The 2 most recent health assessment on file for child #2, identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), were dated 1/20/2022 and 2/12/2024, exceeding 12 months. The file of child #3, also identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), did not contain an updated health assessment within 12 months of the prior assessment dated 5/17/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “The parent has been notified that the health assessement exceeding 12 months and reminded the parent that we will need an updated one when the child goes to the doctor in February.”
Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
Based on the immunization record on file for child #1, their immunization status was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP lacking 1 of 2 Hep B, 2 of 3 Rotavirus, 2 of 3 DTaP, 1/2 HIB, 2 of 3 Pneumococcal, and 1 of 2 Polio vaccinations or an acceptable exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “An updated health report showing current and up to date immunizations were required before the child was allowed back to the center.”
Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
The name of the child for which the Tylenol was intended in the infant and toddler classroom was partially peeled off making it unclear as to whom the medication is designated for.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “At the time of inspection the staff rewrote the name on the medication.”
Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The financial agreement of child #1 was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “The agreement has been signed and a copy made to keep in the child's folder. The original has been sent home with the child.”
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Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The original financial agreement was on file for child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “The agreement has been copied and placed in the child's folder. The original has been sent home with the parent.”
Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms of child #1 and #3 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “The parent has included on the emergency contact that she now works from home under the work address on the emergency contact.”
Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The emergency contact forms of child #1 and #2 did not include information on the child's special needs which is required in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “The parents have updated the emergency contacts and filled in the information on the child's special needs by placing a N/A.”
Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the name or policy number of the health insurance of the coverage for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “The health insurance coverage and policy number have been added to the emergency contact.”
Citation Nov 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The file of child #1 contained documentation of review and/or update to the emergency contact form and financial agreement which exceeded 6 months (dated 10/19/2023 and 8/1/2024).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “The parent filled the forms out before the child started. The child's enrollment date on the agreement is 2/14/2024 but the other forms were signed October 19, 2023.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan for the facility lacked continuity of operations as required by Federal Regulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2023): “Continuity of Operations is in the Emergency Plan. A checklist was missing from the Emergency Plan folder and has been placed in the folder.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The current immunization record on file for Child #4 lacked verification that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2023): “The child's parent provided a written exemption note stating that they are choosing to not have their child receive the flu vaccine.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
An expired Tylenol was observed in the medication box in the Infant/Toddler classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2023): “The expired tylenol was removed from the room at the time of the inspection.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan for the facility lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “The Emergency Plan has accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. A checklist was missing from the Emergency Plan folder and has been placed in the folder.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person's #1 and #2 exceeded 12 months between update. The trainings for Staff Person #1 were completed on 9.30.22 and 10.9.23 and the trainings on file for Staff Person #2 were completed on 9.28.22 and 10.11.23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2023): “Director will make sure that fire safety training in maintained annually and does not exceed 12 months.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreement for Child #2 lacked an admission date for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2023): “The child's admission date has been added to the child's agreement.”
Citation Nov 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for Children #1 and #3 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “The addresses for the emergency release people have been added to the emergency contacts.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza vaccine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2023): “The parent will sign the flu paper stating they choose to not have their child receive an influenza vaccine based on their own belief's.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The file for Child #1 contained an agreement form that was lacking the Child's admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2023): “The date of the child's admission will be added to the agreement.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for Child #1 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking the name address and phone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2023): “The child's physician information will be added to the emergency contact information.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)
The file for Child #3 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2023): “The parent will sign on the emergency contact giving written consent for emergency medical care.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file for Child #3 contains an emergency contact sheet that was lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2023): “The child's emergency contact will have the parent sign to give consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Core safety Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Documentation of the previous and current PA state police, child abuse and FBI clearances of facility person #1 exceed 60 months as required by the Child Protective Service Law.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2021): “Clearances will be renewed to ensure they do not exceed 60 months.”
Core safety Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At approximately 12:10 pm, facility person #4 left their 6 children unsupervised in the infant and toddler classroom when they brought the lunch cart to the preschool classroom and briefly entered the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2021): “Staff has been retrained on settting the lunch cart in the hallway and to not leave the room at any time.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
In the back classroom, a facility person changed the diaper of an able child and did not wash their hands or the child's hands with soap and running water. The changing table in the infant area of the back classroom did not have a posted handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2021): “Staff have been retrained on proper handwashing and a handwashing sign has been hung on the infant changing table.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The lid to a bin containing manipulatives in the from preschool classroom was cracked.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2021): “The lid has been removed and thrown away.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the back infant toddler classroom, a facility person was using glue sticks with a removeable cap less than an inch in diameter with children still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2021): “Staff member was told of the safety concern and the caps from the glue were removed.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The immunization record of child #2 did not contain and exemption or documentation of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2021): “The updated immunization record has been put in the child's file.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The time between the previous and current health assessments of facility person #1 exceeded 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2021): “A spreadsheet has been created with staff dates to ensure that staff health asssessments do not exceed 24 months.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
A bottle in the infant and toddler classroom was not labeled with the child's name for which it was intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2021): “The bottle has had the child's name added to it.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Documentation of testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days: 4/2/2021 to 5/3/2021, 8/2/2021 to 9/2/2021, 7/2/2021 to 8/2/2021 and 10/1/2021 to 11/1/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2021): “Provider will make sure to test the fire detection system every 30 days and to make sure that it does not exceed 30 days.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Documentation of fire safety training of facility person #3 was dated 10/3/2020 and updated on 11/3/2021 exceeding 1 year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2021): “Firesafety training will be scheduled to esure it does not exceed 1 year from the previous training.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 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)
Pediatric first aid and CPR was not completed for facility person #2 (start date 3/29/2021) by 6/27/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “Pediatric First Aid has been rescheduled to December 18, 2021.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Documentation of previous and current mandated reporter training of facility person #1 exceeded 60 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2021): “Mandated reporter training will be renewed in time to not exceed 60 months.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
The emergency contact form of child #2 contained a emergency contact person that did not have a telephone number listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2021): “The telephone number has been added to their emergency contact.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms of child #1 did not contain the telephone number and child #2 did not contain the address and telephone number of all the release person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2021): “The telephone number and the address of the designated release person has been added to the emergency contact.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $52.00 $52.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $52.00 $52.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $50.00 $50.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $48.00 $48.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $45.00 $45.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $20.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $20.00

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 42 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jan 17, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Small Impressions Childcare INC
Hours Monday–Friday 5:45 AM–6:15 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 352-4410
State certificate # CER-00251534
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Common questions

Has Small Impressions Childcare INC 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 19, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 contains a current child abuse clearance that was completed after the previous child abuse clearance expired evidenced by clearances dated 8/31/2020 and 9/4/2025.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Small Impressions Childcare INC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Small Impressions Childcare INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Small Impressions Childcare INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Jan 17, 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 Small Impressions Childcare INC compare with other daycares in Sarver?

It is #2 of 5 centers in Sarver by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Small Impressions Childcare INC last inspected?

Nov 19, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Small Impressions Childcare INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for newborn, $52.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $48.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Small Impressions Childcare INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Small Impressions Childcare 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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