Small Impressions Childcare INC · Sarver
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.
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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.
Observed on the outdoor play space the windowsill has peeling paint and splintering wood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The financial agreement of child #1 was not signed by the operator.
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The original financial agreement was on file for child #1.
The emergency contact forms of child #1 and #3 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
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.
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.
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).
The emergency plan for the facility lacked continuity of operations as required by Federal Regulation.
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.
An expired Tylenol was observed in the medication box in the Infant/Toddler classroom.
The emergency plan for the facility lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.
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.
The agreement for Child #2 lacked an admission date for the child.
The emergency contact form for Children #1 and #3 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.
The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza vaccine.
The file for Child #1 contained an agreement form that was lacking the Child's admission date.
The file for Child #1 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking the name address and phone number of the child's physician.
The file for Child #3 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
The file for Child #3 contains an emergency contact sheet that was lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures.
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.
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.
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.
The lid to a bin containing manipulatives in the from preschool classroom was cracked.
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.
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.
The time between the previous and current health assessments of facility person #1 exceeded 24 months.
A bottle in the infant and toddler classroom was not labeled with the child's name for which it was intended.
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.
Documentation of fire safety training of facility person #3 was dated 10/3/2020 and updated on 11/3/2021 exceeding 1 year.
Pediatric first aid and CPR was not completed for facility person #2 (start date 3/29/2021) by 6/27/2021.
Documentation of previous and current mandated reporter training of facility person #1 exceeded 60 months.
The emergency contact form of child #2 contained a emergency contact person that did not have a telephone number listed.
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.
“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.
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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.
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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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