Delco Daycare Worker Pleads Guilty To Pushing Child

The woman caught on camera allegedly pushing a young child down a set of stairs in a Delaware County day care facility was found guilty in court Tuesday, June 20.

Sarah A. Gable, 53, of Folcroft, entered a guilty plea to charges of simple assault and endangering the welfare of a child in a Delaware County court Thursday, according to court documents.

Gable is slated for a sentencing hearing on Aug. 16, according to court records.

Gable was caught on camera allegedly pushing a 4-year-old child down a small flight of stairs the afternoon of Friday, March 3 at Childcare of the Future in Clifton Heights.

The incident occurred just about half an hour after a security camera was installed in the location where she allegedly pushed the child.

After the incident, Gable looked directly into the security camera.

Child Care of the Future manager Shawayne Tavares said she witnessed the entire incident unfold as it happened via the security camera.

"I was so upset. I had tears in my eyes," Tavares said. "(Gable) picked up the shoe and tried to come to the end of the stairs like, 'Oh,it was her shoe' that caused her to fall."

The 4-year-old child suffered a minor knee injury, but her attorney said the child is dealing with trauma-related issues since the incident.

"She is terrified of even the most common things such as stairs, such as being entrusted with others," attorney Brian Fritz said.

Upper Darby Police said the incident was "a truly horrible act."

Image via Upper Darby Police