Woman Caught On Video Pushing Child At Delco Daycare Waives Preliminary Hearing

The former Delaware County daycare worker who was caught on camera pushing a child down stairs waived her preliminary hearing Thursday in a Delco court.

Sarah Gable, 52, of Folcroft, is now set to appear for her formal arraignment on April 12 where she will answer to charges of simple assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to court records.

Gable, who has since been fired from the daycare, was initially facing a third charge, harassment, which was withdrawn, court documents show.

Gable pushed the child down a small flight of stairs the afternoon of Friday, March 3 at Childcare of the Future in Clifton Heights just about half an hour after a security camera was installed where she pushed the child.

After pushing the child, 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 told 6ABC 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 told the outlet.

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

Image via Upper Darby Police