Inspection of 7 February 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (e) Two of the 12 records assessed did not have a record of those authorised to collect each child. (f) One of the 12 records assessed did not have a record of any illness, disability, or allergies each child may have. (h) Seven of the 12 records assessed did not have a record of immunisations, if any, received by each child. (i) One of the 12 records assessed did not have written parental consent for the service to provide medical treatment if required in the event of a medical emergency
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated they have reviewed each child’s application form and has requested parents to forward on the necessary information. The forms have also been given to the relevant parents and guardians to sign. The registered provider stated they will follow up with all parents until each form it complete
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for two staff members. However, these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’ 2. An adrenaline autoinjector for one child who required medication in the event of an emergency was not stored in the service. This posed a risk to the child should they require this. 3. An adrenaline autoinjector for one child was stored on a table in the care room and was easily accessible to the children. This posed a safety risk to the children. It is acknowledged the registered provider placed the adrenaline autoinjector out of reach to the children, when asked by the inspector. Infection Control: 4. A nappy changing mat was placed on the floor if nappy changing was required in the sanitary area. This posed a risk of cross infection to the children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting applications have been made in respect of the two staff members. The registered provider stated that they have recorded each staff members garda vetting and will complete same every three years as per regulation. 2. The registered provider contacted the parent of the child who required an adrenaline pen, and the parent provided the service with adrenaline pens to be stored in the school at all times. When the child is in attendance in the service, there will always be adrenaline pens available. 3. A corner shelf has been installed high, out of reach to children to store the adrenaline pen and will be stored here at all times. Infection Control: 4. A nappy changing unit has been installed and there will always be a changing unit in place
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.