Inspection of 28 January 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (b) Six of the twelve records assessed did not contain the date on which each child first attended the service. (h) Ten of the twelve records assessed did not contain a record of immunisations, if any, received by each child. Not having children’s records complete may hinder the care and safety of children in the service if this information is needed for care provision
Provider's corrective action:
- The service has reviewed the registration forms for all children attending the service and completed the forms with the required information as outlined from (a) to (i). (b) Start dates of when children first attended the service has been completed on the registration forms. (h) Immunisation record forms have been given to parents and guardians to complete. A form is available to parents and guardians to complete if their child has not received any immunisations
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. A radiator cover in the care room was broken and had a sharp exposed timber edge which posed a safety risk to children. 2. A storage facility in the outdoor area was easily accessible to the children. This posed a safety risk to the children having access to unsafe areas. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. A carpenter has removed the sharp timber edges on the radiator cover and replaced with a round edge. Risk assessments will be carried out regularly to identify any broken or damaged equipment. 2. A bolt lock has been placed on the door of the storage facility. Risk assessments will be carried out daily to ensure the door is secured. It has been communicated to the staff to ensure the door is locked when using the outdoor area
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 25, 28.