Inspection of 12 November 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a)(b) Two written and validated references were not available in relation to 1 adult employed
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action (2)(a)(b) References have now been validated. Preventive Action (2)(a)(b) Please find attached copy of New Employee Checklist which is to be fully completed prior to the start of employment
Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child
- Physical and Material environment: 1. On inspection it was observed that some materials and equipment were inaccessible to the children. For example, the dress up clothes were hanging from the window which was too high for the children to reach. This limited the children’s opportunity to engage in imaginative play. 2. While it is acknowledged that the children had access to a sand tray in the classroom. The outdoor sand tray remained covered and inaccessible to the children throughout the session. This was observed to be a previous non-compliance on the last inspection held on the 16 September 2022
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action 1. The dress up clothes rack only recently broke. The clothes are now at a level more suitable to the children. 2. The outdoor sand box is covered when not in use to prevent soiling by birds/cats. The lid is light and not fixed in position and it can be easily removed by the children themselves. Preventive Action 1. Staff discussed the best option to replace the clothes rack, as it gets a lot of use and previous dress up racks have broken. A more permanent rail attached to the wall maybe our best option which will be installed shortly. 2. Staff will remove the sand cover on entering the outdoor area. Summary Comment The corrective and preventive actions taken by the registered provider have addressed the non-compliances identified on inspection
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. On the day of inspection, the radiator temperatures were recorded from 55.0oC to 60.0oC. This exceeded the recommended temperature of 50oC and posed a risk of burning to the children. It is acknowledged that staff members took action to address the non-compliance on inspection and the radiators were turned off. 2. The lock of a shed door accessible to the children in the outdoor play area was broken. Cleaning chemicals, toys, outdoor cleaning equipment and additional outdoor toys were stored haphazardly within and posed a risk to children if they were to access the contents contained within the shed. Infection Control: 3. The staff toilet was being used as a storage area for a variety of items which included; a changing mat, cleaning supplies, nappies, a board game, mop buckets and a variety of clothes. This poses a risk of contamination. This was noted as a previous noncompliance on the previous inspection held on the 16 September 2022. 4. The foot pedal function of the bin in the sanitary area was not working. This posed a risk of cross infection as the children had to lift the lid of the bin with their hand to dispose of waste. 5. The cover of the sofa in the cosy corner was observed to be worn and very stained and was an infection control hazard. Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective Action General Safety 1. Thermostats have been fitted to all radiators. 2. A lock has been fitted to the shed. Preventive Action 1. As above. 2. Staff have been reminded to keep the Staff Toilet area locked. Corrective Action Infection Control: 3. Cleaning materials are now stored in the locked shed. 4. A new bin has been installed. 5. New throws have been purchased. Preventive Action 3. Staff have been reminded to keep the Staff Toilet area locked. 4. Regular checks on the function of the bin. 5. The throws will be washed weekly or more often if needed Supporting documentation submitted General Safety and Infection Control 1. Receipt of invoice from Plumber. 2. Photographic evidence of lock on shed. 3. Photographic evidence of Lock. 4. Photographic evidence of bin. 5. Photographic evidence of new throws. Summary Comment The corrective and preventive actions taken by the registered provider have addressed the non-compliances identified on inspection
Regulation 25 — First aid
- (1) On the day of inspection, there was no adult available to the children with valid First Aid Responder (FAR) training. It is acknowledged one staff member employed in the service had valid First Aid Responder training but was on unplanned leave. A person trained in First Aid Response must be available to children at all times to include cover of breaks, leave and appointments
Provider's corrective action:
- On the day of inspection, the permanent staff member who has a FAR certificate had to take unplanned leave. A member of staff from Abbey Tots was relocated to Baggot Tots. Unfortunately, we were not in a position to release a member of staff who was FAR certified on that day. Another member of staff will attend a FAR course. Summary Comment The corrective and preventive actions taken by the registered provider will address the non-compliance identified on inspection
Found compliant: Regulation 11.