(2)(d) Police vetting was not available for one staff member and one student in the service
Provider's corrective action:
(2)(d) The staff member has commenced the process of obtaining police vetting. This staff member does not work directly with the children. The student is no longer in the service
2(a)&(b) Two staff did not have two validated references available and one staff member did not have a second validated reference available. (d) Police vetting was not available for four staff members. One of whom required vetting from three separate countries
Provider's corrective action:
2(a)&(b) Two validated references are now on file for each staff member. Ensure that all references are available and verified before staff member commences employment. (d)Staff are working on obtaining police vetting from respective countries. Police vetting obtained has been submitted to the Inspectorate
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for 13 staff members. However, these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’ Infection Control: 2. Bins in the Butterfly room and the Caterpillar room were not foot operated and therefore an infection control risk due to repeat handling
Provider's corrective action:
Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: Garda Vetting that was outdated has been updated for 13 staff members. Management to audit GV on file for all staff on a yearly basis. Infection Control: Bins were purchased for the Caterpillar and Butterfly room. Staff to inform Manager of any dysfunctional bin
Regulation 29 — Premises
(e) In the sanitary accommodation in the Butterflies room the two toilets available did not have doors to provide privacy for the children
Provider's corrective action:
(e) Two salon doors were fitted in both toilets in the Butterfly room