Inspection of 10 October 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child
- 1. There was no sensorial play experiences for example sand or water play provided for the children in either the indoor play environment or the outdoor area of the service
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action 1. Lentils/Rice sensory table now offered as a substation for sand/water. Sand/water table was removed as it was causing great upset for the child receiving AIM, manager thought by removing it for a few weeks and slowly reintroducing it might work better. Preventive Action 1. Have options in place before removing fundamentals
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The entrance doorway into the premises were found to be unsecured at 9.15am. This posed a risk that a child to leave the service unsupervised or an unauthorised person could gain access to the service. 2. The cupboards beneath the sink which contained wall paint, room spray and cleaning spray were not securely locked to prevent the children from accessing them. 3. A blind cord on one of the windows in the care room was not secured to the wall. Administration of Medication: 4. There was no care plan available for a child in the service for whom a parent had provided an inhaler to be administered. Fire Safety: 5. The fire drills were not conducted on a monthly basis in the service. The last fire drill conducted in the service occurred on the 04/06/2024. 6. The emergency fire door leading from the care room to the front of the building was obstructed by a desk and shelving which may prevent a prompt evacuation in the event of an emergency. Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective Action General Safety: 1. The door was not locked at the time of inspection as the children were just arriving (this is where the times caused an issue, the inspectors thought the children were in from 9 but in fact it was 9:15 and that was the time inspectors arrived). A drop latch has now been fitted for when door is closed over. 2. Door locks have been fitted. 3. The blind cord has been removed. The other six cords were already removed prior to this inspection, this one was left on as to the position of it but is now also gone. Administration of Medication: 4. Care plan and documents now on the premises. The inhaler was a once and had only just been prescribed that week. Parent was understanding and agreed to have a Care Plan done anyway. Fire Safety: 5. Fire drills are now up to date. It wasn’t done in September as children were settling in however they carried two out in October. 6. Desk is moved further up the wall to make more room at the emergency exit. Preventive Action General Safety: 1. Staff will ensure latch flap is on at all times. 2. Ensure all chemical based items are stored safely. 3. Ensure to remove all safety hazards. Administration of Medication: 4. Care plan put in place regardless of time child has it for. Fire Safety: 5. Ensure Fire Drills are done monthly. 6. Keep doorway clear. Supporting documentation submitted Photographic evidence was provided. Summary Comment The evidence submitted by the registered provider in relation to regulation 23 - Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child has been reviewed and accepted
Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) The registered provider failed to notify the Early Years Inspectorate of a change in circumstances in relation to the following as per the schedule 4 Form for Notification of Change in Circumstances: The operating hours of the service are at variance with the hours the service is registered to operate. The service is registered to operate from 09:00am to 12:00pm but is currently operating from 09:15am to 12: 15pm. Two children were in attendance in the service outside of the services current operating hours. The children had been signed in and present from 08:40 am and 08:42am respectively
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action CIC has been submitted, returned and completed. Hours now reflect inspectors’ hours. Preventive Action Manager will ensure The Hive & The Portal coincide with each other. The Hive had the operating hours manager was going by and to be very honest she never thought to check The Portal
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 24, 25, 26, 28.