Inspection of 29 January 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- The registered provider had not ensured the following: (2)(a)(b) Two validated written references were not available for the student who was present on work experience placement in the service. (3) Two references for one adult from a past employer had not been validated prior to commencement of employment. Three references for two adults from a reputable source other than a past employer had not been validated prior to commencement of employment
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Actions: (2)(a)(b) Two written references for the student were submitted and received on 6 February 2025. Validation of two references for one adult from a past employer were submitted and received. Validation of three references for two adults from a reputable source other than a past employer were submitted and received. These were received on the 30 January 2025 and the 4 February 2025. Two references for each employee have been produced and verified via phone call and these have been written onto refences. References are to be included in staff files. Preventive Actions: (2)(a)(b) and (3) The registered provider reported that a ny new staff members will be required to produce two written refe rences and references will be validated and documented by management prior to start date. References will be filed in the staff folder
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: 1. Hand towels were not hygienically dispensed in the sanitary accommodation. This posed an infection control risk. 2. Although a fridge was on the premises, the children’s packed lunches supplied from home were not refrigerated on arrival to the service. This increased the risk of bacteria growth in perishable food items. 3. The window seat sofa in the preschool room was observed to be torn with the foam exposed. This posed an infection control risk as well as a potential choking hazard. It is acknowledged that this window seat sofa was re-covered following the previous inspection but had since torn again
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective & Preventive Action Infection Control: Corrective Actions: 1. A new hand towel dispenser has been installed in the sanitary accommodation to prevent handling of tissues. 2. The registered provider reported that children place their lunches in the fridge when they enter the preschool to ensure lunches are kept cool. 3. The window seat has been re-covered with new fabric. Preventive Actions: 1. The registered provider reported that white tissue roll is now used in the sanitary accommodation and blue tissue roll is used in the classroom to prevent cross contamination. 3. The registered provider reported that any tears will be repaired or replaced in a timely manner
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26.