Inspection of 28 November 2024 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. Four immediate action notices were issued under
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (d) Police vetting was not available for one staff who had lived in a country other than Ireland for a period of more than 6 months as an adult. (3) The registered provider did not ensure an international police vetting disclosure was received prior to one adult working in the service. Evidence showed that International Police Vetting was required
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has submitted international police vetting disclosure to the inspectorate
Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- (2) (a) The registered provider did not ensure that a suitable, safe and secure outdoor space to which the preschool children attending the service have access to on a daily basis. On the day of inspection, the outdoor space was off limits to the children as it was in use by the school
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has stated that an earlier slot for outdoor play has been secured with the primary school. Staff have been instructed by the registered provider to ensure children have outdoor play each day
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Cleaning agents were observed to be accessible to children in the care room. The cleaning agent was observed to be stored in an unlocked press of which was easily accessible to the children. An Immediate Action Notice was issued to the registered providers on the day of the inspection. It is acknowledged that the registered provider removed the cleaning agent during the inspection. A response was received on 29 November 2024 from the registered provider which will further mitigate the risk from future occurrence. 2. Hand washing basins were not thermostatically controlled to ensure that hot water is no hotter than the recommended 43°C. The hot water temperature in the hand washing basin used by the children was recorded at 59.2 degrees which posed a risk of scalding. It is acknowledged that the registered provider temporarily rectified the situation during the inspection. An Immediate Action notice was issued to the registered provider on the day of inspection in relation to the safety concern identified. A response was received on 29 November 2024 from the registered provider which will further mitigate the risk from future occurrence. 3. A knife was within reach of children in the children's care room posing a risk of injury to a child. It is acknowledged that the registered provider removed the knife during the inspection. An Immediate Action notice was issued to the registered provider on the day of inspection in relation to the safety concern identified. A response was received on 29 November 2024 from the registered provider which will further mitigate the risk from future occurrence. 4. The radiator in the children’s care room was not thermostatically controlled to ensure that the surface is no hotter than the recommended 50°C. The radiator temperature accessible to the children was recorded at 60.2 degrees which posed a risk of scalding for the children. An Immediate Action notice was issued to the registered provider on the day of inspection in relation to the safety concern identified. A response was received on 29 November 2024 from the registered provider which will further mitigate the risk from future occurrence. Infection Control: 1. Children’s lunch boxes were not stored in a refrigerator on the day of inspection. 10 out of 16 lunch boxes were stored in children’s bags in the care room, this increases the risk of which could cause illness to young children. 2. The sink in the care room was slow draining and contained dirty water, this posed an infection control risk. 3. The surrounds of the sinks and toilet bowls in the sanitary accommodation contained a build-up of residue, this posed an infection control risk. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The register provider has stated that all cleaning products will be stored in the locked press that is inaccessible to children. This is included on the daily checklist completed by staff. Completed checklist have been submitted to inspectorate. 2. The register provider has stated that water in the handbasin used by children is now thermostatically controlled. Photographic evidence was submitted to the inspectorate support this. This is included on the daily checklist completed by staff. Completed checklist have been submitted to inspectorate 3. The registered provider has stated that a risk assessment is carried out daily before children arrive to ensure the space is clear of any dangerous items. Completed checklist have been submitted to inspectorate. 4. The registered provider has stated that radiator in the care room is thermostatically controlled, staff are now aware of how to adjust the temperature. Photographic evidence was submitted to the inspectorate to support this. This is included on the daily checklist completed by staff. Completed checklist have been submitted to inspectorate Infection Control: 1. The registered provider has stated that children’s lunch boxes will be stored in the fridge with the exception of hot lunches stored in a thermos provided by parents. 2. The registered provider has stated that the school caretaker has unblocked the sink in the care room. Staff will inform the caretaker immediately if the problem arises again. 3. The register provider has stated that sanitary accommodation has been cleaned and will be included on the daily cleaning checklist. Completed checklist have been submitted to inspectorate
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 26, 28.