Inspection of 7 October 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: Garda vetting was available for all staff members. However, one staff member’s vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: The renewed vetting application was made in August 2024 but there was an issue with the address causing a delay. This disclosure has now been received
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) A record was not available detailing the maintenance of the firefighting equipment in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- Two new fire extinguishers were purchased for the service in January 2024. A copy of the record has been obtained from the engineer. The equipment will be serviced as required and a record which will be kept on file
Regulation 27 — Supervision
- (1) & (3) The service was registered to accommodate a maximum of 22 children. Twenty-four children were present on the morning of the inspection. The registered provider had not notified the Agency of the changes as required
Provider's corrective action:
- The additional children returned to the afternoon session the next day. The service had expected absences on the day due to absences the previous week. The service is in the process of applying for a change of circumstance to 24 children. The service will no longer permit children to move between the two sessions
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 25, 27.