Inspection of 25 June 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. There was no plan displayed which clearly detailed the risks and the measures required to address these risks for a child who had additional care needs. This posed a potential risk of an oversight in the supervision requirements which could impact on their safety. It is acknowledged that this information was recorded in support plans; however, this information should be easily available to facilitate new staff or students in the care rooms. 2. The mat by the exit to the outdoor play area in the Yellow room was observed to be curled up at one corner. This posed a potential trip risk for the children. Infection Control: The following increased the potential risk of infection: 3. The protective gloves available for use in the sanitary accommodation off the Yellow room were polyurethane gloves which tear easily and do not have good barrier properties. This increased the potential of cross contamination. 4. There was no handwashing completed in the Yellow room after outdoor play and prior to the children eating their snack. Regular handwashing reduces the spread of infection. Fire Safety: 5. The details of the attendance of the children in the Yellow room was not accurately recorded in the attendance book. The registered provider did not ensure that the method of recording the children clearly detailed the number of children present in the room. It is acknowledged that children from both the Yellow and Pink room were present on the day. Contemporaneous accurate attendance logs must be maintained to support the safe evacuation of children in an emergency. This was identified as a non-compliance on the previous inspection held on the 24 April 2023 and actions put in place failed to prevent a recurrence. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: Corrective actions: 1. A care plan was developed and made available and visible for all staff, including staff covering breaks etc. 2. The mat was removed. Preventive actions: 1. The plan was discussed at a meeting and staff commit to know and understand where this is located; and consideration given if any other children require a plan. 2. The mat was removed and will no longer be used. Infection Control: Corrective actions: 3. The service has removed all the polyurethane gloves from the changing bay. They have now been replaced with Vinyl Gloves 4. The service has reminded staff and children that they must was their hands before eating and after playing. Staff have started singing songs to aid the children support during this transition Preventive actions: 3. The service has checked and replaced all the change bays with a new box of Vinyl gloves where needed and have advised change in the supply of same. 4. The service discussed this topic at a staff meeting and allocated a designated staff person to remind and ensure this happens daily Fire Safety: 5. Corrective action: Two staff will now monitor the attendance book, per room. This was discussed at a meeting, and commitment made to aid any staff member who may need seek help/support with completing such tasks. Preventive action: The service had joined 2 classes together in the attendance log due to Graduation Day. They commit to not joining 2 classes together when holding such days so there will be no confusion as to children in the room
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 17, 19, 32.