Inspection of 14 October 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) One staff member required a second written and validated reference
Provider's corrective action:
- The staff member was asked to submit a reference which was then checked and validated by the manager. Targeted questions were asked to the referee before validating the reference. The registered provider will ensure a more robust approach to the references moving forward when hiring new staff and ensuring they are verified verbally- clear questions will be asked to ensure the registered provider is getting a clear picture of the candidate
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (i)The staff rota present on the day of inspection was inadequate for example it did not specify the hours each staff member worked each day. (k) Four accident / incident forms were reviewed and 3 had not been signed by the manager in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- (i)The registered provider has updated a new staff roster/ staff sheet – it states the ECCE hours worked each day, dated individually and the staff working are clearly visible. The new updated roster sheet has now replaced the old roster sheet. (k)The accident book has been co-signed and all staff were verbally made aware at the staff meeting that the book need to be co-signed immediately. This requirement will be a point of focus during new staff training to ensure
Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- (1)(b) The soft area in Preschool Room 2 was inadequate as it consisted of a small wooden sofa with plastic seating and 3 small wooden chairs. This is not inviting for a child to go and relax or lie down on if they so wished or to take a break from activities
Provider's corrective action:
- A small soft fold away sofa was purchased. This can also pull out into a soft bed type mattress. A rug and soft cushions were also added to the area to make it cosy and inviting. This will remain in the setting and all staff are aware that cosy inviting areas are now essential
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. There were a number of unprotected sharp corners in both rooms; for example on the brown shelving units and child sized white table which were a potential injury hazard to the children. 2. The children were observed to play on a mini trampoline in the outdoor area. These are prohibited in childcare settings and are a health and safety risk
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. Self-adhesive furniture corner protectors were purchased and have been stuck on all unprotected sharp corners. The corner protectors are visible and all staff have been made aware to ensure they are replaced if they fall off. Furniture protector check added to the Daily Risk assessment. 2. The mini trampoline was removed from the service
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 26, 28.