Inspection of 12 November 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child
- Basic Needs: 1. In the Toddler room, the transition from dinner time at 11.36am and to sleep time at 12.00pm was not managed calmly or in an organised manner with staff not providing the children with clear and concise instructions. For example: o The alternative meal of tomato pasta was not presented to the children until 11.40am when the children had all finished eating and moved to the rest area. As a result of this delay it caused upset and disorganisation in the room which resulted in children running around the room, throwing balls and one child upturning a full box of toys onto the floor. o At 11.56am, two children were jumping on the made-up beds and running back and forth towards the wall. Physical Environment: 2. The layout and materials available in the Wobbler room did not promote a child led, engaging and explorative environment for the children. For example: o The table and chairs in the care room were not made available for tabletop activities between meals. o Play materials and equipment were stored in eight large clear plastic boxes, which were visually good but too large for a 1- to 2-year-old to physically lift or move to access the toys present independently. o storage of jigsaws in a large box with loose jigsaw pieces 3. The layout and materials available in the Preschool room did not promote a child led, engaging and explorative environment for the children. For example: o Supportive equipment for dolls house and additional play props for a boat and car were not stored close by for easy access for play. o Home corner play equipment was not stored together in one area in the care room o An area for art and crafts was not identifiable; it is acknowledged that an art trolley was present in the room but in a standalone position
Provider's corrective action:
- Basic Needs: 1. Alternative meal to be brought out with all meals at the designated time. Dinner time to be brought forward to 11:15am this will give a smoother and longer transition from dinner time to sleep time. The service has changed the mealtimes to ensure children have more time before sleep. A relaxed and controlled routine around bedtime with a smooth transition. Physical Environment: The Service have implemented the following changes to enhance the children's learning environment and daily routine: 2. Tables and chairs have been made accessible to children throughout the whole day. "Top table" activities are now introduced daily between mealtimes. The service replaced the large clear storage boxes with small, easily accessible baskets for the wobbler age group. Jigsaws were removed from their boxes and are now stored neatly in a drawer. The manager will be responsible for ensuring and promoting "top table" activities and ensuring that all staff members are fully aware of these activities throughout the daily routine 3. All supportive equipment now in the one area and assessable for children for easy access play. The home corner was moved, and everything is in the one Dedicated area. Art Trolley has been relocated and is now positioned next to the childrens table and chairs. Managers will ensure that areas are kept accessible and stored together for the children to ensure easy access play
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The wooden entrance and exit gate of the outdoor play area was not securely locked as the bolt lock could not be securely fastened due to the expansion of the wood at the bottom of the gate. At 11.14am, when outdoor play was over, one child was observed to push open the gate and run into the side passage of the service towards the toddler room door. It is acknowledged that the gate at the end of the side passage to exit the service was secure. 2. A waste bin and broken bike were present and accessible in the side passage of the service which was the main route from the outdoor play area for outdoor play to the Toddler room. 3. Shelving in the service was observed to be too high leading to a risk of injury, as follows: o first aid boxes were stored on high shelves whereby they were not accessible to all staff in the event of an emergency o in the Wobbler room childrens belongings were stored in boxes on high shelves. 4. Adequate Visibility strips are not present on the doors and windows of the Wobbler room leading to a risk of injury. Infection Control: 5. Water drink cups and bottles were accessible to all Wobbler room children, one child was observed to drink from a number of the cups, leading to a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The wooden gate has been fully repaired by the maintenance team. Daily risk assessments carried out by the staff and management. 2. The waste bin and broken bike have been removed from the centre. The service will remove any broken equipment immediately from the creche. Management to keep the side garden clear at all times. 3. Shelving in all rooms has been lowered to a safe and accessible height for all staff. The service have taken into consideration that the shelving in the classroom needs to be installed at a safe height and easily reachable for all staff. 4. More visibility stickers have been purchased and placed on the lower window in the Wobbler room. The service to ensure that the window stickers are placed along the entire length of the window. This is to ensure visibility to children of all ages Infection Control: 5. Staff must observe all children when drinking from the bottles and immediately wash any bottle if cross- contamination or cross-infection is suspected. Staff will supervise and assist children with drinking, kindly encourage and help them identify which water bottle belongs to them
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11.