Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: • In the butterfly room, the door of the play kitchen was cracked and the hinge on the door under the hand washing sink was loose and could pose a potential safety concern. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
The registered provider submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise: General Safety: • The perspex from the toy kitchen in the butterfly room has been removed and the hinge on the door under the sink has been fixed
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 25, 26, 28, 29.
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General safety 1. On the day of inspection at 11.56hrs, there was a temperature reading of 44.8°C, from the warm water tap at the wash hand basin, used by children in the baby room This water temperature was above the recommended 43°C upper safety limit to prevent potential risk of scalding. Infection control 2. The staff feeding chair in the baby room was ripped and in poor condition and could prove difficult to effectively clean. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
Subsequent to the inspection of the service, on the 7th of October and 16th of November the registered provider submitted a response to advise General safety 1. The temperature of thermostat has been reduced to ensure the hot water is less than 43 degrees and regular temperature checks will be undertaken on the water to ensure the temperature is correct. Infection Control: 2. The chair in the baby room has been replaced and the furniture will be inspected on a regular basis and replaced if necessary
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28.