Inspection of 27 January 2026 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. 1. A written immediate action notice under
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The entrance to the prefabricated where the Caterpillar room was located, was not secured and the inspector walked into the care room. A written immediate action notice under Regulation 23 – Safeguarding Health, Safety and Welfare of child was issued to the registered provider by the Early Years Inspector on 27 January 2026. 2. Two tall units in the Caterpillar room with resources stored on them were not anchored to the floor or a wall. This posed a risk of injury to the preschool children if the units tipped over. Infection Control: 3. Children’s lunches, some of which contained perishable items were not stored in fridge in either care room. It is acknowledged that there were fridges in both care rooms. 4. A nappy change mat was not stored in closed container in the sanitary area used by the Caterpillar room. 5. Paper towel rolls were not placed in dispensers for hygienic dispensing in the Caterpillar and Butterfly rooms. Safe Sleep: 6. The rest area in Butterfly room requires to be developed to create a cosy and restful space for the children who wish to take a break from activities. Fire Safety: 7. The fire evacuation route s in the care rooms were partially impeded by furniture and resources which could compromise the evacuation of the children and adults in the event of a fire or other emergency. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. Clearly visible signs put in place on the external door stating door must be kept locked at all times. The internal care room door lock left in such a way that it locks automatically. Currently this door does not allow children to open it and gain unsupervised access to the lobby, but this added action will provide additional security. If a staff member has reason to leave the building, she must request another staff member to lock the door when she leaves. All staff members have committed to observe and remind each other to keep the doors secured at all times. 2. All tall shelves have been secured to the walls. Infection Control: 3. Lunch boxes are now checked by staff each morning and perishable items removed, placed in a bag and labelled with the child’s name and placed in the fridge. If there are a number of perishable items in a lunchbox the lunchbox is placed in the fridge. 4. Changing mat is now stored in bag with a zip closure and a hook has been attached to the wall to store the mat when not in use. 5. Portable dispensers have been purchased for the blue paper rolls in each room. Safe Sleep: 6. We have added back the soft couch to the rest area and added additional soft seating and a canopy to make the rest area more appealing and cosier. Fire Safety: 7. The furniture and play areas in both rooms have been rearranged in such a way as to allow clear access to the fire exits for staff and children. All staff have been instructed that the fire exits must be kept clear and a clear route visible so as not to impede exit from the room in the event of an emergency
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (c) There was no mechanical ventilation installed in the enclosed sanitary area on the left-hand side in the Prefabricated building named as the Caterpillar room
Provider's corrective action:
- (c) A mechanical ventilation fan has been installed in the toilet cubicle, and the ducting is to the outside. It is electrically operated. The extractor fan will remain in place and will be kept maintained in working order going forward
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28.