Inspection of 1 May 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- Documentary evidence of a staff roster on a daily basis was not available for inspection. All staff present in the service were not included on the ‘once off’ roster on display
Provider's corrective action:
- The staff rota has been updated and all relevant staff assigned to each room. When a member of staff needs cover, the staff rota will be updated. The Staff Rota will be updated when a staff member leaves or needs to be covered
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- The Inspectorate is not assured that adequate steps have been taken to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the pre-school children attending the service based on the following observations made during the inspection: General Safety 1. Garda vetting was available for all 14 staff members including the registered provider. However, 1 of these vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: 2. Nappy changing procedures were not being carried out in accordance with the services Nappy changing policy. For example, no apron was observed in use during nappy changing procedures. In addition, no antibacterial spray was available in the sanitary area to wipe the nappy changing mat before and after each nappy change. 3. The nappy changing mat observed in use in sanitary area was in a defective condition and unsuitable for use. It was cracked, small holes were evident, and the foam was exposed. This does not allow for effective cleaning practices and is therefore an infection control risk. 4. The small pedal operated bin observed in use for the disposal of soiled nappies in the sanitary area was unsuitable. The bin was observed overflowing and therefore was not sealed or lined as is required for the appropriate disposal of nappies. Fire Safety: 5. The maintenance records available for the firefighting equipment on the premises detailed 02/2024 as the last maintenance check. This is outside the best practice guidelines which recommends that all firefighting equipment must be maintained at intervals not exceeding 12 months
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective & Preventive Actions 1. One staff members garda vetting has been updated. A spread sheet with all staff members garda vetting dates and when they need to be updated has been developed. 2. Aprons and antibacterial spray are now stored in the unit and are used at every nappy changing. Staff have been asked to read and familiarise themselves with nappy changing policy. 3&4 New mat on the nappy changing unit & new nappy bin purchased. 5. Maintenance has been carried out. Maintenance service has been told they must service every 12 months
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 20, 26.