Immediate action notice. An Immediate action notice was issued on the day of the inspection regarding the temperature of the hot water under
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. An immediate action notice was issued in relation to the temperature of the hot water in the sinks in the nappy changing areas off the caterpillar and little bear cub rooms. The temperature of the water was 56.4 °C and 58°C which could pose potential risk of injury to a child. It is acknowledged the manager of the service advised on 17th of February that the plumber has adjusted the thermostat was adjusted and the water temperature has been reduced. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: 1. On 17th of February the manager of the service advised the office of the early years inspectorate that the plumber has adjusted the thermostat, and new valves have been fitted and the staff will check the water temperature regularly throughout the day to ensure the water temperature does not exceed 43 degrees
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. The fingerguards fitted on the door to the sanitary area off the toddler room were lose and could pose a potential safety concern. 2. The flush handle on one of the toilets in the toddler sanitary area was loose and could pose a potential safety concern. It is acknowledged that subsequent to the inspection, the person in charge submitted evidence to the inspectorate that this has been repaired. Infection Control: 3. In the sheltered space in the outdoor area, there were soft shapes had evidence of being frayed and torn, thereby preventing effective cleaning. It is acknowledged subsequent to the inspection the person in charge advised that these have been taped to provide a smooth surface and enable effective cleaning. Safe Sleep: 4. On the day of the inspection, it was observed that measures to maintain a safe sleeping temperature between 16–20°C were not in place. The dedicated sleep room used by the children from the creche room and the toddler room did not meet the recommended temperature range during the inspection period. The following room temperature recordings were taken on the day of the inspection: At 12.57 hrs, the room temperature reading was 21.5°C.and at 14.08hrs the room temperature reading was 22.1°C and seven children were sleeping. It is acknowledged that on the day of the inspection, when staff were advised by the early years inspector of the high temperatures, the staff opened windows to enhance cross ventilation to reduce the temperature of the room during the sleep period and subsequent to the inspection the person in charge advised the inspectorate that the room temperature is been monitored to ensure it is maintained between 16 and 20°C. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise that General Safety: 1. The fingerguards were fixed and replaced where necessary. 2. The toilet flush handle was fixed in Toddler room toilet. Infection Control: 3. The soft play shapes where fixed using duct tape to ensure no tears are visible. Safe Sleep: 4. The sleep room is now monitored daily from 8am to ensure it is maintained between 16 and 20°C
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 25, 26, 28, 29.
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety, and welfare of child
General Safety 1. Garda vetting was available for twenty staff member and t hree adults on a childcare work placement . However, three vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. It is acknowledged that evidence of the applications for the three staff commenced on the 29th and 30th of April 2024
Provider's corrective action:
On the 27th and 29th of May 2024, the person in charge advised of the following; Corrective and Preventive Action 1. Applications for the three staff members re-vetting commenced on the 29th and 30th of April 2024. There will be annual checks by management regarding all Garda re-vetting for staff. Supporting Documentation Submitted 1. Garda vetting for the three staff members dated 14/5/2024, 23/5/2024, and 24/5/2024 was submitted to the office of the early years’ inspectorate. Summary Comment The inspectors have reviewed the actions and evidence submitted. The non-compliance identified under Regulation 23 have been adequately addressed