Inspection of 1 April 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General safety: 1. The sink temperature in the children’s sanitary sink was observed at 46.7°C. Sink temperatures over 43°C posed a risk of burns to the children. 2. The long emergency pull chord in the adult toilet was accessible throughout the morning of the inspection. The door was open and children were observed accessing the sanitary facilities unsupervised. The accessibility to the pull chord posed a risk to the safety of the children. Infection control: 3. During a routine nappy change, it was observed that the child’s hands were not washed after the nappy changing procedure. This posed a risk of infection to the child. 4. It was observed that a cleaning mop was stored in the nappy changing facility. This posed a risk of cross infection to the child. 5. Children’s toilet training seats were observed to be stored on top of sanitary bins and pedal bins in the nappy changing area. This posed a risk of infection to the child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General safety: 1. The service ensured to correct the water temperatures by fixing the water temperature thermostat in the building. This will be reviewed and monitored daily to ensure temperatures remain under 43°C. 2. The registered provider placed a sign on the adult bathroom door to remind all staff to ensure the door remains closed at all times. Infection control: 3. The nappy changing policy was reviewed by all staff and the importance of the hand-washing procedure was reviewed by staff. 4. The cleaning mops are now stored with the school cleaning supplies in a dedicated area inaccessible to children. Regular checks will be conducted to ensure that all cleaning supplies remain inaccessible to children. 5. The registered provider stated that the children’s toilet training seats have a dedicated storage and sanitisation area after use
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (c) The inspector was unable to determine if adequate ventilation was present in the main room. There was mould like residue present on the ceiling. (d) The following was observed on the day of inspection. • The radiator cover in the main room was not secured to the wall. The cover was easily moved from the radiator. • The walls in the main room were observed to have chipped paint and visible stains. This was also observed along the skirting boards near the cosy corner
Provider's corrective action:
- (c) The registered provider stated in their response that a painter had been booked prior to the inspection and has since attended. The ceiling and walls were cleaned, prepped and painted. This will be monitored and repainted as required. (d) • The radiator cover was securely fastened to the wall following the inspection. Ensuring the radiator cover is securely fastened has been added to the service’s daily checklist. • The skirting boards and walls were also cleaned, prepped and painted. These will be cleaned regularly and repainted as required
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 22, 25, 26.