Inspection of 23 January 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) On review of the staff files, the following was noted: (d) Police vetting was not available for two staff members who had resided outside of the jurisdiction for a period longer than six months
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated that police vetting has been completed and the outstanding vetting had been applied for. A recruitment policy has been developed and includes the requirement for all police vetting to be in place before the commencement of employment
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (1) Details of the children’s medical practitioner and a record of children’s immunisations were not included on the 12 forms reviewed
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated that the children registration form has been updated to include the details of the child’s doctor and their immunisation record. They stated a registration checklist has been devised to ensure the relevant details are completed on the child’s form before they commence in the service
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (1) (a) The registered provider did not ensure a record of the experience of one staff member was available
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated that the staff files have been updated to include C. V.’s and a recruitment policy had been updated to ensure an up to date and comprehensive C.V. is available to the employer
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Adult chairs were stored in the shared community hall; however the chairs were stacked with the legs protruding from the frame, which posed a risk of a child injuring themselves if they fell on them. 2. The drawer of a unit in the entrance hall was broken and posed a risk of injury to a child if they tried to open it. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: The registered provider stated that: 1. The adult chairs have been removed from the care room. 2. The drawers have been repaired. They stated that daily site inspection checklist has been developed
Regulation 29 — Premises
- 1. The fire hose was loose and unravelling, which could pose a risk of the child pulling at it. 2. It was noted there was water lying in a drain in the garden area, and it appeared to be stagnant. This posed risk of illness to the children playing in the garden. 3. In the Jumping Jellyfish room there was a hole in the wall at the children’s level, the foam insulation was visible. This created a risk of injury to a child if they ingested it. 4. The floor covering in the hallway from the care rooms to the sanitary area was worn and not sealed. As a result, it could not be cleaned effectively
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated that a daily site inspection form has been developed and the maintenance man has completed the tasks as follows: 1. The fire hose has been reinstated. 2. The drain has been fixed and covered. 3. The hole in the wall has been filled and plastered. 4. The floor covering will be replaced in the coming days
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 21, 22, 25.