Inspection of 16 May 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (a)(b) Two of the references on file for two employees were from sources other than a past employer or a source other than a past employer. (4) There was no evidence of file to demonstrate that one staff member had obtained a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
- (2) (a) (b) The reference was sought. Ensure staff who have not been in employment, have a more suitable reference rather than a character reference. (4) The letter from the Department has since arrived. In future, staff will not be able to commence employment until the fast-track application is received
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The practice in relation to the application of sunscreen was at variance with the service policy. The policy stated that sunscreen should be provided by the parents and individually labelled for each child. Adults informed inspectors that sunscreen is provided by the service and universally applied to all children. Adults stated that consent had been provided by parents however there was no evidence of this available on the day. Adults also stated that parents were not made aware of the brand and type of sunscreen used by the service. This practice poses a risk that a child may have an allergic reaction to the universal brand provided by the service. 2. The paint on the wooden surround of the wash hand basins in the sanitary accommodation off the senior preschool room was extensively chipped and therefore could not be adequately cleaned. Infection Control: 3. Self-sealing, leak proof, pedal bins were not used in the three nappy changing areas on the ground floor and may present as a risk of cross infection. 4. Pedal bins were broken in the junior and senior preschool rooms which may present as a risk of cross infection. 5. Sterilisers were not available in the baby and wobbler playrooms for the sterilisation of individual children’s soothers. Administration of Medication: 6. In conflict with the administration of medication policy of the service, adults stated that parents are not always contacted for the administration of unprescribed medication prior to each use. This may present as a safety hazard for a preschool child. Safe Sleep: 7. The temperature in the designated sleep room off the wobbler room was recorded at 24.7 °C which may present as a safety hazard for a preschool child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The permission sheet was not kept on file once all parents signed. Another sheet was created with the added information (date bought/expiry date/store purchased at/etc.). The policy has since been updated and newer staff have been informed of this. 2. A gloss paint has been applied immediately after the inspection to rectify this. All staff are to inform room leaders and/or manager of resources/items that need attention. Infection Control: 3. Three nappy bins have been purchased to ensure the correct equipment is in all rooms. 4. New pedal bins have been purchased for both rooms. Staff to inform room leader and/or manager if equipment/resources need fixed. 5. Two new sterilisers were purchased instead of using the jug/microwave. Ensure the correct equipment is being used. Staff to inform room leader/manager if items are needed. Administration of Medication: 6. Newer staff members have been made aware of this. All parents are to be contacted before a child receives medication. To make sure newer staff are well informed of all policies. A sign has been put in each room just a gentle reminder. Safe Sleep: 7. The air conditioning system was ordered several months ago and we were awaiting the tradesmen to install it. This was connected the evening after our inspection. Try and obtain a tradesman to install items to prevent this happening again
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 27.