Inspection of 6 October 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) Of the five files reviewed, a complete employment history was not available for one adult's file. (a)(b) While two written references from a reputable source were provided for one adult, there was no documented evidence that these references had been validated
Provider's corrective action:
- All staff files have been reviewed and CVs with full employment history are now available for all staff. A team member file check list is now updated and in place to ensure all staff files are kept up to date and compliant
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- The following information was not available on the day of inspection. (a) The date of birth was omitted from one of the records reviewed. (b) The date of first attendance was omitted from four of the records reviewed. (h) A record of immunisation was not available for one record reviewed
Provider's corrective action:
- (a) The document had been misfiled and was immediately filed correctly. The children’s files checklist was updated and the person in charge will make sure to set reminders until the files are fully up to date. (b) The information about the date of first attendance was updated on registration forms. A checklist for people in charge to use, that includes all required information, such as Start date of attendance was created. (h) The record of immunisation was updated. The checklist for people in charge to use that includes all required documentation was updated, and set reminders set for regular checks with the parents
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Shelving units positioned in front of both fireplaces on the premises were observed to be unsecured, presenting a potential risk of harm or injury to children in the event of toppling. 2. The stairgate located in the entrance hallway of the premises was observed to be in poor condition, requiring replacement to ensure safe use and prevent potential unauthorised entrance to the upper level of the premises. 3. A blind located in the front room of the premises was observed to be not fully functional and required repair to ensure safe and effective use. The window and the windowsills could not be effectively cleaned as a result. Infection Control: 4. Surface areas including care room and sanitary area skirting boards, windowsills, blinds and play materials were observed to require deep cleaning, as visible dust and dirt were present. This presents a potential health risk to children, particularly in relation to respiratory issues, and the spread of germs. This compromises the hygiene of the children’s environment. Fire Safety: 5. The fire alarm located on the first floor of the premises was observed to be emitting a continuous beeping sound throughout the inspection, indicating a potential fault. This may compromise the effectiveness of the alarm system and requires attention to ensure compliance with fire safety standards. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The shelves were removed immediately and both fireplaces were secured. The risk assessment document was updated to ensure that no shelves are allowed to be placed in front of the fireplaces. 2. The stairgate located in the entrance hallway of the premises was replaced immediately. The risk assessment document was updated to ensure the stairgate is in good conditions was added. 3. A maintenance person was immediately contacted, and the blinds were inspected. A blind cord was installed. The blind is now functional and in good condition. The risk assessment document was updated to ensure that the blinds are functional. The person in charge of carrying out the risk assessment will pay close attention to the blinds, checking them regularly. Infection Control: 4. A deep clean was organised. The windowsills, walls, wall base, blinds, shelves, materials were cleaned. The Daily cleaning worksheet was updated with more detailed explanation. A document for a Deep Cleaning/Disinfection Checklist was made, and a reminder was scheduled for the beginning of every term to remind to the person in charge to organise it. Fire Safety: 5. A maintenance check was scheduled immediately. On 14th of October the batteries of the alarm were changed, and the system was assessed and confirmed to be working properly. On 7th of November our annual maintenance of the alarm system was completed. A weekly Fire Alarm Checks document was created, where the person in charge will check the alarm daily
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 27, 28.