Inspection of 10 January 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) Two written validated references were not available for one adult
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(a) Two written references sourced from past reputable sources are now verified and validated. All staff and volunteer files have been checked to ensure that validated references, garda vetting and police vetting where applicable are held on file in a secure area, in respect of all adults working in the service
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (1)(i) There was no staff roster available
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(i) A staff roster is now available. Now a routine function carried out by management
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Administration of Medication: There was no system was in place to record medication given as per the medication policy. The temperature reducing medication available was past it’s expiry date posing a potential safety risk should it be required. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Administration of Medication: Form now available to record medication given as per policy. Up to date temperature reducing medication purchased and available. Up to date temperature reducing medication purchased and available
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (2)(b) There was no record available to demonstrate the smoke alarm had been serviced. This posed a safety risk that smoke may not be detected in the event of a fire on the premises
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(b) Smoke alarms have been maintained and certified. Arrangements have been set up with direct power and fire services to complete a bi-annual maintenance and check
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25.