(b) A record of the number, type, and maintenance of firefighting equipment in the service was on file with the last annual maintenance dated 10th of September 2024
Provider's corrective action:
The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise that a it was necessary to employ a new company to update and maintain the fire equipment. The service was carried out on 21/05/26. This company will do an annual inspection
Regulation 29 — Premises
(d) A section of the wall in one of the children’s sanitary accomodation had evidence of flaking paint and dampness and required attention to enable effective cleaning
Provider's corrective action:
The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise that the wall in the children sanitary accomodation has been sanded down wall, sealer has been applied and it has been repainted and this will be assessed on a regular basis
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 22, 23, 25, 28.
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. On the day of inspection, a temperature of 56.6°C taken at 12.14hrs and 57.2°C from the surface of the electric storage heater. These surface temperatures were above the recommended 50°C upper safety limit to prevent potential risk of injury to a child. It is acknowledged that the person in charge acted immediately and switched the storage heater off when alerted by the early year’s inspector. 2. There were no visibility stickers or posters on the low-level glass doors in the preschool room and leading to the outdoor area which could pose a potential risk of injury to a child. It is acknowledged that the person in charge put posters on the low-level glass doors when alerted by the early year’s inspector. 3. A section of the carpet in the preschool room was torn and could pose a tripping hazard. Infection Control: 4. The child sized couch in the preschool room was ripped, frayed and worn and a section of the tape securing the linoleum in the children’s sanitary accommodation was worn and uneven and could prove difficult to effectively clean Administration of Medication: 5. It was advised by the person in charge that one child has an allergy. There was no care plan in place for this child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: On the 19th May 2025 the manager submitted a written response to state: 1. This heater was turned off immediately and the surface temperature of the storage heater will be set not to exceed 50 degrees. 2. The posters on this door had been taken down because of recent window cleaning. They were put on immediately. We will endeavour to put the posters back up immediately after cleaning. 3. The carpet has been repaired to ensure it is not a tripping hazard. We will risk assess the carpet continually for any trip hazards. Infection Control 4. A cover is presently being made for the couch by a local seamstress. The couch cover will be removable, durable and washable. The sanitary area will be risk assessed for worn tape. Administration of Medication: 5. This child’s parent has signed a care plan, and we will have a written care plan in place for any child presenting with a medical condition
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28.
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. The stairgate was not adequately and securely fitted at the stairs and could be a pose risk of injury to a preschool child. Infection Control 2. The children’s lunches containing perishable foods were stored in their bags in the entrance hall. The room temperature taken on the day was 14°c therefore, the food was not kept below 5°C as recommended by the Department of Health and Children’s Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Pre-School Service (2013) potentially increasing the risk of gastrointestinal infections. 3. A section of the plaster work surrounding the main entrance door of the premises was cracked and uneven and could prove difficult to effectively clean. Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective Action The person in charge advised on the 12th of April General Safety: 1. The stairgate has been fixed by our carpenter. Infection control 2. Perishable foods are stored in the refrigerator. 3. The plastering surrounding the main entrance door has been replastered and repainted. Preventive action 1. Regular risk assessments will be completed to ensure the gate is secured at all times. 2. The staff will ensure that all perishable foods are appropriately stored in the refrigerator. 3. Regular risk assessments will be carried out to ensure all areas are maintained in good condition. Supporting documentation submitted General Safety: Photographic evidence was submitted by the person in charge to advise of 1. The repaired and secured stairgate. Infection Control: 2. The children’s lunches stored in the service refrigerator. 3. The repaired and repainted plasterwork surrounding the main entrance door. Summary Comment The inspector has reviewed the actions and evidence submitted. The non-compliances identified under Regulation 23 has been adequately addressed. These will be reviewed on next inspection
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28.