Inspection of 17 September 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- The rest facilities in the Marvellous Minds playroom were not suitable for the number of children attending this playroom and also the length of time the children spent in this room. On the day of inspection, 2 children were observed sitting and looking at books on the child sized sofa in the library area of this playroom, a third child tried to sit in the sofa as well and one of the children was pushed onto the floor as there was no space for a third child on this seat. On the day of inspection 21 children were attending the full day care service and were catered for in this room for period of time in excess of 5 hours. and there was no soft seating other than this small sofa for them to sit and relax on
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following in their reply Corrective and Preventive Action Additional seating, beanbags, and a large, comfortable rug were ordered to expand and enhance the space for the children. The rest area will provide a more inviting and functional space for children to relax and engage comfortably. Staff will engage with the children to gather their input and preferences, ensuring the space is both enjoyable and functional
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26.