Inspection of 29 November 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (a) (b) A written reference on file for one student had not been validated
- Following review of records available for the registered provider, it could not be determined if they held an appropriate childcare qualification at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications, or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
- Registered provider spoke via telephone and validated the reference. Once reference is submitted, validation will occur immediately. Registered provider obtained a letter of recognition from DCDE in relation to her qualification. Letter of recognition will be sought if required
Regulation 11 — Staffing levels
- (1) The registered provider did not ensure that there was at all times an adequate number of adults working directly with the children attending the pre-school service. During the hours of 9am to 10:23am one staff member was working with the children. It is acknowledged that a second staff member arrived at 10:23am. (8) The registered provider did not ensure that two adults were on the premises at all times in line with part time regulatory requirements
Provider's corrective action:
- Registered provider took immediate action on the morning to safeguard a member of staff, due to an outbreak of an infectious condition within the setting. The room leader asked the staff member not to attend in case of risk. The outbreak was only informed at drop off in the morning, and the registered provider, working in the sister service, found cover immediately and travelled over to the setting. This left a gap in time, but we acted with the duty of care and responsibility for the staff member. Upon reflection, I could have asked the staff member to attend and wait in the hallway until the cover arrived, but it was at that point where I made the decision to call her and ask to not to attend. I felt I was safeguarding them and not puting them at any risk whatsoever
Regulation 25 — First aid
- (2) (a) & (b) The materials provided within the first aid box, although the quantity was suitable for the number of children present on the day of inspection, some items were out of date to include bandages and plasters
Provider's corrective action:
- First Aid materials were replaced with newly bought materials and placed into the first aid box. All first aid materials will be checked on monthly basis to ensure that they are all in date and in good working order. These will be checked and signed off by the Room Leader
Found compliant: Regulation 19, 23, 26, 27, 28.