Inspection of 27 April 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- See Statutory Notice in relation to Improvement Notice 0181
- The procedures specified in the Improvement Notice 0181 were not carried out prior to the adult commencing in the service, as required. Allowing adults work with children before their suitability is established may result in individuals who are not appropriate having access to children
Provider's corrective action:
- (3) The registered provider stated that • Actions were taken immediately to carry out the required translation. • The necessary updates were made to the staff file audit form and the service’s recruitment, selection and vetting policy. • Management and administration staff were trained, and policy and procedure will be regularly reviewed
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. In the Bluebell room, two children were eating whole grapes which poses a risk of choking. It is acknowledged that the registered provider cut the grapes on request of the inspector. 2. A bottle of disinfectant was stored on a low shelf in the nappy changing area which could be accessed by children who use the sanitary area independently. This poses a risk of poisoning. Infection Control: 3. Effective handwashing was not facilitated within the service posing a risk of cross contamination. Paper towels used by children and adults to dry hands after handwashing were not in a dispenser in the Jasmine and Bluebell rooms, and in the nappy changing area. 4. Children were eating perishable items to include cheese and cooked meat, that were stored in lunchboxes in children’s bags instead of being refrigerated. This poses a risk of bacteria multiplying within the food and causing a child to become seriously ill. 5. The pillows that children used for sleep were stored together in a press in the hallway, instead of being stored individually using a labelled system. This poses the risk of cross contamination. Administration of Medication: • See Statutory Notice section in relation to Improvement Notice IN0182 Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- The register provider stated that: 1. The grapes were cut immediately. All staff were given a safety briefing on choking risks and reminded to ensure that small fruits and vegetables are cut before being served to children. The food policy was updated, and staff were trained on safe food preparation, supervision, and sitting with children while they eat. Parents were informed about sending in acceptable foods, to include chopped grapes. 2. The bottle of cleaning agent was removed immediately and placed out of reach of children. All areas were inspected to ensure no hazardous substances were accessible to children. Staff received refresher training. The chemical storage policy was reviewed, and a designated staff member was assigned responsibility to conduct regular safety audits and monitor compliance. 3. Wall mounted paper towel dispensers were installed immediately and were stocked with paper towels. Hand washing stations were checked and staff were reminded of infection control procedures. An audit of hand-washing facilities was completed to ensure compliance. 4. Staff were instructed to ensure that lunch boxes containing perishable foods are removed from children's bag and placed in a designated refrigerator each morning. Parents were informed of the requirements for refrigerating perishable foods. Refrigeration facilities were checked to ensure adequate space and appropriate temperatures. A Lunch box storage procedure was implemented, and management will regularly monitor the practice of refrigerating perishable foods. 5. All pillows were immediately separated, labelled with each child's name, and placed in individual storage bags. The press was cleaned and disinfected. The sleep and rest policy was updated accordingly, and staff received refresher training. Regular audit of bedding storage was added to the service’s health and safety inspection schedule
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 19, 25.