Inspection of 10 July 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (a) One staff members references were not accepted as they were not signed by the referee and there was no evidence of validation of the two references. One staff member had two references on file with no evidence of validation. Two staff members had only one reference on file when two were required and no evidence was provided of validation of these references. One staff member had no references on file when two were required. (d) It could not be ascertained if police vetting were required for three staff members as there were gaps in their cv. The police vetting on file for one staff member was not accepted as it was a basic disclosure from the U.K. and not an enhanced disclosure. (4) There was no evidence of a qualification on file for one staff member
Provider's corrective action:
- The manager of the service submitted a written response to the office of the early year’s inspectorate to advise
- (a) the references for one staff member have been signed and validated. The references for the second staff member have been validated, and two references have been obtained and validated. Two references have been obtained for the fifth staff member, and these have been validated. 4. Evidence of qualification was submitted for one staff member
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety, and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. There were no visibility strip/stickers on the glass door in the full day care room one which could be a potential safety concern. 2. A rodent bait box was in the children’s toilet in the outdoor play area which could prove risk of injury to a child. 3. A section of the wooden fencing in the outdoor area was worn and uneven with potential risk of injury to a child. 4. There were trailing wires from decorative outdoor lighting within child reach which could pose risk of injury to a child. 5. Three sections of the linoleum flooring in the full day care room 1 were worn and in poor condition which could pose a potential tripping hazard. 6. It was observed that one child’s medication was out of date and required replacement. Infection Control: 7. The soft seating in the toddler room and sensory room was ripped and frayed and the picnic table in the outdoor area had chipped paint and could prove difficult to effectively clean. 8. A flip top bin was in the sensory room for waste disposal. This could pose a risk of cross contamination. 9. A newly fitted wall mounted nappy changing unit in full day care room 2 posed a potential infection control issue as it was located over the children’s toilet. This unit must be relocated to an alternative space as the toilet was also in use by the children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: The manager of the service submitted a written response to the office of the early year’s inspectorate to advise. 1. Appropriate visibility decals have been fitted to the glass door at suitable heights to ensure the glass is clearly visible to both children and adults. Glass doors will be included in routine health and safety checks. Visibility markings will be inspected regularly and replaced promptly if damaged, removed or no longer sufficiently visible. 2. The rodent bait box was immediately removed from the children’s toilet area and relocated to the adjacent boiler house which is inaccessible to children. All pest-control devices and locations will be frequently reviewed with our pest-control provider to ensure they are inaccessible to children. Pest-control points will also be incorporated into routine safety checks. 3. The affected section of fencing has been replaced. Outdoor fencing and boundaries will be included in documented outdoor-area safety checks. Any deterioration will be recorded in the maintenance log and prioritised according to the level of risk. 4. The decorative lights were removed immediately. Staff will ensure that any new decorative lighting or electrical equipment is installed with cables appropriately secured and inaccessible to children before use. 5. The affected sections were immediately assessed and temporarily secured to remove the tripping risk while arrangements are made for professional replacement of the flooring. Flooring condition will be incorporated into routine premises inspections. Damage will be recorded immediately in the maintenance log, risk assessed and escalated for repair/replacement according to priority. 6. The expired medication was no longer in use or required by the child and was disposed of. Medication expiry dates will be checked and recorded at regular scheduled intervals and when medication is received. Parents/Guardians will be contacted in advance where medication is approaching its expiry date to allow sufficient time for replacement. Any medication which is left in the service and no longer required by the child will be safely disposed of. Infection Control: 7. The damaged soft seating in the toddler and sensory room was removed and replaced. The picnic table was removed. We will ensure furniture and equipment are frequently checked, with any damage or defects being reported. 8. The flip-top bin was removed and replaced with a pedal-operated, hands-free waste bin. Suitable waste- disposal bins will be maintained in relevant areas and frequently checked. 9. The changing unit was removed and full day care room 2 use an alternative changing area located in a separate sanitary area away from any toilets. Nappy changing facilities will be reviewed frequently by management to ensure their location and use are appropriate
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (a) Fire drills had not been completed monthly. This was not in line with the service fire safety policy which states that the service will carry out monthly fire drill would be carried out. There was no record that a fire drill had been carried out in February or June 2026
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(a) The manager of the service advised the fire drill records were reviewed following inspection and the gaps in February and June 2026 were identified. A fire drill was carried out following the inspection and appropriately documented. Management reviewed the fire drill procedure and recording requirements with relevant staff to ensure responsibilities are clearly understood. A date for each month’s fire drill has been selected for the remainder of the year, with responsibility assigned to management to ensure the drill is completed and recorded each month. A recurring monthly reminder has been established to prevent drills being missed. Management will review the fire safety records monthly to verify completion and follow up on any outstanding actions
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) The ceiling in the outdoor sanitary area had missing tiles and required replacement
Provider's corrective action:
- The manager of the service submitted a written response to state. (d) The missing ceiling tiles in the outdoor sanitary area were replaced following the inspection. The area was checked following completion to ensure the ceiling was intact and in a suitable state of repair. The condition of ceilings, walls and other structural finishes will be included in routine premises and maintenance inspections. Any damage or missing tiles identified will be recorded on the maintenance log and addressed promptly. Management will monitor outstanding maintenance items to ensure they are completed within an appropriate time frame
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 22, 25, 28.