Inspection of 27 March 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child
- Physical and Material Environment: 1. The toy wooden work bench in the toddler Baringo room did not include a suitable variety of supporting resources to encourage children’s play. Themed resources help promote extended play opportunities and exploration for children. 2. Four of six battery operated toys were not working in the wobbler Namibia room. This prevented the toys from being used as intended by the children
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. The toy wooden work bench in the toddler Baringo room has been replenished with a variety of equipment enabling children to explore and extend their play opportunities in this area within the room. Management and staff will ensure that all areas are fully equipped with suitable materials in each room and will make them available for children to play with providing opportunities for play and learning. 2. Following the inspection the batteries in the four of the toys were replaced. Management and staff will ensure that battery operated toys are checked and replaced when required within the Namibia room
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. A radiator accessible to children had a surface temperature that exceed 43℃ and posed a risk of injury. At 10.46 am the radiator surface temperature was 46.1℃. 2. Sections of damaged plastic edging with sharp edges were observed on the perimeter of three outdoor areas and posed a potential risk of injury. Infection Control: 3. Hand hygiene practices were not in line with HPSC guidance in the wobbler Baringo room. There was no handwashing following time in the garden or after nasal care practises which posed an infection control risk. 4. Four cots were observed with unclean bed linen which posed an infection control risk. 5. A build up of dust and debris was observed under the changing mat in the wobbler Safari changing area which posed an infection control risk. Administration of Medication: 6. Packaging of medication that formed part of a child’s emergency medication care plan was not in English. This posed a potential risk of incorrect administration and administration of potentially expired medication. Safe Sleep: 7. The recommended ambient sleep temperature between 18-22℃ was not maintained in two rooms were children over one year old were sleeping. The following room temperatures were recorded: • Wobbler safari was 23.4℃ at 12.48pm. • Toddler Madagascar was 24℃ at 12.25pm. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The temperature of the radiator on the corridor outside the children’s base rooms was reduced and a cover was securely placed on the top of it. Maintenance examined the radiator and made it secure with a fixed cover on the top if and ensured that it is thermostatically controlled to ensure a safe temperature at all times. 2. The plastic edgings around the perimeter of the play areas were removed and all areas of the garden checked. Management and staff will complete and document daily safety checks in the outdoor play areas to ensure the space is well maintained and free of hazards. Infection Control: 3. Staff have received training and been refreshed on the importance of hand washing on arrival from the garden and during nasal/personal care practices. We will ensure that children’s hygiene within the centre is always of the highest priority. 4. The four cot sheets had been washed but unfortunately were marked on inspection, however they have since been replaced with new sheets. Cot sheets will be monitored and replenished when worn/stained or as needed. 5. All areas of the Safari changing room was deep cleaned. Management will ensure to complete spot checks in the nappy changing areas to ensure hygiene practices are maintained. Administration of Medication: 6. The manager addressed this with the family on the evening of the inspection and removed the antihistamines from the cubby and disposed of them. Children’s individual care plans have since been reviewed. Medication must be provided by parents/guardians and handed to a member of management in its original labelled container as dispensed by a pharmacist including the child’s full name, prescriber’s instructions for administration, clear storage instructions in English, the date it was dispensed, and the expiry date. Management has reminded parents of our procedures and will continue to review all medication and ensure ICP’s are in line with policy. Safe Sleep: 7. Room temperatures are monitored and preventative actions put in place, such as opening windows and doors to reduce the base temperatures. During the inspection it was acknowledged by the inspector that the temperatures in the Wobbler and Toddler room were reduced and maintained at 20’C. Management and staffing will ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to ensure room temperatures are maintained at all times
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 26.