Inspection of 12 February 2025 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider on the 13th of February 2025 regarding a non- compliance identified under Regulation 9(2) Management and Recruitment. The registered provider submitted an adequate response to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate on the 13th of February 2025 to demonstrate the actions taken to correct the noncompliance. Regulation 11(1)(2)(4) – Staffing Levels; Regulation 15(1) – Record of Preschool Child; Regulation 16(1)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)(k) – Record in Relation to Pre-School Service;
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- A Garda vetting disclosure was not available for one staff. An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider
Provider's corrective action:
- An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider on the 13th of February 2025 regarding a non- compliance identified under Regulation 9(2) Management and Recruitment. The registered provider submitted an adequate response to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate on the 13th of February 2025 to demonstrate the actions taken to correct the non-compliance
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- On review of a sample of children's registration forms, it was noted that these forms were not fully completed. Children’s immunisation details, name and contact details for a child’s doctor had not been recorded on these forms
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has stated that each room leader has been requested to follow up the required details on each child’s registration forms. All enrolment forms will be checked by management prior to the child starting in the service
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- Details of children's accidents or incidents were not fully recorded in writing. The inspector reviewed 10 accident and incident forms, and of these, 5 did not have the required signatures
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has stated the outstanding signatures have been completed on the service’s online application forms. Staff have been reminded that all forms must be completed by the relevant persons and the deputy person in charge will check these forms weekly to ensure compliance
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. There was no written care plan for a child with medical needs. It is acknowledged that the staff discussed the initial procedures and actions required. However, the information was inadequate and posed a risk to the child in case of an emergency or escalation of the child's condition. Infection Control: 2. There was no hot water in the toddler's sanitary area. As a result, effective hand washing could not take place after the children used the toilet or after staff had changed nappies. 3. The storage of soothers did not support infection control measures. Two soothers were observed at the side of a mattress in an empty cot, and one child was seen taking a soother off the floor and putting it in their mouth. 4. The radiator cover in the preschool sanitary area had peeling paint and was rusty. This did not allow for effective cleaning. 5. The cots and low beds were not placed 50 cm apart. Safe Sleep: 6. The cot mattresses were old and worn. The washable cover on one mattress was torn, exposing the foam, and the mattresses did not fit snugly in the cots. 7. The temperature of the cot room adjacent to the baby room was recorded at 21.3⁰C while one child under 12 months slept. This exceeded the recommended temperature of 16⁰C to 20⁰C. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. An updated care plan was submitted. The registered provider stated that this plan was developed in collaboration with the parents. They stated that all staff members have received a copy of the plan. Infection Control: 2. The registered provider has stated that the plumber has been contacted to adjust the water heater to cover the control so children cannot access it. In future, all heaters will have controls not accessible to the children. 3. The registered provider stated that new procedures have been put in place regarding the storage of soothers. 4. The radiator and cover have been cleaned and repainted. 5. The registered provider has stated that the sleeping accommodation has been re arranged to allow adequate space between sleeping children. Safe Sleep: 6. The registered provider has stated that new cot mattresses have been purchased to replace the old, worn ones. They stated that staff have been reminded to contact management if material or equipment require replacing. 7. The registered provider stated that the heating in the cot room has been adjusted to ensure the room temperature does not exceed 20⁰C. Staff have been reminded to regularly check the temperature and adjust the heating and open the window if required
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 21, 25, 26, 28.