Inspection of 12 June 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- The protective covers on the metal handles of one scooter and two bicycles were worn away. Exposed sharp edges were noted which posed a potential risk of injury to a child. This non-compliance was previously noted on the inspection of 25 January 2022
Provider's corrective action:
- 2)(a) The registered provider stated in the response that the scooter and two bicycles in which there was exposed sharp edges have been discarded from the service. Management and staff will ensure that all outdoor equipment is safe to use for the children at all times and in the event of equipment being damaged, such equipment will be removed from the service. Summary Comment The corrective action stated by the registered provider should meet the regulatory requirement. The practices as stated will be reviewed on the next inspection
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. A child was observed wearing hooped earrings which posed a potential injury risk if another child pulled the child’s earlobe. 2. Visibility strips were not in place on the glazed panels of the double-glazed entrance door, the double- glazed door and the single glazed door in the main pre-school room. 3. In the main pre-school room, a television was not in a secure position, located on top of a countertop which posed a potential injury risk to a pre-school child. 4. In the main pre-school room electrical cables and a telephone charger cable were not secured and were accessible by pre-school children which posed a potential injury risk to a pre-school child. 5. The plastic pedal from the foot operated pedal bin in the main pre-school room was not in place leaving an exposed metal lever which posed a potential injury risk to a pre-school child. Infection Control: 6. The nappy changing mat in the sanitary accommodation was torn with exposed foam noted which present as a potential infection control risk. Administration of Medication: 7. Temperature reducing medication was not available if required by a child with a high temperature. Once notified the registered provider took a corrective action and arranged that an antifebrile agent was available on site until such time as an antifebrile agent was purchased for the service. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The registered provider stated in the response that management spoke to the parents about the wearing of jewellery and the parents agreed to remove the jewellery. Management have decided to include in the welcome booklet for all children that such jewellery cannot be worn in the service. if parents do not take heed of such advice management will verbally communicate the dangers of such jewellery. 2. The registered provider stated in the response that visibility strips have been purchased and fitted on the doors. Management will ensure that visibility strips will always be in place going forward. (Photograph included) 3. The registered provider stated in the response that the television was immediately removed and put into storage until management decides where it will be safely located. Management will ensure that such equipment will be always in a secure position going forward. 4. The registered provider stated in the response that the area was immediately cleared of electrical cables and telephone chargers and the area is now non accessible to children. Management will ensure that such wires will not be accessible to children going forward. (Photograph included) 5. The registered provider stated in the response that the bin was removed and replaced the evening the inspection was carried out. Management and staff will ensure that the bin provided in the service will be fully operational. (Photograph included) Infection Control: 6. The registered provider stated in the response that the nappy changing mat was removed the same day and replaced with a new one. Management will ensure that such equipment in the sanitary accommodation will be checked and updated regularly. (Photograph included) Administration of Medication: 7. The registered provider stated in the response that temperature reducing medication was made available in the service the evening the inspection was carried out. Management will ensure going forward that such medicine will be always available in the service. (Photograph included) Summary Comment In respect of the corrective actions taken photographic evidence was submitted to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate, reviewed by the Early Years Inspector and deemed to meet the regulatory requirement. The practices as stated will be reviewed on the next inspection
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- Fire drills were not carried out monthly. The lack of regular fire drill practice since 25 January 2024 may impede the safe evacuation of children in the event of a fire in the premises
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in the response that the service carried out a fire drill on the 13th of June with all children. (Fire drill record for June 2024 included) Management will ensure that monthly fire drills will be carried out without fail going forward and such drills will be recorded. Summary Comment In respect of the corrective actions taken documentary evidence was submitted to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate, reviewed by the Early Years Inspector and deemed to meet the regulatory requirement. The practices as stated will be reviewed on the next inspection
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 25, 28.