Inspection of 10 June 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- Written references were available not available respect of two staff members. (d) Police vetting was not available for one adult who had lived outside the State for a period of longer than six consecutive months since turning 18 years of age
Provider's corrective action:
- All staff members now have two validated references on file and regular checks of staff files will take place to make sure they are always up to standard. (d) An application for police vetting has been made on behalf on one adult
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- Facilities for the correct recording of the administration of medicine to a child were available in the service on the day of inspection but were not being used to document a supplement a child in the service receives on a daily basis
Provider's corrective action:
- Medication form completed each day that child requires medication. We will review on a weekly basis to ensure standards are kept at all times
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: It was noted that while the windows in the pre-school room were not directly within the reach of a child, the blind cords were not secured. This was brought to the attention of the manager on the day of inspection. Infection Control: 1. There were no cleaning schedules available on the day of inspection to record the cleaning of care room, sanitary areas, or equipment in the care room. The schedule and recording of the cleaning of all areas and equipment within the care room is essential for effective infection control purposes. 2. On the day of inspection, hand cleaning, before snack time, using hand sanitiser was not robust enough for effective infection control purposes. This was brought to the attention of the manager. 3. The two sanitary areas within the care room setting were being used to store a variety of items belonging to the pre-school room. This is inadequate for infection control purposes. 4. Following a review of the Infection control policy, it was noted that a nappy changing procedure or policy was not available on the day of inspection, this was noted on last inspection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: The cord blinds are now securely hooked up out of reach. Infection Control: 1. We now have daily cleaning schedule present and signed daily. 2. Children are now washing their hands with running water and soap before snack time. 3. Both sanitary areas have been cleaned out and shall remain clear of equipment. 4. There is a new nappy changing policy on display in the sanitary area
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- There was no evidence of a fire drill having taken place in the premises since December 2023. Regular fire drills are required for the safe evacuation of children and staff members in the event of an emergency. (b) There was no record in writing available of the smoke alarms being services in the premises
Provider's corrective action:
- The fire drill file has been updated and a monthly reminder has been set to complete fire drills. (b) A record of the smoke alarm testing was received from the main office
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 22, 25, 30.