Inspection of 14 March 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for all staff members. However, on review of these vetting disclosures there was one not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. It is acknowledged that the renewal Garda vetting was applied for on the 15th of March 2024. Infection Control: 2. Hygienic nappy changing practices were not observed to help prevent cross infection between children and children and between children and staff and this was at variance with the nappy changing policy for the service. • Two staff did not wash their hands prior to each nappy change. This increased the risk of cross infection. Hand washing was observed being done only when the staff had finished the nappy changing for all the children. • Aprons and gloves were not removed by staff following each nappy changing. Two staff were observed returning to their playrooms with the child without having removed them. This increased the risk of cross infection. • Childrens hands were not observed to be washed after they had their nappies changed and before children had their dinner. This increased the risk of infection. • There was no nappy changing policy displayed in the upstairs nappy changing unit to guide and inform staff on the nappy changing procedures. 3. It was observed that children soothers were left in their cots after their sleep the previous day. The staff said they had omitted to remove from the cots to wash and disinfect them prior to being using again by the children. This posed a risk of cross infection. 4. There were large, lidded and pedal operated bins attached to the wall in all the playroom for the disposable of waste. However children were unable to use the pedal to open these bins as they were positioned too high for the children. Instead the children used their hands to open the bin. This increased the risk of cross infection for staff and children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- : The registered provider has stated in the response that: General Safety: 1.Garda vetting renewal was received for the one adult . Infection Control: 2.All staff responsible for nappy changing have completed a course on nappy changing with a reputable company. An updated nappy changing policy is now on display in all required areas. There will be regular staff meeting to update staff on any required changes. 3. All the children soothers are sterilised overnight. At the staff meetings the staff and management will ensure these policies are reviewed regularly and any changes relayed to the staff. 4. Smaller pedal operated bins have been purchased for the playroom
Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance
- The 7 children attending the Baby room were not checked in on the 14th of March in the attendance book by the staff. When the attendance book was viewed it was noted that these children were not checked out on the evening of 13th of March. This posed a risk to the children in the event of an emergency. This was identified on the previous inspection dated the 27th of April 2023
Provider's corrective action:
- : The registered provider has stated in the response that: The attendance book is now maintained when each child arrives to and depart from the service. Staff were advised of the importance of maintaining up to date and accurate attendance records
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d). 1.The outdoor covering in play area was damaged and large sheets of this damaged hard plastic were positioned against a wall in the outdoor area and were accessible to the children which posed a safety risk. The registered provider stated that she was in consultation with a company to have these replaced and new covering to be erected. 2. Doors, skirting boards and walls in the upstairs playrooms and corridor were in need of maintenance. The registered provider stated that this work is to be completed over the summer
Provider's corrective action:
- :The registered provider has stated in the response that: (d) 1.The hard plastic sheets in the outdoor area have been removed from the service. The service has received two quotes for the construction of an new overhead shelter in the outdoor area. 2. This work is scheduled for the summer
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19.