Inspection of 28 August 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials
- 1. There was a sand pit with no sand in the partially sheltered outdoor spaces in the large grass area. 2. The mud kitchen in the outdoor space for the Cocoon care room had no play equipment
Provider's corrective action:
- 1.The sand pit has been filled with fresh sand, and it is now fully prepared for the children’s play and learning activities. 2.New equipment has been purchases for the mud kitchen to ensure it is fully equipped for the children’s use. A designated staff member has been assigned to oversee the upkeep of outdoor play equipment and supplies. A weekly maintenance check will be completed and recorded to ensure all equipment and supplies are available and in good condition
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. In the Butterfly room, one of the low-level units did not have cushioned corners to prevent a child from getting injured. Infection Control: 2. In the Cocoon room the surface of the wooden gate which divided the care room from the dining area did not provide a smooth surface for cleaning. 3. One of the bins in the Butterfly room was not foot operated, children therefore had to handle the bin which is an infection control risk
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1.Cushioned corner protectors have now been placed on all low-level units. A regular safety checks will be conducted to ensure all furniture and equipment are safe. Infection Control: 2.A new gate is now in place with a smooth surface for adequate cleaning. 3.The bins in the Butterfly room have been replaced with foot pedal operated bins. A regular safety checks will be conducted to ensure all surfaces are smooth to permit adequate cleaning and that all bins are suitable for the disposal of contaminated waste
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d)In the Butterfly room the cloth dolls were visibly dirty, the couch at the rest/relaxation area was heavily stained. The children chairs were visibly stained. In the Caterpillar room the cloth dolls were visibly dirty, the toy kitchen was heavily stained. Some of the containers for storage of toys in both rooms were visibly dirty. (e) One of the toilets in the sanitary accommodation in the hallway had no seat which did not provide comfort and stability to a child when using the toilet
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective & Preventive Action (d)The service had a deep clean with all effected areas and items cleaned or replaced. A system is now in place for regular cleaning of furniture and play equipment which have now been included on the cleaning schedule. (e) A toilet seat has been ordered for the toilet. A regular safety checks will be conducted to ensure all the equipment in the sanitary area is available
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28.