Inspection of 4 April 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) &(b) The following non-compliances were recorded in respect of references: • One staff member did not have one written reference validated. • One student did not have 2 written references validated
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(a) &(b) References have been validated for both staff member and student. Management will ensure all references are correctly validated prior to commencement of work
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- The Inspectorate is not assured that adequate steps have been taken to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the pre-school children attending the service based on the following observations made during the inspection: General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for 38 staff members including the registered provider and 1 student. However, 14 of these vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. In the construction section of the outdoor play area, a number of areas had ‘underlay’ exposed which is a potential trip hazard. 3. The nappy changing unit in Toddler Room 2 was not suitable for use as it stated it was only suitable for children up to 12 months. This is a safety hazard. Infection Control: 4. The nappy changing mat observed in use in Toddler Room 1 was unsuitable for use as it was cracked and torn and had foam exposed. This does not allow for effective cleaning practices and is therefore an infection control risk
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. Updated renewals of Garda Vetting have been carried out on the 14 staff members who had just recently expired. Management now has a new file system in place to keep track of all Garda Vetting to ensure they are renewed every 3 years. 2. New underlay has been laid and made secure. All trip hazards have been resolved. Staff have been reminded of the importance of carrying out their outdoor risk assessments and report any potential risks immediately to management at the May staff meeting. 3. A new nappy changing unit has been ordered for the Toddler 2 room that meets the age requirement within that room. All new equipment will be checked to ensure they comply with the regulations and meet the requirements of the age that is within the room. Infection Control: 4. The changing mat has been replaced. Staff have been reminded of the importance of carrying out their sanitary risk assessments and report any issues to management at the May staff meeting. Ge
Regulation 29 — Premises
- 1. In the sleep room off the hallway, a section of the wall had large brown stains and the plaster was cracked in places and had ‘bubbles’ evident. A cot was located next to this area. 2. One of the sinks in the Woddler Room sanitary area was partially blocked. The water was observed collecting in the sink and was very slow to drain
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. The wall has been repaired by being sanded down and painted. Management have contacted the builder who will investigate the cause and resurface the wall when the service is closed in the summer holidays. This poses no safety concern to the children. 2. The sink has been unclogged and the water is now draining correctly. Sinks will now be checked daily as part of room risk assessment to ensure free flowing drainage
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 19, 20.