Inspection of 8 October 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. In Preschool Room A, the play cooker and play sink were cracked and could pose a potential safety risk. 2. There were two locks on the sensory board in the outdoor area with evidence of rust and could pose a potential safety risk. Infection Control: 3. The nappy changing mat was ripped and worn proving difficult to effectively clean. 4. In the sanitary areas, there was evidence of dust and debris on the ceiling mechanical ventilation covers 5. The edges of a child sized couch in Preschool Room B were worn and frayed proving difficult to effectively clean. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise General Safety: 1. The damaged play kitchen has been removed, and a new play kitchen has been provided and staff have been reminded that morning risk assessments will include furniture/equipment checks and will report any damage immediately for prompt replacement. immediately. 2. The sensory board was removed immediately due to rusted areas and put into storage with the intent of repurposing. The service will use durable, weather-appropriate materials going forward. Infection Control: 3. The nappy changing mat has been replaced. Changing mats included in daily morning risk assessments and a spare mat will be kept on site to allow for same day replacement. 4. The mechanical ceiling ventilation covers have been vacuumed and cleaned, and the ventilation covers will be included in our biweekly deep clean. 5. The frayed couch has been removed until a new cover has been sourced. Only wipeable materials that allow for effective cleaning will be used going forward. Staff also, reminded to check for wear and tear of materials during morning checks and report any findings immediately
Regulation 25 — First aid
- (2) The saline sachets were out of date
Provider's corrective action:
- (2) The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise that the saline sachets were removed and disposed of and replaced with newly purchased saline sachets. and a monthly expiry date checklist has been included in the first aid box to ensure stock will be replaced before expiring
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 26, 28.