(4) The registered provider did not ensure that all staff working directly with the children held an appropriate childcare qualification. One staff member had not fully completed a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 and above on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
(4) The staff members now has a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education with their qualification certificate placed in their file. The registered provider will ensure that no staff member is employed in the service without a full childcare qualification
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
Infection Control: 1.In the sleep room the second cot on the right inside the door and the 4th cot had no wipeable protective covering to prevent the foam material from getting soiled
Provider's corrective action:
Corrective & Preventive Action Infection Control: 1.All mattresses now have a wipeable protective covering. The manager will check all mattresses on a regular basis to ensure that wipeable protective coverings are in place
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
(1)(b) A maintenance certificate for the fire extinguishers in the service was not available for inspection
Provider's corrective action:
The fire extinguishers were serviced on 18/06/2025.The next service is due in June 2026 .The registered provider will ensure that an up-to-date maintenance record is available for inspection
(4) The registered provider did not ensure that all staff working directly with the children held an appropriate childcare qualification- 1. One staff member did not have a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 and above on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. 2. One staff member did not have adequate supporting documentation to demonstrate that they had a childcare qualification
Provider's corrective action:
1. One staff member will have completed her level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education in July 2024.The certificate will be forwarded to the Inspectorate when received. 2. When this staff member receives her supporting documentation, it will be forwarded to the Inspectorate. No Staff member will be employed in future unless qualifications are fully verified
Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child
(1)(a) The following observations were made on how each child’s learning, development and well-being was not facilitated within the daily life in the service: Basic needs: 1. In the Bumblebees room at morning snack, cheese and crackers were placed directly on the table, no plates were provided. Mealtimes should be a learning experience for children with utensils that are age appropriate and developmentally suitable to encourage the child’s gross and fine motor skills
Provider's corrective action:
1.Plates will be provided at all mealtimes. All staff have been informed that plates/ utensils are to be used at every meal
Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials
1. Many of the battery-operated toys were not working which reduces the child’s enjoyment and learning experience when operating the toys
Provider's corrective action:
1.Room leaders have been reminded to ensure that batteries in toys are replaced on a regular basis. Any battery- operated toys that are not operational have been removed and replaced with new toys. Summary Comment The registered provider in the Corrective Action and Preventive Action plan has addressed the non-compliances for regulation 21, the response received has been reviewed and accepted
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: The following safety measures were not in place on the day of inspection: 1. Garda vetting was available for 1 staff member. However, this vetting disclosure 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’. Infection Control: 2. Childrens lunches in the Caterpillar room were not stored in the fridge to prevent the growth of food poisoning bacteria
Provider's corrective action:
Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1.This staff member has been re-vetted. The registered provider will ensure that all staff members are re-vetted every 3 years. Infection Control: 2.The children’s lunches are now stored in a fridge. The manager will monitor this practice on a daily basis
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28.