Inspection of 3 November 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The most recent Garda vetting disclosure presented in respect of three of the staff members was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: 1. The nappy changing practice observed was inadequate for infection control purposes due to the following: • It was observed that staff did not remove the gloves and aprons worn for nappy changing prior to redressing the child. • It was observed that staff did not clean down the nappy changing mats in line with the instructions detailed on the manufacturers label for the cleaning solution used. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: Staff 1: revetting completed and returned (Document included). Staff 2: revetting completed returned (Document included). Staff 3: revetting completed returned (Document included). The service has created a spreadsheet with each staff members last vetting date and what date we are to have the revetting completed for in 2026/2027/2028. (Photograph included). Infection Control: The staff have been made aware of the importance of following the services nappy changing procedures and the importance of removing their gloves and apron prior to redressing a child. We have re-circulated the nappy changing procedure to all rooms and each staff member has confirmed that they read and understand this. (Documents included). The service has changed the cleaning agent to be able to instantly wipe down the changing mat after use and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. (Photograph included). Summary Comment In respect of the corrective actions taken documentary and photographic evidence was submitted to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate, reviewed by the Early Years Inspector and deemed to meet the regulatory requirement
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26.