Inspection of 14 October 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a,b,d) On the day of inspection, there was 1 staff member that did not have full staff file. A record of work experience and 2 validated written references were not available for inspection. The inspector was unable to establish if police vetting was required as evidence in the form of history of employment was not available for review. This posed a risk as inappropriate vetting procedures carried out to prior to staff being recruited. (4) On the day of inspection there was 1 adult that did not have police vetting for a period of 3 years that they lived outside the jurisdiction
Provider's corrective action:
- submitted by the registered provider The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action All staff will have their vetting reviewed prior to commencing work. We updated our Staffing Policy to include the requirement of overseas vetting
Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child
- The playroom lacked a soft seating area where they could sit and relax during the session. The only seating that was available to the children were the low-level chairs and the small foam discs that they sat on when they arrived at the service in the morning. This may have an impact on the children attending as they did not have an area to sit and relax or opt out on an activity if they wish
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action An area located in the corner of the room was created specially as a soft seat area away from the main activity centre of the playroom, this area will be further developed in the future
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Fire Safety: On the day of inspection, it was noted that a fire exit door in the playroom was closed using a mechanism that was not easily opened which posed a fire safety risk to the children and staff attending. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated the following in their reply:
Provider's corrective action:
- Fire Safety: The door lock was changed within days and will not be altered in the future
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25, 26.