Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
Administration of Medication: • It was advised by the person in charge that presently there is one child attending with an intolerance to dairy foods and one child has a confirmed allergy. There were no health care plans in place for these two children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
Administration of Medication: • The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise that she has spoken to the parents of both children. The child with the diary intolerance, this was not confirmed by the G.P. and the child can consume diary. A care plan has been provided for the second child in consultation with the child’s G.P. • The service had updated the children’s registration forms
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.
(2)(d) Two of the staff had worked outside the jurisdiction, for six months or more, while over the age of 18 years of age, and did not have the required police vetting’s for those jurisdictions
Provider's corrective action:
On 6th of March the designated person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise (2)(d) One of the staff has obtained the police vetting and the second adult has applied for the vetting and is awaiting receipt of same A check list has been created to ensure that police checks are not missed
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. The metal legs and the frame of the sand tray in the outdoor area was rusty with evidence of chipped paint which could be a potential risk of injury to a child. Infection Control: 2. The bin provided for the disposal of nappies was not foot operated to prevent the risk of cross contamination. 3. In the sheltered space of the outdoor play area, a couch had evidence of being frayed and torn and a wooden seating bench was worn with evidence of chipped paint, thereby preventing effective cleaning. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
On 6th of March 2025 the designated person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise General Safety: 1. The legs of the sand pit were sanded down, cleaned and repainted with metal paint. The sand tray has been added to the cleaning schedule. Toys and equipment will be inspected weekly. Any broken toys will be removed. Infection Control: 2. A foot operated bin replaced the existing nappy bin. The person in charge will ensure that the correct bin is in used to avoid cross contamination. 3. The frayed part of the couch was sealed with tape and the wooden seating bench has been sanded down, cleaned and repainted These have been added to the cleaning schedule. Toys and equipment will be inspected weekly. Any broken toys will be removed
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26, 28, 29.