Inspection of 11 December 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) Validation of references was required in respect of the following, • Four previous employer references • Two reputable source reference
Provider's corrective action:
- References have now been checked and validated. A check list will be displayed on staff folders to confirm when references have been checked and reviewed
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for 13 staff members. However, two of these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYIRN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: 2. Nappy changing was observed from 12:19, the following posed a risk for infection control, • Children’s hands were not routinely washed after each nappy change. • Adult’s hands were not routinely washed before or after applying gloves. • Soap was not available in the sink adjacent to the nappy changing unit. • Changing mats were not routinely wiped down between each use. • 2 nappy cream containers were not labelled with children’s names. 3. Changing mats located in the both the portacabin preschool and the main building were torn in parts and in need of replacing, this posed as a risk for infection control as they could not be cleaned effectively. 4. The mechanical ventilation system in the portacabin preschool required routine cleaning. A significant build-up of heavy dust had accumulated, causing the system not to operate efficiently. 5. An activity unit in the baby room was stained and in need of deep cleaning. Safe Sleep: 6. Individual sleep records were available for the children, however data on their breathing pattern during sleep was not recorded. 7. The baby sleep room was dark and did not allow for adequate visual checks to be carried out. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The two staff members have since had their vetting renewed. With the new legislation, we were in process of vetting all staff again, with only two to go on the day of inspection. A check list will be displayed on vetting which will indicate when vetting needs updated. Infection Control: 1. A copy of the nappy changing policy was given to each member of staff. Children wash their hands after being changed. The tubs of cream belonged to the managers child that wasn’t labelled. Nappy policy given to each staff member and discussed in the staff meeting. A staff member has been assigned to ensure all cream items are labelled and towels and soaps are refilled. 2. The changing mats have been replaced with new ones. A staff member has been assigned to do checks when mats need to be replaced. 3. The ventilation has been cleaned. 4. This activity unit was cleaned and washed correctly. Safe Sleep: 5. Sleep records have been updated to see the child’s colour. 6. We are also waiting on a electrician to install a new dimming light for sleep checks. 7. A night light has been put in the sleep room. We are able to see the child’s colour and breathing patterns very clear
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1) (a) The registered provider did not ensure that the required monthly fire drills had taken place within the preschool service with the last recorded fire drill recorded as taking place on 20 September 2024
Provider's corrective action:
- These will be documented in the future. We have appointed a fire safety officer to ensure that drills are carried on a monthly basis
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25, 28.