Inspection of 16 October 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child
- Basic Needs 1. The interval between meals and snacks were served more than 3 hrs apart on the day of inspection. Children aged between 1 year and 9 months and 2 years 7 months in the Toddlers room were given a ham roll at 10.30 am, they were put down to sleep at 11.45am, they ate their main meal of turkey burgers, potatoes and vegetables after 2pm, when they got up from bed
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following: Corrective and Preventive Action We have reviewed our mealtime to ensure that there no longer than 3 hrs between meals
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The temperature of the water in the children’s sanitary hand washing sink was recorded between 49. °c and 52.6°c and may pose a risk to the children using this area Infection Control: The following points may pose a risk of cross infection. 2. On the day inspection, a baby formula bottle was made up in the service, with hot water stored in a flask and powered baby formula that was brought in from the home. This is not in line with the Food safety Authority of Ireland’s Guidance Note no 22 and may pose a risk to the safety of the children. 3. There was no running hot water in the hand washing sink in the nappy changing area in the children’s sanitary area for effective hand washing. 4. Perishable food items in the children’s lunches were not stored in a fridge. 5. The staff toilet was used as a storage area for cleaning products and cleaning equipment. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated the following:
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. The thermostat has been adjusted to ensure the water temp remains less than 43°c. 2. The parents received a letter in relation to baby bottle preparations 3. The hand washing sink in the changing area has been fixed. 4. A fridge is in place for the storage of perishable food. 5. The staff rom is no longer used as a storage room
Regulation 29 — Premises
- 1. The mechanical air vent in the nappy changing area near the Toddler room was not clean, it was dirty and dusty
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following: Corrective and Preventive Action The air vents are included in the cleaning schedule and are cleaned regularly
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11.