Inspection of 1 October 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) One staff member did not have enough detail on their CV to determine if international police vetting was required. (4) While it is acknowledged that there was evidence on file to demonstrate that two adults had participated in relevant training, a certificate award in Early Childhood Care and Education was not available on the day of inspection for two staff members
Provider's corrective action:
- (d) CV was updated to reflect locations of previous employment. (4) Poof of qualifications were provided
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (1)(b) One record did not contain the date on which the child first attended the service. (e) One record did not contain the authorised person’s name or phone number. (g) One record did not contain the telephone number of the child’s registered practitioner. (i) Two records did not confirm whether medical treatment in the event of an emergency could be given if required
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(b)(e)(g)(i) Records relating to the pre-school children were completed in full
Regulation 22 — Food and drink
- 1. 3 children were scheduled to stay for more than 5 hours on the day of inspection did not have access to a hot meal. Upon discussion with the person In charge, a hot meal was not available on the premises for these children. Upon discussion with the person in charge and review of documentation, it is acknowledged that the Registered provider has requested the parents provide hot food, however the messaging to parents in the welcome letter or the service policy is not clear that a hot meal must be provided if the child remains in the service for more than 5 hours. 2. There was limited alternative food available on the premises on the day of inspection. Upon discussion with staff, flavoured rice cakes and dried pasta were the only food items available. Alternative and adequate suitable food should be available should it be required. Non-compliances relating to hot food not being provided for children attending the service for more than 5 hours, or food not being available on the premises for children who may require additional or alternative food was raised during the 2022 and 2023 inspections
Provider's corrective action:
- Parents have been contacted to explain the requirement to provide a hot meal should a child remain in the services for 5 hours or more. Food list has been added to the Kitchen’s weekly cleaning checklist. Food stock will be checked weekly
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Stackable beds were propped up against an unused cot while s child was sleeping in a nearby cot. Storage of the stackable beds was unsafe. 2. Two cots are situated against a fully stocked storage unit that accommodates additional toys and materials. This unit is covered by a curtain. Young children using the cots have full access to the toys and equipment. Infection Control: 3. Storage of children’s individual sheets and blankets were not suable to prevent cross contamination. Sheets and blankets were stacked on top of one another on a storage shelf that was accessible to children using one of the cots. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. Storage area has been created to store stackable beds. 2. Curtains have been replaced with doors so children cannot access toys and materials from the cot. Infection Control: 3. Bed linen is stored in individual baskets with the child’s name on each basket
Regulation 28 — Insurance
- 1. While it is acknowledged that the insurance provides cover for public liability, fire and theft. upon review of the insurance cover and discussion with the Registered Provider, the service is not covered for building insurance. Having adequate insurance cover is required to ensure the service is protected should an incident arise
Provider's corrective action:
- Building insurance provided
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 21, 24, 25.