Inspection of 25 February 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child
- 1. Water was not readily available to the children at lunchtime at 11.25am or throughout the session. It is acknowledged that the children had water bottles in their bags stored in the entrance hall of the service but these were not readily accessible in the care room. Water to drink should be readily available to the children to support their hydration. 2. Outdoor play was not provided to twenty-one children attending ECCE hours of 9.00am to 12.30 pm on the day of inspection. Outdoor play provides children opportunities to develop gross motor skills, experience risky play, messy play and experience nature
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. Children’s water bottles were moved to main room to be readily available. A large water container is now available with disposable cups for children that may not have a water bottle with them. Water bottles will be lined up each morning in the main room. The Registered Provider will ensure that each child have a bottle available in the room. Alternatively, there is now a water dispenser available to facilitate a child that might not have their own bottle. This will be part of the daily morning risk assessment. 2. The daily routine has been updated to include Outdoor play. Outdoor playtime has been implemented into the daily routine. Children will be taken outside in small groups each day
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: 1. Children’s lunches of brioche rolls, crackers, cheese and apples which were provided by the service, were placed directly onto open napkins on the tables, this can lead to cross contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection Control: 1. Washable plates have been purchased and will be provided at lunch time going forward
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (1) The service is currently registered to operate as a sessional service from 8.45am to 12.15pm. On the day of inspection, on review of the attendance book and on discussion with the registered provider and staff it was confirmed that the service is currently operating from 9.00am to 12.30pm. This is at variance with the service registered status
Provider's corrective action:
- (1) Change in Circumstances form has been submitted. Times will be displayed as per the correct operating hours
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 24, 25, 26.