Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
(1) (k) A sample of 20 accident and incident forms were reviewed. The following information was omitted on four of the forms. • No management signature on the four forms to indicated that the accident had been reviewed by management
Provider's corrective action:
Circulated accident/ Incident policy to staff, clearly outlining all reports need to be co-signed
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: (1) Trailing wires from a temperature gage in the sleep room were observed to be accessible to the pre-school children. (2) A radiator spike accessible to the pre-school children, was exposed in the sleep room, posing a risk of injury to the preschool child. (3) No visibility strips on the double door in the bluebell room which could cause an injury to the children if they run into it. (4) The windows in the bluebell room did not have restrictors in place and could pose a risk of injury to the children if they accessed the window and fell out. Infection Control: (5) On the day of inspection, after nappy changing, the hands of the babies were observed to be not consistently washed, posing a risk of infection. Gloves and aprons were observed not to be removed after disposing of an unclean nappy, and prior to moving onto the next care activity of placing on a clean nappy, followed with redressing the child. This could lead to a risk of cross infection. (6) Foot-operated bins in the nappy changing area were not working, children observed opening the bin with their hands. (7) No foot operated bins in the bathroom in the blue bell room which can cause a risk of cross contamination if the children do not have an appropriate facility to dispose of used paper-towels. Fire Safety: (8) A fire door in the bluebell nappy changing area, was observed to be held open with a wooden door stop. An open fire door allows smoke and flames to travel freely, accelerating the spread of fire. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: (1) Trailing wires were removed immediately on the day of inspection. (2) Radiator spikes are all covered by plumber and others checked. (3) All windows marked or stickers used. (4) Window restrictors fitted. A monthly risk assessment will take place by the manager/ deputy to look for potential risks. Infection Control: (5) Nappy changing policy posted in nappy areas. (6) All rooms have appropriate pedal bins and staff support the children where appropriate. (7) All rooms have appropriate pedal bins and staff support the children where appropriate. Fire Safety: (8) Doorstops removed from Fire doors
Regulation 31 — Notification of incidents
(1) The service did not provide Tusla with notification of the closure of the service. The register provider is required to notify Tulsa within three working days if the service is closed for any length of time
Provider's corrective action:
(1) We have noted in our records for future closures Tusla must be informed within three working days. Manager will take responsibility of informing Tusla of any further unexpected closures
Immediate action notice. An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider on 09 May 2025 in relation to a safety concern under Regulation 23. The registered provider issued a response on 12 May 2025 to address this concern. Part III – Management and Staff
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
(2) (a) (b) Two adults had only one reference on file from past employers a second reference from their past employer is required. (d) It could not be determined if international police vetting was required for one adult as no history of employment was available for one adult
One adult who was completing her qualification in Early Childhood care and Education did not have the required letter from the Department of Children Disability and Equality to meet regulatory requirement
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated: (2) (a) (b) References submitted to the inspectorate, and this will be added to the file checklist to ensure compliance. (d) Employment history for this individual submitted to the inspectorate and international police vetting is not required
Letter received from the department and submitted to the inspectorate. This will be sought prior to employment going forward
Regulation 22 — Food and drink
The service did not provide suitable nutritious and varied food in line with service policy. On the week of the 5th of May the service menu consisted of the following main meals: • Monday- Bank holiday • Tuesday: Fish Fingers, mash potato peas and sweetcorn. • Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, potato croquettes and beans. • Thursday: Pizza • Friday: Chicken Korma and rice and vegetables. This is in contradiction to the service healthy eating policy where it states that ‘processed meat products such as sausages, burgers, chicken nuggets and fish bites are kept to a minimum. On inspection one child was observed to bring a sandwich from home which consisted of a chocolate nut spread, this was in contradiction of the service policy where it states ‘we do not allow nut spreads. This was not noticed by the adults on duty
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated: All menus are reviewed, and any processed meats are kept to a minimum. A four-week menu plan has been sent to the inspectorate
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. An immediate action notice was issued on the day for water temperature recorded at 51.5°C, this is in excess of the maximum allowable temperature of 43°C . An immediate response by the Registered provider corrected this issue. 2. A bait box was located in the sleep room posing a risk to preschool children. 3. The windows in the designated sleep room did not have restrictors in place and could pose a risk of unsupervised entry to the service. 4. The nappy changing areas adjacent to the toddler room and the sunflowers room were cluttered with boxes of equipment and could pose a risk of injury to the preschool child. 5. A radiator spike was exposed in the sleep room, posing a risk of injury to the preschool child. Infection Control: 6. Taps and one basin in the bathroom adjacent to the sunflower room were corroded making the equipment difficult to clean posing a risk of infection control. 7. There were no hand towels available in the bathrooms for effective hand drying. Administration of Medication: 8. Medication records were incomplete posing a risk the children. The three medication records available were missing the parents’ signature. One medication record was missing the full name and date of birth of the child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: 1. A response was received within the required time frame and the water is now within the correct safety limits. 2. The bait box has been removed. 3. Risk restrictors have been installed on the windows. 4. The nappy changing area has been decluttered. 5. The radiator cover has been replaced, and this will be added to the risk assessment. Infection Control: 6. The service is awaiting this unit to be replaced. 7. Hand towels have been replaced. Administration of Medication: 8. The policy was reviewed and reminders of the importance of properly completing all details in regard to medication was sent out to staff members
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. There was accumulation of dust in two of the mechanical ventilation systems in the sanitary accommodation which may reduce the effectiveness of the ventilation. 2. Perishable items that were sent in from home for the morning snack were stored in the children’s school bags in the hallway and not in a fridge as required. Infection Control: 3. In the Daisy room between 10:14 and 10:22 rolling snack was observed where children had their snack at a t time of their choosing, three children had their snack at this time, however no hands were observed to be washed prior to snack time. 4. Children were given chopped up fruit on blue paper roll as opposed to a plate. 5. A foot operated pedal bin that was broken was replaced on the day when brought to the attention of staff. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider submitted in writing the following response:
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: 1. This dust was cleaned on day of inspection and will be cleaned monthly going forward. 2. All perishable items sent in from home will be stored in the fridge. A new routine was introduced to check bags in the morning. Infection Control: 3. Children will be reminded of the handwashing routine. This was discussed at staff meetings to remind children to wash their hands prior to snack. 4. All food will be placed on plates. 5. Bin was replaced on the day of inspection