Inspection of 5 February 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (a) (b) One adult did not have validated references available on the day of inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- In a written response the Registered Provider stated: Staff Member in question has received a reference from a previous employer and it has been validated and added to their staff file Staff files will be regularly checked, and any new staff being employed will be asked to provide valid references which will be verified and kept on file
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for all three staff members. However, one of these vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’ Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- In a written response the Registered Provider stated: General Safety: A vetting application has been submitted for the Staff member in question Garda vetting will be checked regularly for all staff to make sure it is in date
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- Fire evacuation procedures were not clearly displayed within the care room on the day
Provider's corrective action:
- In a written response the Registered Provider stated: A child friendly version of the fire drill procedure was put on display in the Preschool room
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 28.