Inspection of 26 March 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. On the day of inspection, the emergency exit door to the rear of the premises was chained. This poses a risk to the safety of staff and children in the event of emergency evacuation of the service. 2. On the day of inspection, a climbing frame recently purchased for the children was propped against a railing in the outdoor area. While it is acknowledged that the registered provider removed this equipment when brought to their attention during the inspection, this equipment must be secured to a wall as in its current position poses a risk to the health and safety of the children given its weight. Infection Control: 3. On the day of inspection, a fridge was not available to store lunch boxes that included perishable food items in line with safe food guidance. This poses a risk of contamination for children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: The registered provider has now removed the lock and chain from the rear exit door which allows for staff and children to evacuate in the event of an emergency. The climbing frame has been removed from the outdoor area. In the future any new equipment will be installed correctly and safely prior to use by the children. Infection Control: A fridge has been purchased and installed in the service and children now put lunches in labelled boxes into the fridge on arrival each day
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (b) There was no current record of the maintenance of the fire detection system in the premises on the day of inspection. This was also non-compliant on the last inspection and the preventive actions submitted previously have not satisfactorily ensured compliance here
Provider's corrective action:
- The fire detection system has now been serviced and a current certificate obtained. The next annual service due in November 2025 has been scheduled and the registered provider will ensure that a copy of the service certificate is made available on the day of the service
Regulation 29 — Premises
- On the day of inspection, the inspectors observed aspects of the outdoor area of the service that may impact the health and safety of the staff and children as follows: 1. Some false ceiling panels had become warped, were loose and at risk of falling. 2. A covered ceiling light had filled with water that had turned brown. While it is acknowledged that the registered provider informed the inspectors that the lights do not work, this poses a risk to the safety of staff and children attending the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The ceiling panel and ceiling lights have now been removed. In the week commencing 30th June to July 4th a new ceiling will be fitted in this area with appropriate lighting
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 28.