Inspection of 19 April 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a)(b) Although two references were available on file there was no record of validation available for the second reference for one staff member
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action New reference was requested and verified immediately after it was received and added to the file. Preventive action All staff files will be checked prior to the commencement of each academic year to avoid further non-compliance like this
Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- (1)(b) The service did not have a suitably equipped area for children to rest during the day and take a break from activities. A rest area with soft seating or matting allows for the children’s comfort and provides a space to rest or lay down
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action The library area has had some matting, a washable bean bag and some washable cushions added. The library has been positioned to section the area while still allowing for supervision. Preventive Action The area will remain like this as it has been a very positive change. The children really like to relax there
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Areas of wood were observed to be damaged on the treehouse structure in the garden. For example, the steps leading up to the tree house and sections of wood which formed the design of windows. This posed a potential risk of splinters and injury to the children. Infection Control: 2. Sand trays in the garden were not fitted with a suitable cover to prevent animals from accessing the area and were observed only partially covered with planks. This posed the potential risk of illness from contaminated sand. 3. Toilet roll was not hygienically dispensed in one of the children’s toilets and was observed sitting on top of the cistern. Toilet roll should be hygienically dispensed to prevent cross contamination. 4. There was no foot pedal bin available in the second toilet this is not in line with HPSC practice guidelines. A foot pedal bin reduces the risk of contamination. Administration of Medication: 5. Emergency medication was stored on the premises for a child who staff advised left the service last year. The services medication administration policy did not include a section on the disposal of medication. Fire Safety: 6. A gate in the garden which forms part of the evacuation route was observed locked with a padlock. Staff were not aware of where the key was stored to open the padlock. This may impede the safe evacuation of children in the event of an emergency. It is acknowledged that the registered provider was able to demonstrate where the key was stored and was rostered to be on the premises during operational hours. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. Corrective action: The damaged wood has now been replaced. Preventive action: A regular examination of all equipment will be carried out and areas of damage attended to in timely manner. Infection Control: 2. Corrective action: Sand boxes are now fully covered. Preventive action: This process has been added to daily cleaning roster. 3. Toilet roll holder has been replaced. 4. Pedal bin has been purchased. Administration of Medication: 5. Corrective action: Medication was returned to parent. Preventive action: Medication policy review to include disposal of medication. Fire Safety: 6. Corrective action: All staff reminded of process of key storage. Preventive action: Update to the fire evacuation policy to include location of key storage reminder during monthly fire drills
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 21, 25, 26.