(4) One staff member did not have a full childcare qualification. This staff member is doing a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 which will be complete by April 2025
Provider's corrective action:
(4) This staff member will work under the supervision of a qualified staff at all times. The staff member will be qualified in March 2025 and proof of qualification will be forwarded to the Inspectorate when received. Summary Comment The registered provider has provided assurances that this staff member will work under the supervision of a qualified staff at all times. Proof of qualification will be forwarded to the Inspectorate when obtained. This non-compliance remains outstanding
(2) (a)&(b)One staff member did not have 2 validated written references either from a past employer or from a reputable source. (4) One staff member did not have adequate supporting documentation to demonstrate that they had a childcare qualification
Provider's corrective action:
(2)(a)&(b)This staff member is starting work in the service from September 2024. Two validated written references either from a past employer or from a reputable source will be sought before she commences employment. The registered provider will ensure that all documentation is received before a staff member commences employment. (4)A childcare qualification has been put into the staff members file and will be available for future inspections
Regulation 11 — Staffing levels
(1) The registered provider did not ensure that an adequate number of adults were working directly with the children attending the service. (3) On the day of inspection at 09:40am there were 2 adults providing care and education to 25 children ranging in age from 3 to 6 years. At 10:35am one child went home leaving 2 adults with 24 children for the remainder of the session. For a sessional service the correct adult to child ratio is 1 adult to every 11 children
Provider's corrective action:
(1)&(3)A morning and afternoon session will be in operation from September 2024 to accommodate the additional children. The registered provider will ensure that no more than 22 children are accommodated in the service on any one day. Summary Comment The inspectors have reviewed the response of the registered provider and accepts that the correct ratios will be maintained
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
Infection Control: 1.Childrens lunches which contained perishable items were not stored in the fridge to prevent the growth of food poisoning bacteria. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
Infection Control: 1.From September all children lunches will be placed in a fridge. The registered provider will ensure that the children’s lunches are refrigerated on a daily basis. Summary Comment The inspector has accepted the assurances of the registered provider who has stated that childrens lunches will be refrigerated when the new term starts in September. This will be reviewed at the next inspection
Regulation 29 — Premises
(e)On the morning of the inspection there were insufficient sanitary accommodation available for the number of children present. There were 25 children with only 2 toilet cubicles and 2 sinks available in the sanitary facilities. One toilet and 1 sink must be available to every 11 children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
(e)From September 2024 there will only be 22 children present at each session. Summary Comment It is accepted that the registered provider will have addressed the non-compliance by reducing numbers when the service reopens in September. The registered provider in the Corrective Action and Preventive Action plan has addressed the non-compliance
Regulation not named in the report text
(1) On the morning of the Inspection the service was operating outside the remit of its registration status as the service was registered for 22 children with 25 children present. The following was noted on previous dates: 29/05/24 There were 24 children present with 2 adults. 05/06/24 There were 23 children present with 2 adults
Provider's corrective action:
(1) The registered provider is intending to run a morning and afternoon session from September 2024 to accommodate the additional children. The registered provider will ensure that no more than 22 children are accommodated in the service on any 1 day. Summary Comment The registered provider has given assurances that the numbers of children will not exceed the numbers that the service is registered for. This response has been reviewed and accepted. The numbers of children attending will be reviewed at the next inspection
Found compliant: Regulation 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28.