Inspection of 1 May 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a)(b) Two written validated references were not available for 1 staff member employed in the service. (4) Documentary evidence was not available to confirm that one staff member whose file was reviewed and who works directly with children in the service held an appropriate childcare qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications, or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action (2)(a)(b) Manager is no longer using this person as cover staff. (4) The staff members information has been removed from file. Preventive Action A preventive action was not provided by the registered provider. Summary Comment The registered provider has stated that the relief staff member who required references and proof of qualification is no longer employed in the service, this addresses the non-compliance found. This regulation will be assessed at the next inspection to ensure that all staff have the required references and qualifications
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: Garda vetting was available for 1 staff member. However, this vetting disclosure 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’
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action General Safety: 1. Garda vetting has been applied for through early childhood Ireland. Preventive Action 1. A check list has been attached to vetting folder. Summary Comment In a follow up email received on the 23/07/2024, the registered provider stated that the staff member that required updated Garda vetting is no longer employed in the service. This has addressed the non-compliance. The Garda Vetting records will be reviewed at the next inspection
Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance
- (1) At 09:40am two children who were present in the service were not signed into the attendance register. This is a safety risk in the event of the service requiring an emergency evacuation
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action (1) The daily child attendance record is marked as each child arrives on the premises. Preventive Action (1) All staff have been informed. Summary Comment The actions as stated by the registered provider in the corrective and preventative actions addresses the non- compliances identified. The non-compliance for regulation 24 - Checking in and out and record of attendance has been addressed
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (b) A record was not kept of the number, type and maintenance of the firefighting equipment in the premises
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action (b) Two new fire extinguishers are in place with receipt of date of purchase. Preventive Action (b) Fire extinguishers will be serviced yearly
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d)The outer covering on the arm of the small armchair in the main preschool room was torn with foam exposed
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action (d) Chair is no longer on premises. Preventive Action Regular checks of worn furniture are added to the cleaning schedule. Summary Comment The evidence submitted by the registered provider in relation to regulation 29 - Premises has been reviewed and accepted
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25.