Inspection of 22 January 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: 1. The corners of two vinyl couches, one in pre-school 1 and one in the montessori room were showing signs of wear and tear impairing the ability to clean them adequately to reduce the risk of cross infection. Administration of Medication: 2. There was no written parental consent for a child in receipt of medication in the baby room. Fire Safety: 3. There were 5 high feeding chairs stored on the corridor outside the baby and pre-school 1 rooms, posing a risk to children of not exiting the care rooms in the event of a fire and injury to children due to obstruction. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection Control: 1. New soft seating has been ordered to replace each couch. Where possible, new seating will be ordered before it cracks. Administration of Medication: 2. The staff have been reminded to check the medication forms are signed and completed properly. Each room Leader is now responsible for getting the consent form signed, a medicine book is now in place for each room. Fire Safety: 3. The highchairs have been removed from the corridor and are stored in the art room. The staff have been reminded not to leave the highchairs in the corridor
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) 1. An internal gate dividing the outdoor play areas was not closing fully. 2. There was a split in the corner of the concrete wall in the outdoor play area
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. The gate has been repaired and re-installed. 2. The area of the wall was filled and plastered
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 27.