Inspection of 1 April 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The cleaning products which included Methylated spirit, paint was not securely stored away, and the pre-school children could get access to them as the press that they were stored in was unlocked. 2. Garda vetting was available for three staff members. However, one of these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: 1. It was noted on the day of inspection that the cleaning in some areas of the pre-school had not been completed. For example, one of the foot pedal operated bins was rusty and there was a large build-up of dirt and cobwebs on the window in the bathroom used by the preschool children. In addition, there was no paper towels for drying hands or step up for children to access the toilet. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The press containing hazardous items has been secured with a padlock. Access to the press is restricted to staff personnel only. The key to the padlock is stored in a locked filing cabinet, which is accessible exclusively by staff members. 2. An application for renewal of garda vetting for one vetting disclosure that was greater than three years old had been submitted to the garda vetting bureau. Garda vetting will be renewed every three years adherence with regulations. Infection Control: 3. The bathroom was given a deep clean and a new foot operated pedal bin was purchased. The paper towels have been replenished. The second bathroom has now been added to the cleaning schedule with specific tasks to be completed daily
Regulation 29 — Premises
- 1. The adult toilet for staff was not accessible for use. There were items of storage blocking the access and therefore was not in use on the day. It is acknowledged that the registered provider informed the inspector on the day that they would address same
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. There are plans for adding an additional toilet. In the interim the storeroom has been cleared out and is now accessible to staff. The toilet has been given a deep clean and restocked. It is now accessible and in use for staff. We have contacted an architect to draw up plans for reconstructing part of the afterschool. These plans will include a new staff toilet. The building work is due to commence in August 2025
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25.