Inspection of 2 October 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 11 — Staffing levels
- (8)(a) The service manager did not demonstrate that a minimum of 2 adults were on the premises at all times when pre-school children were present. On the morning of the inspection, the attendance records stated there were 8 children signed in between 07:50 and 07:58. The staff records indicate that the first staff member arrived on the premises at 07.36 and the second staff member did not sign in electronically till 07:58. The manager stated that the staff member arrived on the premises at 07:45 but the roster indicated this staff member was not rostered to start work till 08:00 on the day of inspection. This posed a safety risk to the children as there was not an adequate number of staff available to the children
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action There are 2 staff members on the premises each morning before children arrive on the premises. Staff are aware of the importance of signing in each day, when they arrive on the premises
Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child
- 1. There was no evidence that staff members were using ongoing observations and interests of the children to create an effective programme of activity for the children in the playrooms. This may have a negative impact of the wellbeing, learning and development of the children attending. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated the following in their reply:
Provider's corrective action:
- We have had staff appraisals to inform the staff of how important ongoing observations are in the development of the children. The staff are working on the interests of the children to create an effective programme of activities which relate to the children. The staff have commenced these ongoing observations. Staff will be observed on a more regular basis and we will carry out regular appraisals to ensure the staff get support to enable them to achieve the goals we need them to be working towards. Summary Comment The inspector reviewed the actions submitted. The non-compliance identified under regulation 19 has been adequately addressed
Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- 1. The sleep room contained 5 cots for the children under 2 years of age that required sleep, however 2 of these mattresses did not contain a wipeable cover or have a waterproof covering to ensure that they could be easily cleaned. A third mattress was not firm or covered in a waterproof material and was not presented in a good condition and may pose a risk of cross infection to the sleeping children
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered providers stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action New mattresses have been purchased. They will be checked on a regular basis to ensure high quality
Regulation 22 — Food and drink
- ECCE Room 2 1. The children’s lunch boxes were stored on a low-level shelf. Perishable foods such as cheese, yogurt and meat sandwiches were not stored in the refrigerator as per safe food guidelines and thus posed a food safety risk to the children. 2. The healthy eating policy of the service listed several foods that were prohibited for the children to include in their lunch box. On the day of inspection, the following foods were included in 4 of children’s lunches- jelly sweets, high sugar cereal bars, marshmallow sweets, mini cookies, chocolate pastry and grapes. This practice was at variance with the healthy eating policy of the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered providers stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action 1. Perishable foods are now placed in the fridge and staff have been informed that this is the correct action going forward. 2. A notice was sent to all parents again regarding our Healthy Eating Policy together with a copy of the Policy. Staff will monitor the contents of the children’s lunch boxes going forward
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General safety. 1. The staff doing the sleep checks on the day of inspection were unable to demonstrate that the temperature of the sleep room was accurately recorded and maintained at a temperature between 16 °C and 20°C. At 12.03 pm on the day of day of inspection, when the staff member recorded the 10-minute sleep check, she was observed taking the temperature of the room by plugging in the electronic thermometer and instantly recording the temperature without first letting the reading stabilise. The thermometer sensor needed time to adjust to the ambient temperature of the room, before an accurate temperature was recorded. This posed a risk for the children sleeping in this cot room. Infection Control: 2. At 13:45 pm on the day of inspection, the nappy disposal bin in the nappy changing area was overflowing with soiled nappies which resulted in a mal odour in this sanitary area and posed a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated the following in their reply:
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. The staff are aware that the thermometer must be plugged in at the start of each day so it can be regulated to the required room temperature when the children are going to sleep. 2. Staff have been informed that it is very important to empty the nappy bin on regular basis and especially when it is full to avoid cross infection. Summary Comment The inspector reviewed the actions and the evidence submitted. The non-compliances identified under regulation 23 have been adequately addressed
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) The registered provider was unable to provide evidence that a record of the type of fire alarm system and a maintenance record of the fire alarm system was updated and that it was maintained as per the manufactures instructions. This could pose a safety risk to the children and staff in the event of a fire
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action The fire alarm system was recently serviced. The servicing company will maintain the alarm on a regular basis
Regulation 29 — Premises
- On the day of inspection at 12:30pm, the temperature of the water for handwashing in the children’s sanitary area was recorded at 48.1° C and 47.1°C. The temperature of the water in the nappy changing area was also recorded at 47.4°C. The temperature of the hot water for hand washing should not exceed 43°C as this may pose a scalding risk to the children using these wash hand basins
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action The water temperature was adjusted to below 43 °C and will be monitored on a regular basis to ensure that it does not exceed 43°C in the future. Summary Comment The inspector reviewed the actions submitted. The non-compliances identified under regulation 29 have been adequately addressed
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 25.