Inspection of 28 May 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: 1. The wooden low children’s table was chipped and there was evidence of exposed porous wood, which posed a risk of cross infection as it could not be easily cleaned. 2. Some of the children's perishable snacks were not stored in the fridge, which posed a risk of cross contamination and food spoilage. This issue was identified in the last two inspections, dated 19/06/19 and 06/05/22. The previous CAPA responses noted a refrigerator was purchased for use in the preschool room which was observed on the day of inspection. The CAPA response further noted that parents will be requested to label their children’s lunch boxes and lunch boxes would be placed in the refrigerator, however this was not observed on the day of inspection. On the day of inspection, the person in charge stated that they had given parents the responsibility to pack perishable foods in zip lock bags if they required refrigeration and lunch boxes were not placed in the refrigerator. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection Control: 1. The person in charge reported the table was disposed of in the Corrective Action and Preventive Action CAPA form dated 1 July 2025. The person in charge also stated she would act promptly in removing unsuitable items in accordance with the monthly safety audit. 2. The children’s food will be stored daily in the refrigerator. A message was sent to parents to highlight the need to place perishables items in ziplocked bags so there is sufficient space to store all such items in the refrigerator. The person in charge committed to checking each lunch box for any perishable items to ensure that food is refrigerated, once children arrive at the service
Regulation 25 — First aid
- While it was acknowledged that the first aid box was stored out of reach of the children, sufficient supplies were not maintained. There were only four triangular bandages available, where six were required. Additional eye pad and medium would dressings were also required and there were no large sterile wound dressings in stock
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(a)(b) The first aid box has been checked and replenished
Found compliant: Regulation 8, 11, 19, 29.