Inspection of 6 October 2025 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. A referral to Services Operating Outside of Registration Status (SOORS) was made following the inspection due to a non-compliance under Regulation 8.
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- A sample of 10 completed registration forms were reviewed as part of the inspection process. The service did not maintain a written record of the following required information on two children’s registration forms: (h) Record of immunisations. It is acknowledged that the remaining eight registration forms contained the required information as detailed under parts (a) to (i) of this regulation
Provider's corrective action:
- The uncompleted registration forms have since been completed and relevant documentation provided. These records must be returned to the service prior to a child commencing in the service as stated in the admission policy. All forms will be checked by service manager on return
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection control: 1. Perishable foods were not stored in a fridge. This caused a risk of food spoilage and food borne illnesses. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection control: Each morning the children’s perishable foods are placed in the fridge
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(a) There was no record of regular fire drills kept. The last recorded fire drill was in November 2024. It is acknowledged that staff reported monthly fire drills take place
Provider's corrective action:
- Monthly fire drills have since been carried out in both morning and afternoon sessions. Fire drills are now scheduled monthly
Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) The service was found not to have notified the registration department of the Early Years Inspectorate, in writing, of changes in the registered number of children the service could accommodate. The service was registered to provide care to 18 children. There were 19 children attending the morning session. A referral to Services Operating Outside of Registration Status (SOORS) was made following the inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- Service has been contacted by the Regulatory Support Office. A change in circumstances is in the process of being submitted for the number of children attending the service
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 20, 25.