Inspection of 22 September 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for 1 staff member. However, this vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Administration of Medication: 2. The anti-fever medication was stored in a fridge located in the main playroom, where it was accessible to the preschool children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The staff member that had not their Vetting in date, was a substitute staff member and not working in the service, an application had been made and a new vetting obtained from the vetting bureau and provided to the inspectorate after her visit of the service. We will ensure that up to date copies will be provided on site in future. Unfortunately, as the process of new up dated vetting had taken place an up dated copy was not provided on site. Ensure up to date vetting’s are completed in the summer to ensure available on site for inspection whilst in operation. Administration of Medication: 2. The medication was removed immediately and stored in a secure box high out of reach of the children during the inspection process to ensure the safety of the children. All medication will be stored in a secure locked box out of reach of the children in the service at all times
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28.