Inspection of 11 December 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: • Even though there was a fridge in the premise. It was observed that the perishable foods provided by parents and guardians for the children’s mid-morning snack were not refrigerated prior to consumption, which increased the risk of food spoilage and foodborne illness to a child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection Control: • In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received, it was stated that going forward the person in charge will ensure that all perishable foods provided by the parents/guardians for the children’s mid- morning snack are refrigerated on the children’s arrival to the service each day. The refrigerator is located in the kitchen
Regulation 31 — Notification of incidents
- (e) On review of service records at time of inspection, it was noted, that the service had not informed the Agency in writing of a notifiable incident that occurred in the service in May 2025
Provider's corrective action:
- (e) Following the registered provider and regional co-ordinator of Oifigeach Forbartha Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta being made aware of a notifiable incident that occurred in the service, a meeting was arranged by the regional co-ordinator with the current staff, following this inspection. The co-ordinator and staff reported that they have reviewed the services supervision and safety policies. The policies have been revised, specific to the premise the service now operates from. A recent safety risk assessment was completed on the indoor and outdoor play areas with particular attention to the security of the main entrance door and internal doors within the premise, while the service is in operation. The practices observed on inspection were in line with the revised procedures. This minimised the risk of unauthorised persons gaining access to the premises and reduced the likelihood of a child exiting, while unsupervised. Management addressed with staff the importance of informing the registered provider and regional coordinator of any incident that occurs within the service immediately after the incident happens
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 22, 25, 26.