Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. Sections of the wooden fencing and gate in the outdoor area to the rear of the premises had been damaged in a recent storm. The wooden fencing and gate required repairs as there was a potential for a child to be able to leave the area due to gaps and footholds in these sections. Infection Control: 2. Small open bins were used for the disposal of waste including paper hand towels in the children’s sanitary area and at a sink in the playroom where children washed and dried their hands. Foot pedal operated bins are required to be used for the disposal of waste. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider advised in writing that:
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: 1. Repairs have been carried out to the wooden fencing and gate in the outdoor area to the rear of the premises. Where possible issues resulting from storm damage will be repaired/resolved as soon as it is safe to do so. Infection Control: 2. Foot pedal operated bins have been ordered. The service is awaiting delivery of same. Foot pedal bins will be used in future
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
(1) (b) The certificate of the testing/maintenance of the smoke alarms showed that the system was last maintained on the 6 October 2022. Smoke alarms are required to be maintained on an annual basis
Provider's corrective action:
The registered provider advised in writing that: (1) (b) Corrective and Preventive Action The smoke alarm has been maintained on the 10 February 2025. Smoke alarms will be maintained on an annual basis
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 25, 27, 28.