Inspection of 12 March 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Cleaning agents were observed to be stored in an unlocked press under the sink in the sand and painting area used by children. 2. Grapes in one child’s lunch boxes were observed to be whole and not cut into appropriate bite sized pieces. This posed a risk of choking. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. Cleaning agents have been moved to a wall press, out of reach of the children. The registered provider has informed all staff that cleaning agents must be stored in the new location. This information will be shared with any new staff during induction training. 2. Parents have been reminded that grapes must be cut lengthwise to prevent a choking hazard. A link to the HSE website - Food choking risks for babies and children. An image has also been shared with parents, reminding them of how to chop appropriately. Staff will check all lunchboxes to ensure there are no whole grapes or other choking hazards are present. Staff will be reminded of the above at refresher training. A poster displaying cut fruit and vegetables will be displayed in the Naíonra
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 25, 28.