Inspection of 11 February 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (a) (b) Although two written references were available in relation to the staff member there was no evidence to show that either of these references had been validated
Provider's corrective action:
- The references on file for one staff member have been validated, signed and dated. The registered provider has updated their recruitment process to include validation of all references for new staff prior to commencement of employment
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for one 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’. 2. Grapes present in two children’s lunch boxes were not quartered or halved, posing a choking risk. It is acknowledged that a staff member quartered the grapes when this was brought to their attention by the inspector. Administration of Medication: 3. There was no written medical care plan available detailing information about two children attending the service who may require emergency medication. This information should be readily available to support staff in the event that one of these children required the medication to be administered. 4. Medication for one child was not kept in the original packaging. Medication should be kept in the original packing to ensure all relevant information regarding administration and dosages are readily available to staff. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. A Garda vetting renewal application has been submitted for one staff member. The registered provider will renew all staff vetting within the 3-year timeframe outlined in the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. A text message was sent to all parents/guardians to inform them that going forward in grapes must be cut into quarters. All parents will be informed of this requirement at the beginning of the school year and staff will be more vigilant at lunchtime to ensure grapes are cut. Administration of Medication: 3. A care plan has been made for each child that requires one and they are in the care room for staff members to reference when needed. 4. The medication was returned to the parents of the child and has been replaced by new medication that is clearly labelled and in its original packaging. Medication will not be accepted unless it is in its original packaging
Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance
- (b) A visitor book was not available to the inspector on arrival to the service. This was a non-compliance on the last inspection, dated 07/06/2023 and the corrective and preventive actions have not been maintained. It is acknowledged that upon discussion with the registered provider, a visitor book was kept in the service, although not in use on the morning of the inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- The visitor book is now kept on the counter with daily records. Any visitor to the service will be asked to sign in and out going forward
Regulation 25 — First aid
- (1) On the day of inspection, no staff member trained in First Aid Responder (FAR) training was available to the children. A sufficient number of adults must be trained with First Aid Responder training and available to children at all times to include cover of appointments, leave and breaks. It is acknowledged that one staff member had valid Paediatric first aid training. While one staff member holds FAR they were not present in the service on the day
Provider's corrective action:
- Three staff members have now completed First Aid Responder (FAR) training and are awaiting certificates. The registered provider will ensure training will be renewed every 2 years
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 21, 28.