Inspection of 8 October 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
- 1. Following a review of the Nappy Changing policy, it was noted that the policy did not state when children, following a nappy change, should have their hands washed or when they should be brought back to the care room. Hand washing for children is an essential part of infection control to prevent cross contamination. 2. Following a review of the Safe Sleep policy, it was noted that the policy did not state that sleeping children should be observed at 10-minute intervals, for breathing, colour and position, and that these observations need to be recorded and signed by the observer. Observation and recording of sleeping children is required as part of the safe sleep guidelines
Provider's corrective action:
- 1&2 We have updated and submitted our Nappy Changing Policy and Sleeping Policy to include the relevant information as discussed with the inspector
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: On the day of inspection there was no hot water available for the children or adults to wash their hands. The water temperature was recorded at 19°C. Hot water is an essential part of good hand hygiene practices for effective infection control purposes. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection Control: The hot water had not been switched on by a staff member on the day of inspection (this was an oversight). All staff members have been reminded to turn on the hot water as soon as they enter the building in the morning, before the start of the session
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 24, 25, 26.