(d) Some walls in the preschool rooms, including the steps to the nappy changing unit in the Playgroup room 2, have worn paint and require repainting. Maintaining high-quality, washable paintwork throughout all rooms and sanitary facilities is essential for effective cleaning and to ensure maximum protection against the spread of infection
Provider's corrective action:
On April 7th, 2026, the Sunshine Childcare Service Manager inspected the affected areas. Maintenance followed on April 13th, including cleaning, sanding, and repainting the walls and nappy-changing steps with washable, scrubbable paint. To maintain compliance, the service updated its maintenance schedule to include quarterly inspections of all paintwork in all rooms and sanitary accommodations. Any identified wear will be logged and repaired within four weeks, or sooner if urgent. Moving forward, all maintenance will exclusively use high-durability, hygiene- compliant washable paint
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 23, 25, 26.
Inspection of 18 September 2023 — Inspection Report
(1)(b) The mattresses on the cots did not have waterproof covers applied. These are required to adequately protect the mattresses, to ensure proper cleaning and to prevent spread of infection between the children sharing the cots
Provider's corrective action:
The registered provider stated that all mattresses have been fitted with waterproof covers and these will be cleaned after each child has used the cots. Staff have also updated their Safe Sleep training since the recent inspection
Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance
(1) The daily attendance record of the children was not maintained accurately. The departure time of the children was not documented as children left the facility but was filled it at a later stage. This is required to ensure an accurate account of children on the premises is always available, particularly if the premises were to be evacuated in the case of an emergency
Provider's corrective action:
All attendance forms in each room are filled out as children arrive and leave the premises. Managers at the service spot check these records during the day
Regulation 29 — Premises
(c) 1. The window in the Baby sleep room which provided natural ventilation in the area was closed on the day of the inspection. Staff stated due to the inaccessible height of the window, this window was rarely opened. To ensure adequate air circulation in the service and prevent the spread of infection openable windows or mechanical ventilation is required in all occupied rooms. (d) 2. An armchair in the Toddler room required repair as areas of the plastic cover were damaged, making it difficult to maintain the cleanliness of the chair surface. To prevent cross infection all surfaces must be intact and easily cleanable. 3. The outdoor play areas accessible for the babies and toddlers required maintenance and cleaning. Weeds were observed growing in between the rubber mat tiles and large uneven size gaps between the tiles could pose a tripping hazard in this area
Provider's corrective action:
1.The opening device on the window in the sleep room has been repaired. The opening device on the window has been added to the Health and Safety checklist which is checked daily. 2. The armchair which needed repair had been removed and a new adult chair has been ordered. 3. All outdoor areas will be maintained, weeded and power hosed by the maintenance employees of the service. Contact has been made with a Sports Surface company to visit the service and repair any works that are required
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 28.