Inspection of 11 June 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (3) Evidence was not available to demonstrate that the procedures specified in paragraph (2) were carried out in relation to one adult who had access to the children. The following was observed: o Garda vetting for one adult was dated 6 days after their commencement in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- (3) Management will ensure that all relevant checks are carried out prior to new staff members commencing employment in the service
Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials
- 1. Suitable and inviting cosy areas were not available to the children to allow for rest and participation in quiet activities, for example, there was no cosy or rest area provided to children in the Front room, and although a sofa was provided in the Back room, it was not adequate for the number of children present
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. Management have purchased new child sized armchairs and a footstool for the back room and added a cosy corner to the front room to facilitate rest time for the children and opportunities for quiet activities
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. A cleaning agent was observed to be stored on a low-level sink unit, accessible to children. This posed a potential risk to children. Infection Control: 2. Lunches containing perishable items, such a yogurts, were not refrigerated. This increased the risk of bacteria multiplying to levels which could result in illness in young children. 3. Items, including a soft plush toy, were observed to be stored on the nappy changing area. This increased the risk of cross contamination. 4. A lidded bin was observed to be in use in the Front room, resulting in repeated touch to the surface and increasing the risk of cross contamination. 5. The green couch in the Back room was observed to be torn in places, this reduced the likelihood of effective cleaning and increased the risk of cross contamination. Outing: 6. There was no written risk assessment available for a recent outing to the local park. Through conversation with management, it was confirmed that a recent outing to the local green area took place to facilitate a sports day, no written risk assessment was carried out prior to this outing. This was a non-compliance on the previous inspection, dated 23/03/2023, corrective and preventative actions have not been maintained. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The bottle was removed and placed on a high shelf. A sign is now displayed in the care rooms as a reminder to staff members to properly store cleaning products. Infection Control: 2. A basket is now in the fridge to store perishable lunch items. On arrival, staff members will assist the children in placing perishable lunch items into individual bags before placing them into the basket in the fridge. 3. The soft toy was removed from the changing area. A notice has been displayed as a reminder to staff members not to store any items in the changing area. 4. The old bin has been removed and replaced with a foot operated pedal bin. Bins will be changed twice a day to avoid overflowing waste. 5. The green couch has been removed and replaced with new armchairs and a footstool. Outing: 6. Management will ensure that a risk assessment is carried out for all outings to the local green area. A notice has been displayed to remind staff members to complete risk assessments prior to any outing
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26.