Inspection of 16 October 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (a)(b) Two written and verified references were not available for one adult from a past employer or a source other than a past employer. (d) International police vetting was not available for one adult for a country that they had lived in other than Ireland for six consecutive months or more as an adult. (3) Evidence was not available to demonstrate that the procedures specified in paragraph (2) were carried out in relation to two adults before employment commenced: o Two written and verified references were not available for one adult. o International police vetting was not available for one adult in respect of a country that they had lived in other than Ireland for six consecutive months or more as an adult
Provider's corrective action:
- (a)(b) Two written and validated references have been obtained and added to the staff files. Management will increase the frequency of file checks and ensure all files are up to date with the required documentation going forward. (d) An international police vetting application has been made for one adult. Going forward, management will ensure that all relevant checks are carried out in relation to staff members who have resided in countries other than Ireland for six consecutive months or more after the age of eighteen. (3) Management will ensure that the required checks are carried out for new staff members and adults who have direct contact with the children in the service prior to their commencement
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The following was observed in the outdoor play area which posed a potential risk to the children’s safety: o The plaster on external walls was broken in places, exposing internal wire mesh. o A screw was jutting out of the wall at a low level and was accessible to the children. Fire Safety: 2. The children’s attendance record was not maintained in a prompt and timely manner. The inspector requested to review the children’s attendance records at approximately 09:40am. A staff member confirmed that they had yet to complete the sign in and proceeded to record the children’s attendance. Upon further review at approximately 10:17am, there were fifteen children present, however, only fourteen children’s attendance was recorded. This may prevent the safe evacuation of the children in the event of an emergency. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The broken plaster has been repaired, and the screw has been removed from the wall. Management and staff will continue to complete daily outdoor risk assessments. Management will also review the layout of the garden to eliminate any potential hazards. Fire Safety: 2. Management spoke to all staff members in relation to completing the attendance record in a timely manner and reiterated the importance of signing all children in immediately upon arrival and signing them out when they leave. A sign is now displayed on the wall as a reminder to all staff. Additionally, management will assign one staff member to record the children’s attendance in the roll book
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 21, 25, 27, 28.