Inspection of 18 September 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (3) On review of documentation available for one adult working in the service, it demonstrated that they had not been fully considered prior to commencement within the service. o A Garda vetting disclosure for one adult was dated seven days after their commencement in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- (3) Management will ensure that all relevant checks, including Garda vetting, are on file prior to any new staff member commencing the service
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Emergency medication was observed to be stored in a child’s bag on a low-level shelf and accessible to children, posing a potential risk to children’s safety. Infection Control: 2. The covering on low-level press doors was observed to be peeling, exposing internal porous wood, reducing the likelihood of effective cleaning and increasing the risk of cross contamination. Fire Safety: 3. The children’s attendance records were not maintained in a prompt and timely manner. Through conversation with staff members, it was confirmed that thirteen children were in attendance when the inspector entered the care room at 09:40am, however, upon review of attendance records at approximately 10:00am, there were twelve children recorded as being present. 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 child’s bag which holds emergency medication is now stored on a high shelf which only staff members have access to. A staff member has been assigned to ensure the bag is placed on the shelf every day. Infection Control: 2. The press doors on the low-level shelving unit have been sanded and painted. All laminate on the wood has been removed to prevent a reoccurrence. Fire Safety: 3. The register has been placed closer to the door of the service to allow staff members to sign each child in as they enter the care room
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.