Inspection of 13 August 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 two of the three adults before employment commenced. The following was observed: o Documentary evidence confirmed that reference validation checks had been obtained after commencement dates for two adults. o A Garda vetting declaration for one adult who had access to the children had not been considered prior to the commencement of their employment. Full checks must be completed for staff members prior to them commencing employment in the service in order to establish that they are appropriate to have access to children. (4) Documentation was not available to demonstrate that one adult who worked directly with children attending the service held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed eligible by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. It is acknowledged that documentation was available, however, it could not be established that this was an approved qualification
Provider's corrective action:
- (3) Management will ensure that all relevant checks are carried out prior to a new staff member commencing in the service. (4) Management are now aware of the process to follow in relation to qualification recognition for staff members who are in continued college education. Management will ensure that qualification recognition, if required, is sought prior to commencement in the service The staff member in question has now finished employment in the service
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Safe Sleep: 1. An ambient temperature of 18-22℃ was not maintained in a room were children over the age of one year were sleeping, which posed a potential risk to children’s safety. The following was observed: o The temperature in a care room where children over one year were sleeping was measured at 24.5°C. It is acknowledged that measures were taken by the staff member in the care room to reduce the temperature when brought to their attention by the inspector. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Safe Sleep: 1. Management held a staff meeting to discuss temperatures in the care rooms and how to ensure the care rooms remain within the recommended temperatures throughout the day. Management and staff members will ensure that windows are opened early in the morning on particularly warm days to help reduce the temperature in the care rooms
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 21, 26, 28.