Inspection of 22 October 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Five of the radiator covers in the preschool room 1 and 2 and one radiator cover in the dining area were in poor condition and damaged with the potential risk of injury to a child. 2. The handle grip on the see saw in the outdoor play area was absent and could pose risk of injury to a child. 3. Garda vetting was available for the seven staff members. However, one of these vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous three years and were not in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: 4. In preschool room 2, there were floor mats with evidence of being frayed and torn, thereby preventing effective cleaning. 5. The wooden seating area under the climbing frame had evidence of being worn with chipped paint thereby preventing effective cleaning. 6. The lid on the bin in the sanitary area off preschool room 1 was broken and required replacement. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: The manager submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise that 1. The Radiator Covers have been repaired. 2. The handle grip on the see saw in the outdoor play area has been repaired. 3. Garda vetting has been applied for and awaited. Infection Control: 4.In preschool room 2, the floor mats have been repaired. 5. The wooden seating area under the climbing frame will be sanded down and repainted in wood preserve as soon as the weather is dry enough for this procedure to be carried out. 6. The bin in the sanitary area off preschool room 1 has been replaced
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) The light fittings in the sanitary area off preschool room 1 had evidence of dust and dead flies and required cleaning
Provider's corrective action:
- The manager submitted a written response to state (d) The light fittings in the sanitary area off preschool room 1 has been cleaned and regular checking of light fittings will take place and any matters needing addressing will be brought to the managers attention by the staff
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 25, 26, 28.