Inspection of 26 June 2025 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. On the day of the inspection, an immediate action notice was issued in relation to
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (b) The date on which the child first attended the service was not recorded on four children’s records. (g) The name and telephone number of the child’s registered practitioner was not available on one child’s record
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted a written response to state (b)All children’s records were reviewed to identify missing information and the date the child started in the service is included on the four children’s records (g)Contacted the parents of the child missing GP details and obtained the name and telephone number of their GP along with all up to date immunizations. The registered provider verified that all children’s records are now fully completed in line with requirements and entry forms updated to ensure same( (b) & (g) Updated enrolment forms with new section showing start and cease date. Implemented an enrolment checklist to ensure all required fields are completed before a child’s first day. And the service has Introduced quarterly audits of children’s records to ensure information remains current and accurate. Nominated a designated staff member responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with Regulation 15
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. On the day of inspection, at 13.08hrs the water temperature from a hot water tap at a sink in the playroom used by children was recorded at 65°C. This water temperature was above the recommended 43°C upper safety limit to prevent potential risk of scalding. It is acknowledged on the day that the registered provider contacted the plumber to turn off the hot water supply to this sink until the temperature could be adjusted to a maximum of 43°C. 2. A goalpost in the outdoor grass area, was not securely anchored posing a potential safety risk. 3. The plastic underlay on the gravel area in the outdoor area to the rear of the premises, close to the climbing frame, slide and playhouse was exposed and uneven and posed a potential tripping risk. 4. A section of the wire fencing in the outdoor area to the rear of the premises was uneven and not secured and posed a potential tripping hazard. Infection Control: 5. A bin used for the disposal of handtowels at the sink in the preschool room was not foot operated and had no lid. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: The registered provider submitted a written response to advise that 1. The hot water tap now permanently closed off and only cold water in use for this sink which is used for arts/crafts only. This sink will not be in used for handwashing. 2. The goalpost in outdoor grass area secured into the ground with ground spikes. 3. The plastic underlay in gravel replaced and levelled to remove tripping risk. 4. Section of rear fence has been repaired. It is planned to have the tress cut and new fencing will be erected Infection Control: 5. Extra bin in toilet room with a foot-operated, lidded bin with signage for easy disposal. An additional foot operated bin has been ordered
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 22, 26, 28, 29.