Inspection of 11 October 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (4) Evidence was not available to show that 1 core staff member who worked directly with the children held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the NFQ, or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. It is acknowledged that this staff member had been issued with a letter on 14/10/2024 from the college she attended, confirming that her completed early years course work and assessments had been forwarded for QQI accreditation, with certificates expected to be issued in mid-November 2024
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following corrective actions and preventive actions have been carried out: Corrective Action (4) The Level 5 certificate was received and this was forwarded to the Inspectorate on 12/11/2024. Preventive Action (4) Ensure new staff have proof of completed training prior to employment
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (4) The notice of the procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in Room 2 was partially covered by clothing hanging in front of it which prevented the sign from being easily seen or read. Furthermore, the procedures notice was balanced on top of a fire extinguisher rather than being securely attached to the wall while the accompanying floor plan contained no information to guide staff members on suggested routes to take in order to evacuate the building in a safe manner
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following corrective actions and preventive actions have been carried out: Corrective Action (4) This was discussed with staff to ensure notices are not covered for health and safety reasons. All new procedure notices were applied by a fire safety company and a new evacuation procedure notice fixed to wall. Preventive Action (4) More staff awareness to ensure all notices are visible
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 24, 25, 28.