Inspection of 11 February 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (4) Evidence was not available to show that two adults who work 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
Provider's corrective action:
- Evidence of qualifications have been submitted for both staff members. In future all new staff will have to provide either a certificate from QQI or a letter of eligibility
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (j) The registered provider did not ensure that a form was available to record the administration of medication. The service policy advised that only emergency medication will be administered in the service and a record of the child’s name, medication, dosage and route which will be signed by parents and staff however no form was available in the event of administration. A child was in attendance who required emergency medication on the premises. (k) The registered provider did not ensure a full record in writing was maintained for accidents and incidents. A sample of 10 forms were reviewed. Four forms were observed to be incomplete: • Three forms did not include the child’s full name or date of birth. • One form did not include the manager’s signature
Provider's corrective action:
- (j) A section has been added to the form to allow the parent to sign to acknowledge that medicine has been administered to their child. New forms have been printed for future use. Each child’s information form will be checked by two members of staff to ensure that it contains the revenant information required. (k) The accident and incident book has been updated with the relevant information. Staff have been informed when filling out the accident form, all sections must be completed
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. A Garda vetting disclosure for 2 staff members was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. Flexes were observed in reach of children from the top of a low fridge and on the floor by the entrance to ECCE room 2 which posed a risk of injury. 3. A rug present in ECCE 2 was observed to curl and move with ease when stepped on posing a trip hazard in ECCE room 2. 4. A bottle containing cleaning product was observed accessible to children at the edge of the low sink in ECCE 1 which posed a risk of accidental posing. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. Both staff members have applied for updated Garda vetting. All staff will be Garda vetted in line with requirements. 2. Furniture has been rearranged to ensure that electronics can be plugged in safely and ensure the flex is contained behind the press. 3. Rugs have been removed to ensure children’s safety. 4. All cleaning products will be stored in a locked press beneath the sinks. If they are required during the school day they will be placed in a high place to prevent the children accessing them
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25.