Inspection of 21 January 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (a) (b) One reference on file for one staff member was from a source other than a past employer. This staff member had previous employment listed on their employment records therefore the reference required is from their past employers (2) (d) International police vetting was not available for one adult who had resided outside the state for a period of six months or more as an adult
Provider's corrective action:
- In a written response the person acting on behalf of the registered provider stated: (2) (a) (b) A reference was sought from a second previous employer. The service will review employment records and cross check employment to references provided for all employees. (2) (d) Police vetting was sought and obtained. The service will review employment records in great detail and ensure all documents are in order before commencing employment
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: 1. The spacing of the floor beds in the little smarties sleep room was less than the required 50cm posing a risk of cross infection to the preschool child. 2. The nappy changing procedures observed in the tweenies room were not in line with best practice and posed a risk of contamination, where children were observed to be dressed with soiled gloves after the dirty nappy was removed. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection Control: In a written response the person acting on behalf of the registered provider stated: 1. As sleep is now facilitated in the care room following inspection, there is more space to allow for 50cms between beds. 2. Reviewed nappy changing and infection control policies with the staff team at a staff meeting dated 27th Jan 26. Management will observe and support staff if required during nappy changing time
Regulation 27 — Supervision
- On the afternoon of the inspection, no adult remained in the room supervising while children from the ‘little smarties’ and ‘tweenies room’ slept on floor beds
Provider's corrective action:
- Following inspection all children sleeping on stackable beds over 24months will now be fully supervised in the care rooms by the staff members
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 16, 20, 22.