Inspection of 18 February 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (a) (b) Four validated references were not available in respect of three students on placement within the service
Provider's corrective action:
- In a written response the Registered Provider stated: Corrective and Preventive Action (2) (a) (c) Character references have been obtained for each of the students. All staff including students will have references before they commence working in the service
Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- (1) (b) In preschool Montessori, no area for rest or relaxation was provided. At approx. 11.51 children seated at the table were informed to put their head on the table to rest if needed
Provider's corrective action:
- In a written response the Registered Provider stated: Corrective and Preventive Action (1) (b) Cushions have been purchased, and a rest area has been created for the room. There is now a rest area in each room
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Infant formula was sent in from not premade as required to ensure safety for the child. Infection Control: 2. Hand hygiene was not completed routinely for children after nappy changes. 3. Aprons were not changed between nappy changes posing a risk of infection control. 4. Snacks including fruit were placed directly on to the table in the toddler room posing a risk of contamination. 5. Highchairs were stored in the bathroom in the toddler area posing a risk of contamination. Administration of Medication: 6. Medication records were not signed by the parents to state they were aware that medication had been given within the service posing a risk of double dosing. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- In a written response the Registered Provider stated: General Safety: 1. Parents have been informed that bottles are to be made up at home and brought into the service. This has been added to our policies and parents have been made aware. Infection Control: 2. Staff meeting has been held to remind all staff to change their apron after each nappy change. Spot checks are being carried out on a regular basis. 3. Staff meeting has been held to re-iterate the importance of hand hygiene for both children and staff. Staff have read the handwashing policy and are frequently reminded by management. Spot checks are being carried out on a regular basis. 4. Plates have been provided for each child for their morning snack. Extra plates have been purchased. 5. Highchairs have been removed from the Toddler bathroom. Highchairs are no longer stored in bathrooms. Administration of Medication: 6. The policy has been updated for parents to initial all medicines after administration. All staff are aware that parents have to initial medicine forms which will be checked by management
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 17, 19, 24.