Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. An electrical extension cable used to power the service fridge was trailing and potentially posed a risk of strangulation to the preschool child if not secured. 2. The gate to the service oil tank was open when inspectors checked in the morning posing a risk of safety to the preschool child. This was a non-compliance on the services most recent inspection on the 30 January 2024. Once brought to the attention of the person in charge this was rectified immediately. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: In a written response the registered provider stated: 1. A new plug has been installed for the fridge. There will be no trailing cables in the preschool. 2. The gate to the oil tank was secured immediately with a lock and the keys stored in the office
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 20, 27, 28.
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
(1) (k) A number of records did not contain the required parental signature to indicate that they had been informed of the accident/incident
Provider's corrective action:
A specific section had been added to the Accident/Incident form, where staff member will record how the accident/incident was reported to parents. The name of person informed will be recorded on the form
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. The gate leading to the oil tank in the outdoor play area was left open with no lock available on the day, posing a risk if the preschool children accessed the oil tank. 2. The toilet roll dispenser in the children’s sanitary area was broken. 3. There were no steps provided for the children aged three to five to climb to access the nappy changing table, resulting in the adults’ lifting children to the table to change a nappy. Infection Control: 4. Childrens hands were observed not to be washed after nappy changes. 5. The foot operated bin in the main care room was broken. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: 1. A lock has been added on the gate Staff will ensure that the lock is replaced immediately after delivery of oil. 2. The toilet roll dispenser has been fixed. Staff will check regularly to ensure toilet roll dispenser is in place. 3. Children’s Steps have been ordered for children to access changing table safely. Staff will support children with using steps to access changing table. Infection Control: 4. Staff have been given further training in nappy changing procedures. Verbal and written guidance has been provided. Written steps are displayed on wall outside changing room door. Staff will ensure they follow all the steps posted. 5. A new bin was purchased for the room, bins will be replaced if pedal breaks
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 10, 11, 19, 27, 32.