While the medical care plan was in place for one child outlining the steps to be followed should the child become unwell, it was observed that the emergency medication on site was out of date since December 2025 and the following information was not documented • the child’s name was not recorded on the medication • there was no prescription available for the emergency medication • the parent/guardian had not signed the care plan It is acknowledged the area manager did contact the child’s parent to request replacement medication during the inspection
Provider's corrective action:
A new care plan was provided and in place ensuring to have outlined all the relevant details. The care plan is now displayed for educators and management to see with a clear review date
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for all staff members. However, one vetting disclosure w as not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI -RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: Garda Vetting for one staff member had been submitted for renewal prior to inspection and it has now arrived and submitted to Tusla
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
Infection Control: 1. The system in place in the Caterpillar room to sterilise soothers and mouthed toys was inadequate for infection control purposes. The staff did not have a measuring device to correctly constitute the sterilising liquid and as a result, the concentration was incorrect to effectively sterilise the items. Administration of Medication: 2. An emergency care plan in the Butterfly room, had not been updated in over a year and the emergency medication was noted to be out of date since January 2025. It is acknowledged the person in charge contacted the parent immediately when it was brought to their attention by the inspector; it was confirmed by the parent that the child no longer required any medication. Action submitted by the Registered Provider Infection Control: Corrective Action 1. The sterilising fluid is no longer being used in the service, due to the absence of children under one year old— all items are now washed with soapy water. Preventive Action 1. Not applicable. Administration of Medication: Corrective Action 2. After speaking with the child’s parent, she confirmed that there is no need for any medication or care plan for her child. Preventive Action 2. Assistant manager is now in charge of review of care plans every month. Supporting documentation submitted N/A Summary Comment The requirement for Regulation 23 has been met and may be subject to review at the time of the next inspection
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27.
Inspection of 17 September 2024 — Inspection Report