Inspection of 27 May 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (3) A review of documentation evidenced the registered provider had not taken the required steps as outlined in Regulation 9(2)(c) to ensure that new recruits were suitable and competent before allowing them access to children. One adult has commenced employment in the service on the 22nd October 2023 and a Garda Vetting dislcosure had not been obtained until the 8th November 2023. (4) There was no evidence available to show that 1 of the adults who were working directly with the children held a full relevant major award at a minimum of level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education on the National Framework of Qualifications
Provider's corrective action:
- (3) The new recruit was interviewed on the 28/9/23 and Garda Vetting was applied for on this day. The commencement date of the 22/10/23. The thought gave ample time for the Garda Vetting disclosure to have returned. The service will ensure Garda Vetting has been obtained prior to the start date regardless of the lengthily timeframe that can be associated with this process. The service will take the action of the temporary closing of a room if they are awaiting a Garda Vetting disclosure. (4) A relevant qualification was submitted for the staff member in question
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- Of the 10 records reviewed, some did not contain the required information outlined under Regulation 15(1) as follows: (b) 2 of the records reviewed did not detail the date on which the child 1st attended the service. (g) 1 of the records did not detail the name and phone number of the child’s medical practitioner. (h) 9 of the records did not detail a record of immunisations, if any, received by the children
Provider's corrective action:
- (b)(g)(h) The service currently have 2 variations of a child’s record form - one being a hard copy and the other is stored electronically. The service updated the hard copies to make sure all required information is on the hard copy record form. The service have reviewed all record forms to make sure the start date is detailed, and a monthly review of hard copy record forms will take place to ensure all information is detailed
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (k) There were no written records which adequately detailed accidents and incidents which occurred in the service available on the day of inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- The provider discussed with the service manager that all accidents including minor incidents must be recorded on the online application in use and shared with parents. To date for this current year the service has had no accidents or incidents that they felt warranted an accident report, however going forward the service will be taking records on the application of any incident in the future. The service implemented a system that when any incident occurs the staff member must inform the manager and follow through with a detailed report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The service did not adhere to the re-vetting timeframes as outlined in the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice, requiring services to renew Garda vetting every three years. 4 staff members working in the service did not have a Garda Vetting disclosure which was dated within the last 3 years. Infection Control: 2. Perishable food items contained in children’s lunch boxes in the Toddler room were not refrigerated prior to consumption at snack and lunch time, posing a risk of gastrointestinal illness. 3. A swing lidded bin was in place in the Junior Montessori room for the disposal of paper towels where a pedal operated bin is required, posing a potential risk of cross contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: The service re vetting process has been reviewed and regular staff file checks will be done to ensure that our vetting is always renewed every 3 years, attached is the completed re vetting for 3 members of staff and proof of application for the 4 members of staff identified. Monthly checks of staff files will take place to ensure all re vetting is applied for within the 3 year time frame. Infection Control: A fridge has been purchased for the Toddler room to ensure all perishable items are being stored at a safe temperature. The service will ensure all broken items such as the previous Toddler fridge will be replaced immediately to ensure the safe storage of all perishable foods
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26.