Inspection of 7 November 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) An international child protection certificate (ICPC) was not available in relation to one staff member who previously lived outside the State for a period of more than 6 months as an adult. It is acknowledged however that standard police check record was held on file. (4) Documentation was not available to demonstrate that one adult who provided cover and worked directly with children attending the service held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed eligible by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(d) The registered provider applied for the international child protection certificate (ICPC) for the staff member and it is now on file. The service is now aware that any member of staff who has lived outside the state for a period of six months will need to have this form. The registered provider will ensure this form is completed in future. (4) Any staff member that does not hold a minimum qualification of level 5 in childcare will not be counted in the adult to child ratio. The service will adhere to their policy which states that any staff in ratio with the children will hold a minimum of a level 5 qualification
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. The temperature of the hot water in the sanitary facility in the lodge building, used by ECCE 2 room was recorded at 44.5°C at 12.41pm pm. This temperature exceeded the recommended maximum temperature of 43oC and poses a risk of safety. 2. It was observed on inspection that the safety gate on the entrance door of Wobbler Room 2 was worn with sharp edges and an uneven surface that could lead to a risk of injury. Infection Control: 3. Black mould was observed around the taps and at the back of the wash hand basin in the sanitary facility in the lodge building, used by ECCE 2 room, leading to a risk of poor infection control. Safe Sleep: 4. In the Playgroup 1 and 2 rooms, a child under two years of age was observed to be sleeping on a low floor mat. While it acknowledged that a communication from parents was present relating to the child not sleeping in a cot, a sleep assessment for this child was not available, this is at variance to the best practise sleep guidelines issued to the sector in September 2023. A sleep plan, incorporating a risk assessment, should be completed before moving a child aged between 15 months and 24 months from a cot to a sleep-mat. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The Service have adjusted the temperature of the water heater. And will monitor the temperature and record on our cleaning charts. 2. The service fixed the gate and ensured it is safe for use. The Health and Safety Officer will check all gates on a regular basis. Infection Control: 3. The service has repaired and ensured that all mould was removed from the taps and the back of the wash hand basis. The Health and Safety Officer will check this on a regular basis and report any concerns to management to ensure a high standard of infection control is adhered to at all times. Safe Sleep: 4. A sleep assessment was completed. In addition to talking with parents and having written permission, the service will also make sure to complete a sleep assessment a child when required
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 29, 30.