Spraoi Early Learning Centre

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Clarinbridge, Galway · Tusla ID TU2018GY514 · Registered since 4 December 2024

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4published inspections

0non-compliances at latest report read

0immediate action notices

0registration conditions

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 23, 25, 27.

General Safety: 1. The fire exit passageway at the end of the corridor adjacent to the Hippos room was partially obstructed. A clothes horse was placed in the fire exit passageway. This posed as a risk in the event of a fire. It was acknowledged that this was rectified during the inspection. Infection Control: 2. There was a strong malodour in the nappy changing area next to the Hippo room. The mechanically operated ventilation appeared to not be working. Administration of Medication: 3. Three of the five administration of medication records that were reviewed since the last inspection were not signed by the parents after the medication was administered. This posed as a potential safety risk to a child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated in their response that:

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. The clothes horse will not block the fire exit again a new clothes drier is now in place. This clothes drier was delivered on the day of the inspection as the previous one had broken the previous week. We will ensure that fire exists are kept clear. Infection Control: 2. The mechanical ventilation system has been fixed to eliminate odour build up. Administration of Medication: 3. The forms were signed at pick up the day of the inspection. It has been reinforced that the person in charge at the time of drop off or pick up is to ensure all medication is signed in and out each day

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.

Infection Control: 1. Eight mattresses in the two sleep rooms were worn, not firm and discoloured and in need of replacement this practice is at variance with the safe sleep procedure in the service. 2. Three mattress covers were discoloured and stained which posed a risk of cross infection in the two sleep rooms. 3. Soother were collectively stored together. The soothers were not sterilised, individually labelled or stored in an individual container in the Hippo room this may pose as a risk of cross infection for a preschool child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated in their response:

Provider's corrective action:

Infection Control: 1. & 2. The eight mattresses were replaced and new sheets purchased, regular quality checks will be carried out on mattresses and sheets. 3. Staff have been trained of the importance of having soothers stored separately, labelled with child’s name and sterilised frequently

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 27.

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