Inspection of 10 February 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. A Garda vetting disclosure available for one staff member was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice. 2. There was no care plan available for a child who had a medical condition posing a potential safety risk in the event of a medical emergency. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The manager of the service submitted the reapplication of the Garda Vetting the same day. The vetting was processed and received two days later. The vetting certification is filed appropriately and is easily accessible. Preventative actions have been put in place to clearly display dates of Garda Vetting renewals. This chart is on the office notice board available for management to see. There have also been reminders set on our google calendar to alert management of the dates in which re applications should be submitted. 2. Corrective actions were carried out immediately once the child returned to preschool after being absent due to illness. Care plan was completed and signed by both parents and service manager. The manager has introduced new procedures for our Health and Safety Officer to complete regular monthly checks to ensure all care plans are available and displayed clearly. Management will oversee this new procedure and provide a signature upon completion to ensure adequate checks were carried out each month. The manager has also updated our health and safety policy. The service will not facilitate children until a clear care plan is completed and signed by parents (where applicable)
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 25, 26.