Inspection of 10 March 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) Police vetting was not available for one adult who had resided outside the state for a period of longer than 6 consecutive months whose records were reviewed
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(d) The staff member was engaged on a once off emergency cover basis to maintain ratios and is no longer working in the service. We have reviewed recruitment practices
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for eleven staff members. However, two vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI -RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: 2. Nappy changes were observed on the day of inspection. On all occasions, the adult did not remove their apron following the bagging up of the soiled nappy and removal of used gloves. Soiled nappies used aprons and used disposable gloves need to be disposed of at the same time following removal of the old nappy. Administration of Medication: 3. There was no documentary evidence that the health care plans for children requiring medication to be administered for a health condition had been regularly reviewed and updated. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The Garda vetting renewal documents are now on file. There is a tracking system on the service App. Reminders will be sent to staff to complete Garda Vetting links within the required timeframe going forward. Infection Control: 2. Nappy changing procedures have been reviewed with all staff. Ongoing supervision and regular checks will be carried out to ensure practice is consistently maintained. Administration of Medication: 3. Where any child has a diagnosis of allergies, etc an up -to-date health care plan will be in place and regularly reviewed to ensure compliance . Parents will be reminded to ensure the service is updated with relevant information as required
Regulation 25 — First aid
- (1) A staff member present trained in in first aid response (FAR) and immediately available to the children attending the service was not present on the day of the inspection. It is acknowledged that staff members trained in paediatric first aid were working on the day of the inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- (1) Another fulltime member of staff has since completed FAR training to ensure cover in place at all times in case a staff member has to be absent due to unforeseen circumstances. A fulltime staff member has completed FAR in full on Thursday 02/04/26
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 24, 26, 27, 28.