Inspection of 23 February 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- On the day of inspection, a staff member who was working directly with the children did not hold at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework, or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. It is acknowledged that this staff member was currently completing her Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education and will finish in approximately one month
Provider's corrective action:
- The staff member has now completed the course and is awaiting their certificate for a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework. I have requested that she contact the college again and request her certificate. Going forward we will not employ a person until their course has been completed and we have evidence of their qualification is on file. Summary Comment The non-compliance in relation to Regulation 9(4) remains outstanding. It will be reviewed on next inspection
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 25, 26.