Inspection of 18 September 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for all staff members. However, four staff member’s 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. The sanitary facilities were not adequately cleaned, posing a risk to infection control. A build-up of dust and debris was observed on the changing unit and a build-up of grime was observed on the wash-hand basins. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting disclosures for all four staff has been renewed. A note has been taken of all staff members Garda vetting disclosure expiry dates. The registered provider will renew these within three years. Infection Control: 2. Areas have been thoroughly cleaned. Individual staff meetings have been carried out to remind staff of the importance of daily cleaning. Management have created a daily checklist which is focused on specific areas within the classrooms and changing areas that are checked twice a day by management
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16.