# Sutton Little People, Dublin 13 — inspection reports and findings > Sutton Little People (Dublin 13, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Sutton Little People Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Dublin 13, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015FL180** · Registered since 1 January 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 6 January 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** Two immediate action notice s were issued to the registered provider on 06 January 2026 in relation to two significant concerns identified under Regulation 23, Safeguarding the Health, Welfare and Development of Child. Responses which adequately mitigated these concerns were received on the 07 January 2026. Further details are available under general safety and administration of medication sections in Regulation 23. ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a) One written reference from a previous employer had not been verified by the service. (3) There was evidence that all the procedures specified above under 9(2) had not been carried out prior to the commencement of employment of two adults in the service. Evidenced by the following: o Discussion with staff and documentary evidence available indicated that one adult had commenced employment within the service eleven days prior to receipt of Garda vetting disclosure. o Discussion with management showed that a second adult did not have either of their two references validated prior to the commencement of employment in the service. The procedures specified under 9 (2) must be carried out in advance of commencement of any adults in the service. This posed a safeguarding risk - (a) The outstanding reference was verified with the previous employer, and the verification was documented and placed on the staff member’s personnel file. The recruitment procedure has been reinforced to ensure that all written references are verified and doc umented prior to commencement of employment. A pre - employment checklist is now used to confirm completion of all required checks, and management will routinely review personnel files to ensure ongoing compliance. (3) The recruitment and onboarding procedure have been reviewed and strengthened to ensure full compliance with Regulation 9(2) prior to commencement of employment. A pre-employment compliance checklist has been implemented and must be completed and signed off by management before any staff member begins work ##### Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child - (1) The registered provider did not ensure the following information was recorded on two records. o On one record, the name and telephone number of the child’s registered medical practitioner (g) was not included. o On the second record, record of immunisations, if any, received by the child (h); and written parental consent for appropriate medical treatment of the child in the event of an emergency (i) were not included - (1) The missing information was obtained and added to the affected children’s records . All updated records were reviewed to confirm completeness and accuracy. The enrolment and record -keeping process has been reviewed. A mandatory enrolment checklist is now used to verify that all required information is collected and recorded before a child commences care. Staff have been reminded of documentation requirements and records will be routinely audited to ensure ongoing compliance ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The temperatures of the services radiators were recorded above 50 ℃ and this posed a risk of scalding evidenced by the following: o The radiator temperature of the Wobbler 2 room where five children aged 18-24 months were present, was recorded at 55.3℃ at 09:38am. This posed a significant risk to children who may access the radiator through the wooden framing. o A radiator under the window in the Senior Montessori room was accessible to ten children aged 4 -5 years who were present, was recorded at 58℃ at 10:58am. This posed a significant risk to children who may access the radiator through the gaps in the slants of the wooden radiator cover frame. o A second radiator within the Senior Montessori room was recorded between 58.9 ℃ and 67.5℃. this posed a significant risk to children who may access the radiator through a broken part of the radiator cover. An Immediate action notice was issued on the day of inspection in relation to the radiator temperatures in the Wobbler 2 and the Senior Montessori room. A response which mitigated this non-compliance was received on 07 January 2026. 2. A blind cord on the entrance door to the Wobbler 2 cot sleep room was observed to be not secured. This posed a potential risk of injury as it was positioned in a corridor where the children from the Senior Montessori room accessed the children’s sanitary area. It is acknowledged that the staff member stood at the door to ensure the children accessed the sanitary area safely. 3. Cleaning agents were not stored safely out of the reach to the children, the door of the adult sanitary room where two cleaning agents were observed to be stored next to the toilet at an accessible height was not locked, which posed a potential risk of injury. It is acknowledged the cleaning agents were removed once the identified risk was brought to the attention of the person in charge. 4. There was an unsecure screw protruding from a wooden block on the wall just outside the Wobbler 2 cot sleep room. This posed a potential risk of injury as it was positioned in a corridor where the children from the Senior Montessori room accessed the children’s sanitary area unsupervised. 5. One of the tap faucets in the Wobbler 2 Sanitary area was observed to be loose and rusty. This posed a potential risk of injury. 6. A wooden panel of a radiator cover in positioned under the window in the Senior Montessori room was loose. There was a sharp nail protruding from the inside section. Due to the style of the radiator cover which had 3.5 cm spacing small toys had got trapped inside of the cover. This posed a potential risk of injury if a child were to put their hand in to try to get a toy out. In addition, a second radiator cover in this room was not secure. This cover had jagged and sharp edges that posed a potential risk of injury to the children. 7. The service did not ensure that hand washing water did not exceed the allowable maximum temperature of 43°C to prevent scalds and support effective handwashing. Evidenced by the following. o The hot water in one of the hand wash basins of the Wobbler 2 sanitary areas was recorded as 46.1°C at 9:58am. o The hot water in the hand wash basin of the Senior Montessori room was recorded as 45.8°C at 10.25am. This posed a risk of injury and cross infection. This non-compliance was observed on the previous inspection on 12 February 2025, and the preventive action had not been sustained. 8. The extractor fan in the Wobbler 2 sanitary area was observed to be not working and missing the cover part. There was a visible build-up of dust on the extractor fan. This posed an unsafe nappy changing and toileting environment. Infection Control: 9. Two of the five mattress used during sleep time for the children from the Wobbler 2 room were not fitted with a protective cover or waterproof wipeable lining. This prevented adequate cleaning and posed an infection control risk. A similar non-compliance was observed on the previous inspection on 12 February 2025, and the preventive action had not been sustained. 10. Toilet rolls were observed to be not hygienically stored and dispensed; this posed a risk of cross infection. Evidenced by the following. o In Wobbler 2 sanitary accommodation, two toilet rolls were observed to be stored on top of the toilet units. o In the Senior Montessori sanitary accommodation, one toilet roll was observed to be placed on top of the toilet unit. Administration of Medication: 11. The service did not ensure the safe administration of prescribed emergency medication, which has been evidenced by the following: o One child with a diagnosed medical condition with prescribed emergency medication did not have a plan to identify triggers, symptoms or the steps to follow to safely administer medication and treatment if required. Additionally, the prescribed emergency medication was not available within the service. o One child with a diagnosed medical condition with prescribed emergency medication did not have a plan to identify triggers, symptoms or the steps to follow to safely administer medication and treatment if required. Additionally, staff were not aware of the whereabouts of the prescribed emergency medic ation between 09:51am and 12:37pm. In addition, the prescribed emergency medication was not stored in the original box and was not labelled with the child’s name. Both point one and two above posed significant risks to the children, in the event of a medical emergency where the prescribed medication was required. This was also at variance with the services policy that states “If a child has prescribed medication for a medical need…a health care plan will be developed”. An immediate action notice was issued on the day of the inspection . A response which mitigated this non-compliance was received on the 07 January 2026. 12. The administration of medication practices was not in line with best practice and was at variance with the services administration of medication policy. Evidenced by the following: o On one of the administration of medication forms the parent consent to give the medication had been left blank. o On one of the administration of medication forms there was no witness signature where it showed that prescribed medication had been administered two times by a staff member. o On five of the administration records there was no parent initials to show that the parent/guardian had been informed of the times and dosage of the medication administered. In addition, on one of these forms the date had been left blank on a form which showed that prescribed medication had been administered twice on that day. o On review of one of the administration of medications records and discussion with staff showed that one child had been administered prescribed medication over a five-day period. However, the administration of medication record which details the date, time, child’s name, medication name and dosage given, signature of person administrating, signature of witness, medication checklist, and parents initial was left blank. This is at variance to the service policy which states that staff members who administer prescribed medication will have a staff member present to witness the medicine being administered and counter sign the medicine book, record the date, time, dosage and signature, when the medicine has been given out of in the medicine book. Failure to administer medication with a witness and provide parents/guardians with this information on collection could result in a child receiving an incorrect dosage or an overdose - Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. Immediate action was taken on the day of inspection , and the radiator covers were blocked by securely positioned furniture, ensuring that there was no accessibility to the children. Additionally, the radiator covers were permanently fixed and secured over the following days. The service will ensure to carry out regular hazard checks and promptly address them going forward. 2. The blind cord was immediately secured out of children’s reach to eliminate the risk of entanglement or injury. Staff were reminded to remain vigilant when children are transitioning through shared corridors. All blind cords throughout the service will be reviewed and fitted with approved safety devices or cleats to ensure they are secured at all times. A routine environmental safety checklist will be implemented to include blind cord safety, and staff will receive refresher training on identifying and reporting potential hazards promptly. 3. The cleaning agents were immediately removed from the accessible area once the risk was identified. All cleaning agents will be stored in locked cupboards or rooms that are inaccessible to children at all times, in line with the service’s health and safety policy. Regular checks will be conducted to ensure storage areas remain secure, and staff will be reminded of safe chemical storage procedures during staff meetings. 4. The protruding screw was removed, and the wooden block was made safe immediately to eliminate the risk of injury. This will be painted as soon as possible. A comprehensive maintenance inspection of walls, fixtures, and fittings in all shared corridors and rooms will be conducted regularly. Any hazards identified will be reported and addressed promptly. Staff will be encouraged to report maintenance concerns immediately to ensure timely repairs. 5. The loose and rusty tap faucet was replaced to ensure it is secure, safe to use, and free from sharp or hazardous surfaces. Routine plumbing and equipment checks will be added to the service’s maintenance schedule to identify wear and tear early. Any damaged or faulty fixtures will be repaired or replaced without delay to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for children. 6. Each radiator cover in the Senior Montessori room was addressed immediately. The loose wooden panel with the protruding nail was removed and made safe, and all trapped toys were removed from inside the radiator cover. The second radiator cover, which was not secure and had jagged and sharp edges, was also fi xed to eliminate the risk of injury. All radiator covers throughout the service will be reviewed to ensure they are securely fitted, free from sharp edges, and designed in a way that prevents children from accessing the internal area. Radiator covers that do not meet safety standards will be replaced with child -safe, compliant designs. Regular room safety checks will be strengthened to include inspection of radiator covers, fixtures, and fittings, and maintenance concerns will be reported and addressed promptly. 7. Immediate action was taken to adjust the hot water supply to the affected hand wash basins in the Wobbler 2 sanitary area and the Senior Montessori room to ensure the water temperature does not exceed the maximum allowable temperature of 43°C. Use of the a ffected basins was supervised until safe temperatures were confirmed. Plumber installed a thermostatic mixing valve to the boiler capping the temperature the avoid scald. Thermostatic mixing valves will be checked, adjusted, and serviced by a qualified pro fessional to ensure consistent compliance with temperature requirements. A documented water temperature monitoring system will be implemented, with regular checks recorded and reviewed by management. Staff will receive refresher training on the importance of safe water temperatures to prevent scalds and support effective hand hygiene. Management will carry out periodic audits to ensure corrective actions are sustained, particularly considering the previous non-compliance identified. 8. The extractor fan in the Wobbler 2 sanitary area was repaired, and the missing cover was refitted. The unit was cleaned thoroughly to remove the build -up of dust and ensure it is functioning effectively. Daily visual checks of sanitary and nappy -changing areas will be reinforced to ensure all fixtures are intact and operational. Any faults identified will be reported immediately and addressed without delay to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Infection Control: 9. The two mattresses that were not fitted with protective covers were removed from use. Waterproof, wipeable mattress protectors were fitted to all mattresses used during sleep time to ensure they can be effectively cleaned and disinfected after use. All sleep equipment will be maintained in line with infection prevention and control requirements. Management will carry out regular audits to monitor compliance, particularly considering the repeated non-compliance identified during the previous inspection. Staff will receive refresher training on infection control practices related to sleep equipment, and responsibility for monitoring will be clearly assigned to ensure this preventive action is sustained. 10. All toilet rolls observed to be stored on top of toilet units in both the Wobbler 2 and Senior Montessori sanitary accommodations were immediately removed. Toilet cubes were placed in appropriate wall-mounted dispensers to ensure hygienic storage and dispe nsing All sanitary areas will be reviewed to ensure toilet paper cubes are stored and dispensed in a hygienic manner at all times. Staff will be reminded of infection prevention and hygiene standards during daily room checks and staff meetings. Regular environmental hygiene checks will be conducted and documented to ensure sanitary areas remain compliant and to reduce the risk of cross infection Administration of Medication: 11. Two individual care plans were immediately created, shared with staff and in place to ensure thorough understanding and knowledge of the children’s emergency medication. Going forward, the service will ensure that all relevant information in relation to ch ildren is shared with staff and plans to be put in place to ensure best practice and safety. 12. Staff were reminded of the requirement to complete all sections of medication administration records accurately, including parent consent, date, time, dosage, staff signatures, witness signatures, and parent acknowledgment. Any incomplete records were reviewed and rectified where possible. Medication administration procedures will be reinforced through mandatory refresher training for all staff, with a clear focus on documentation requirements and the two-person witnessing process. A revised medication checklist will be implemented to ensure all required information is completed before and after medication administration. Management will carry out routine audits of medication records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the service’s Administration of Medication Policy. Staff accountability will be strengthened, and non-compliance will be addressed promptly to ensure children’s safety and adherence to best practice at all times Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25. #### Inspection of 12 February 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 11 — Staffing levels - (1) The registered provider did not ensure that an adequate number of staff were available to ensure the needs of the children were met at all times during the day. The following was observed; • Between 8.45am-9.25am a staff member was not available to provide a warm greeting for children and families arriving to the service. Children were observed to walk themselves from the main entrance to their care rooms as staff waited by the edge of the care room doorway unable to leave the room. • At 8.52am a toilet training child required assistance. A staff member exited a room to assist the child leaving two children in the care room unattended as no additional staff member was available to offer support. It is acknowledged the toilet is located in the hallway adjacent to the care room. • Between 12.30pm -1.00pm five staff members were caring for 35 children aged between 1-4 years. Six staff members were required to meet the required ratios based on the individual ages of the children present. (2) One staff member was caring for 6 children aged 1-2 years between 12.30pm -1.00pm who were sleeping in cot room 1 and cot room 2. Two adults were required based on the age of children - (1)(2) Interviews were held and two new staff members were hired by the company. These staff are due to start once garda vetting disclosures have been received. Communication with parents has confirmed a reduced attendance for the mid-term break over easter. Sutton Little People will ensure the correct adult to child ratio is met at all times. Sutton Little People will also ensure to plan ahead to cope with staff shortages should they arise ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - 1. A staff member was observed to place a child into a cot for sleep while wearing a wet top. When the inspector brought it to the staff members attention the child’s top was changed prior to them settling for sleep. Soiled clothing should be changed promptly to support the children’s comfort throughout the day. 2. Nappy changing practices carried out in the Wobbler 1 sanitary area did not protect the privacy and dignity of the children. The door to the Wobbler 1 sanitary area remained fully open during nappy changing practices and the children were visible to passersby in the corridor. 3. Two children who transitioned from the Wobbler 2 room to the Toddler room did not have a comfortable mealtime experience. The children were positioned at a table which reached chest height when the children sat down and was not suitable to their size. Suitably sized furniture supports the children’s comfort and self-care skills such as feeding - 1. A meeting was held with the registered provider, manager of the service and staff member. The staff member has been made aware of the error made on the day of inspection and is aware to check children’s clothes thoroughly before nap times. All staff members have been reminded to thoroughly check children’s clothing and to change if wet or dirty to support the children’s comfort throughout the day. 2. The sanitary area for the wobbler 1 room is now being closed over during nappy changes to protect the privacy and dignity of the children. Communication has been made to all staff members to close over the door during nappy changing times. A sign has also been put up outside the sanitary area to close the door while in use. 3. We have begun to use highchairs for children who are too small for the toddler room chairs during mealtimes to ensure they have a positive, comfortable mealtime experience perfect for their height. To prevent this happening again, communication was given to all staff members to be aware of this if children need to go to different rooms for any mealtimes ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The water temperature in the sanitary area used by Senior Montessori and the Wobbler 2 sanitary area was not maintained at maintained at 43℃ or less to prevent scalds. The following was observed: o Water temperature in Senior Montessori sanitary area at 2:00pm was 45℃ o Water temperature in Wobbler 2 sanitary area at 1.37pm sink 1 was 44.8℃ and sink 2 was 45.6℃ 2. A staff handbag was accessible to children stored in an unlocked press in the Wobbler 1 room which posed a potential risk of injury. Infection Control: 3. A staff member was observed to blow on children’s food during a mealtime. This posed a risk of cross contamination. 4. A storage unit in the Wobbler 1 room sanitary area was observed damaged with chipboard exposed. This prevented effective cleaning and posed an infection control risk. 5. A mattress used during sleep time for a child from the Wobbler 2 room was not fitted with a protective cover or waterproof wipeable lining which prevented adequate cleaning and posed an infection control risk. Fire Safety: 6. Attendance records were not maintained in a clear and concise manner to reflect the children present. Children were observed to be recorded in multiple attendance records which led to confusion for staff. During discussion with the inspector the staff were unclear on which children they had present in their care. This posed a safety risk in the event of an emergency. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. At present to immediately rectify the potential risks of scald’s we have the Senior Montessori children using the other 3 available sanitary areas for the time being. We have our builder maintenance man coming to the service to assess and give advice on how to control the water temperature. Water temperature readings will be carried out. 2. The staff member has been made aware of the potential risk of injury with an exposed bag left accessible for the children. Since the inspection a new lock for the press has been provided. To prevent this from occurring again all staff have been reminded to put their belongings upstairs in the staff room. Infection Control: 3. To correct this situation immediately a meeting was held with the staff member about the importance of cross contamination was discussed and a clear understanding has been made between the staff member, service provider and manager. All staff members have been reminded to avoid blowing on the children’s food posing the risk of cross contamination. 4. To immediately rectify this non-compliance the exposed chipboard was sealed in order to prevent the risk of infection control. To prevent this non-compliance reoccurring again the cleaning sheet for general area including changing room have been updated to check for any exposed chipboard. 5. Extra mattress protectors were purchased by the service. To prevent this non-compliance from reoccurring again staff members have been advised to let creche manager know if replacement mattress protectors are needed in order to have a sufficient amount at all times for all cot-beds. Fire Safety: 6. To immediately correct this non-compliance a transfer sheet for each attendance record book in our service was created. This transfer sheet is used throughout the day should children change or move rooms. To prevent this non-compliance reoccurring again in the future the creche manager will monitor the use of attendance records and transfer sheets in order to have no safety risk in the event of an emergency and to also have a clear understanding of where children are at all times Found compliant: Regulation 16, 26. #### Inspection of 14 November 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** A regulatory compliance meeting was held on the 14 January 2025 to discuss a number of outstanding non- compliances following the CAPA process. This meeting was attended by the service manager. The response received following this meeting was deemed to address some of the non-compliances however some non- compliances remained outstanding. **Immediate action notice.** A referral was made to the fire officer on 29 January 2025 in relation to non-compliances under ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (3) Evidence showed that the checks required under (2) were not conducted prior to the start date of one staff member who commenced employment since the previous inspection. The start date provided by the person in charge was two months before the date of the Garda vetting declaration and reference checks provided - (3) Sutton Little People will not have any new employees begin working onsite until Garda Vetting is received ##### Regulation 11 — Staffing levels - (1) The registered provider did not ensure that an adequate number of staff were available to ensure the needs of the children were met at all times throughout the day. The following was observed; • Between 11:05am and 11:21am a second adult was required in Wobbler room 1 to meet the needs of the children. The staff member present was attempting to feed a child 11 months. The three other children present in the room had finished eating and required additional support to manage their behaviour and engage them in activity. Please see regulations 19 and 23 for further details of the risk posed to the children during this time. • Between 12:10pm-12:30pm only five staff were available to care for 37 children aged 11 months- 4 years. Six staff were required based on the individual ages of the children present. • Timely sleep checks at 10-minute intervals were not carried out on children aged 11 months to 18 months who were asleep in two cot rooms between 12:20pm and 12:45pm as the person monitoring the cot rooms was also in ratio in another group who were in the garden area. When the inspector queried the monitoring of the cot rooms the staff member advised they were waiting for a staff member to return from changing a nappy so they could leave the garden to complete the checks. • A review of the staff attendance records for the previous week showed that insufficient staff are available on a daily basis to cover lunches in the service for example one staff member is allocated to cover two staff to take their break from 12pm-1pm daily in the montessori room. (2) The registered provider did not ensure that the ratios were maintained in the service at all times. The following was observed; • Between 11:12pm-12pm one staff member was caring for 13 children aged 3 - 4 years old in the Senior Montessori room. The second staff member was on their lunch break. A second staff member was required to meet the required ratio of 1 adult to 11 children. • Between 12:10pm-2pm one staff member was caring for nine children; eight of whom were aged 2 years and one of whom was aged 3 years old. A second staff member was required to meet the required ratio based on the individual ages of the children present - (1) (2) Sutton Little People have begun to recruit for a member of staff to help with break times and covering. Whilst we are in the process of recruiting, a weekly creche schedule was put together outlining break times and nappy covering throughout the day. This spreadsheet gives a clear overview to all staff members of their breaktimes and staff members covering them ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (i) The service roster did not detail the staff breaks and who would be covering each break. Having this information clearly documented supports the correct staffing levels and maintenance of ratios. (j) A sample of four records were available for review of these three did not contain the signature of the person who witnessed the administration or the parent initial confirming that they were made aware of the administration - (i) Staff breaks times are now outlined in the roster and on a creche schedule out ling break times. (j) Medication administration forms have since been signed. Going forward staff have been reminded to get signatures from parents. Creche Manager will also be completing checks on the administration forms ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - (1) (b) 1. One child aged 11 months was not observed to go to the garden with her class on the day of inspection which is not in line with the service policy. The service advised this was a parental request however no documentation was available for review. In line with the service policy children should be provided with appropriate clothing to allow outdoor play on a daily basis. Outdoor play allows children to engage in a variety of play experiences and promotes gross motor development. 2. An additional portion of food was not provided to a child aged 14 months old who was observed to indicate that they would like additional food at dinner time. The child was observed to finish their dinner and proceed to attempt to take food from the other children. The staff member repeatedly removed the child from the other children who were eating but did not recognise the child’s cue for additional food despite acknowledging to the inspector that additional food would be available should anyone want it. The cook was heard asking staff if they would like the leftover dinner during staff lunch breaks. 3. The toilet located beside the Junior montessori room does not protect the privacy of the children when toileting. The door remained open throughout the day and children were visible to passersby’s in the corridor and children near the care room door. 4. One toilet located opposite the stairs near the Senior montessori room was not fitted with a toilet seat to ensure the children’s comfort while using the toilet - 1. This child has since been provided with garden gear. 2. We have asked the chef to go around each room to remind staff extra portions are available should they need it. All members of staff have been reminded that there is always extra food available, and the kitchen staff will make a routine of asking all rooms if more food is needed for their children. 3. All children who use our Junior Montessori toilet have since been shown how to properly slide over the door. Staff members monitoring toilets will ensure that the door is protecting the children’s privacy. 4. A new toilet seat has been provided for the toilet. Sutton Little People Creche will make a conscious effort to update the maintenance sheet and monitor regularly ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The water temperature in two sinks in the nappy changing area at the Senior montessori room was not maintained at 43℃ or less to prevent scalds. The water temperature was recorded as 43.3℃ in the sink on the left and 43.7℃ in the sink on the right. This posed a potential risk of scalds. 2. Cleaning sprays were accessible to the children in the sanitary area outside of the junior montessori room and in the junior montessori room. Nappy sacks were also accessible in the sanitary area outside of the junior montessori room. This posed a potential risk of injury to the children. 3. Trailing flexes which were not adequately secured and were accessible to the children was observed above a cot in both cot rooms and in Wobbler 2 and Junior montessori care rooms. This posed a potential risk of injury should a child pull the flex. 4. Chairs were observed to be stacked nine high in the Junior montessori room which posed a potential risk of injury to the children. Infection Control: 5. Handwashing was not routinely completed at the required times throughout the day for example after outdoor play, before meals and after nappy changing. Handwashing is required as an infection control measure to prevent illness in the children. 6. A nappy changing unit was present in the corner of Wobbler room 1 which the person in charge and staff advised was used for nappy changing of the children present. Nappy sacks containing nappies were observed in the bin and the children’s records showed that two children had soiled nappies before the inspector arrived in the room. This posed an infection control risk to the children present and the possibility of cross contamination of the toys and equipment in the care room. 7. An apron was not used by a staff member who was changing a soiled nappy. Aprons are required to prevent contamination of the staff members clothes. 8. Nappy changing creams were not routinely labelled, and an unlabelled cream was observed to be used for a child in Wobbler 1 room. This cream was located in a nappy changing area not normally used by that room and was not owned by the child. This posed a potential risk of cross infection. 9. A child was observed to access and remove the contents of a bin in the wobbler 1 care room which contained food, plastic gloves and soiled nappies on four occasions between 11:12am-11:20am. The staff member removed the child from the bin but did not complete adequate handwashing to ensure the child’s hands were clean. This posed a potential cross contamination and infection control risk. 10. Mattresses in the cot room used by Wobbler room 2 were not fitted with protective covers or waterproof wipeable lining which prevented adequate cleaning and posed an infection control risk. 11. The flooring in two of the sanitary areas opposite the stairs were observed to be cracked and lifting and did not provide and easy to clean surface which posed an infection control risk. 12. The corner of the nappy changing mat in the area used by the Toddler room was torn at the corners and did not provide an easy to clean surface which posed an infection control risk. 13. Pedal operated lidded bins were not provided in two of the children’s sanitary areas for example one toilet was observed to have an open top bin while a second toilet has no bin. Pedal operated lidded bins are required for the disposal of contaminated items such as tissues. Safe Sleep: 14. An ambient temperature of 16-20 ℃ was not maintained in the cot room in Wobbler room 1 where a child aged 11months was sleeping. The temperature of the room was recorded to be 21.2℃ at 12:20pm on the inspector’s calibrated thermometer. The thermometer used by staff to monitor the temperature was 21.6℃ at the same time. 15. Staff did not adequately monitor or record the room temperature of the cot rooms for example the record for the cot room used by Wobbler room 2 was for two days prior to the inspection. 16. The record used for monitoring sleeping children had the time of the checks prepopulated. Monitoring of the times the sleep checks were physically conducted by staff showed that these times did not reflect the actual times the sleep checks were conducted. This was a non-compliance on the previous inspection in January 2023. The corrective action detailed by the registered provider of using a sheet which did not contain pre-populated times has not been sustained. Fire Safety: 17. A gate in the outdoor area which forms part of the emergency evacuation route has dropped slightly and does not fully open because it catches on the ground which could delay the evacuation of the children in the event of a fire emergency. It is acknowledged that a second evacuation route is available to the front of the service. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Sutton Little People have begun monitoring the water temperature with a temperature monitoring sheet. The water heater will be turned off after one hour in the morning and in the afternoon to maintain warm water efficient enough for hand washing. The temperature monitoring forms will be completed daily until we have maintained the correct water temperatures for a consistent length of time. 2. A child safety lock has been put on the under the sink shelving in the Junior Montessori bathroom with all items secured behind it. All staff have been reminded cleaning supplies are to be stored behind child safety locks only including gloves, nappy sacks and other supplies needed in the bathrooms. 3. Trailing flexes have since been removed out of the children’s reach. The cot room radiator will be unplugged during sleep times. The cot room will be pre-heated in the morning time before children’s sleep times. Each staff member will check wires in cot rooms going forward to ensure no hazards are within reach of the children. Any maintenance required will be noted and reported to the creche manager. 4. Staff have been reminded to ensure the safety of the children when stacking the chairs after mealtimes. Staff have been advised to stack their chairs no higher than 4 chairs per stack which is perfect height for the children. Infection Control: 5. Staff have been spoken to about the importance of handwashing and infection control. Signs for handwashing have been erected throughout the building. 6. This nappy changing unit is not being used anymore and has been changed into a unit to hold children’s resources. The changing mat and materials have been removed to prevent this area being used for nappies in the future. 7. All staff members have been reminded to wear aprons during nappy changes. An updated nappy procedure has been put up in our nappy changing bay. Also, a reminder to wear aprons sign has been displayed. 8. All Nappy creams have been labelled since inspection. Going forward staff have been reminded to label creams, wipes and any belonging to children when they are brought in from parents. 9. The waste bin for Wobbler 1 room has been removed and re-located out of children’s reach. Going forward staff have been reminded to be mindful where they locate their bins. Staff have also been reminded of hand washing. 10. Mattress protectors have been provided for the cot room. Sutton Little People will ensure mattress protectors are used at all times. Creche Manager will be informed if new protector is needed. 11. Work is due to be completed on 27th January to fix the flooring in the bathrooms. Going forward this will be flagged with the service provider and the works will be arranged and organised by the Creche Manager. 12. The changing mat in the toddler area has been removed. A new changing mat has been put into the nappy changing area. Staff members have been reminded to let creche manager know if new changing mats are needed going forward. 13. Open top bins have since been removed and replaced with two new foot pedal bins for both bathrooms. Going forward only foot pedal bins will be supplied in the service. Safe Sleep: 14. The temperature of the radiators in our cot room have been turned down. Going forward the cot room is going to be preheated before any children go to bed. Once it has reached the temperature needed it will be switched off. 15. Staff members have been recording temperatures daily for the cot rooms since inspection. Staff members have been reminded of temperatures in cots rooms and importance of recording and monitoring the temperature. 16. Sutton Little People have removed all pre-populated sleep sheets in the service. Staff members have been shown the new sleep sheet with un pre-populated sleep times on it. Attached is the revised sleep sheet that will be used in all sleep rooms going forward. Fire Safety: 17. The Garden gate has since been fixed and no longer dragged on the grass. Going forward a staff member has been allocated the job of garden maintenance who will let the creche manager know if work is required ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1) (b) A record of maintenance of the firefighting equipment and smoke alarms were not available for review on the day of the inspection - (1) (b) It has been brought to the service providers attention that there is no record of maintenance of our firefighting equipment. A request has been made to the company who maintain the service fire equipment. Creche Manager has arranged with a representative from the company to supply a fire folder and do a maintenance check on the service. Going forward in order to stay organised and on top of the fire system and equipment, a service will be pre-booked in advanced after the servicing that is happening week beginning 27th of January. A Fire folder will be supplied and available at the front of the creche ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (e) The registered provider did not ensure adequate and suitable nappy changing facilities were available in line with the number of children present who required nappy changing for example; • One suitable nappy changing unit was available for 17 children who were present on the day of inspection and required nappy changing. • A nappy changing unit which was present in Wobbler room 1 was not suitable for use as it is not in line with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre Management of Infectious Disease in Childcare Facilities and Other Childcare Settings which states that “The nappy changing facilities should not communicate with any occupied room or food room, except by means of a hall, corridor, ventilated lobby or ventilated space”. While there was evidence that this was used on the morning of inspection the person in charge advised staff to use the other nappy changing unit once the issue was flagged by the inspectors on arrival in the care room - (e) A new designated nappy changing area has been provided in the sanitary facilities previously used as the staff toilet. This nappy changing unit is being used by our Wobbler 1 room only for child aged 12- 15months. Sutton Little People were unaware of the ratios for nappy changing units. 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