Inspection of 10 March 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (d) Police vetting was not available for one adult who had lived outside the State for a period exceeding 6 months as an adult
- The procedures specified in paragraph (2)(d) were not carried out in prior to one adult commencing placement in the service as follows: Police vetting was not available for one adult who had lived outside the State for a period exceeding 6 months as an adult prior to them commencing employment in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has stated that an application for police vetting has been made to the country where the staff member lived for a period exceeding 6 months as an adult
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. In the purple room, two electrical cables from a radio and a fan were observed trailing onto the floor. The cables were in reach of children during the inspection; this poses a potential risk of injury to a child. It is acknowledged that a staff member removed the cables when the inspector brought it to their attention. 2. In the sanitary area used by all children cleaning products were observed to be left in a mop bucket inside an unlocked press. The children used the sanitary area independently. The press was accessible to children posing a potential risk of harm if they accessed it. It is acknowledged that a staff member removed the cleaning products when the inspector brought it to their attention. Infection Control: 3. In the aftercare room, used by preschool children in the afternoon, the laminate covering on a table was cracked and missing in parts exposing porus wood beneath, this prevents the table from being cleaned effectively. This poses a potential risk of cross contamination to children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: The registered provider has stated: 1. The two electrical cables are no longer in reach of children. The items with electrical cables have been removed. If either item isa required, the cables will be secured and kept out of reach of children. 2. A lock has been placed on the press door to secure cleaning products out o reach of children. Infection Control: 3. The table has been removed from the aftercare classroom. Staff members will monitor furniture for any defects and remove it where necessary
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 26, 28.