Inspection of 11 June 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- International police vetting was not available in respect of one staff member who had resided outside of the jurisdiction for more than 6 months as an adult
- One staff member employed within the service and working directly with the children did not have a final certificate to confirm they held a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(d) and (4) In response the service has stated that the staff member has ceased employment within the service. To ensure future compliance a checklist of documents has been created when recruiting new staff members. The checklist will form part of the staff profile folder to make sure that all the documents needed are provided
Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child
- Basic Needs: 1. It was observed in the Tweenie room that children were not encouraged or prompted to remove their soothers before and after sleeping and when appearing settled in the care room. Overuse of soothers can limit a child’s oral and speech development. Supporting Relationships: 2. In the Tweenie room, while it is acknowledged that staff reported they gave a verbal account of each child’s day to their parent on collection, the additional care provided to a child during the day was not recorded or documented by staff to ensure that a consistent approach to the child’s care needs was maintained. 3. The transition of four children from the Toddler room that didn’t sleep into the Tweenie room at 11.22am was not managed in a co-ordinated and smooth manner. For example. • The children from the Tweenie room who were still eating when the children arrived did not have the full attention and assistance from staff during this time. • The atmosphere in the care room during this time became busy and chaotic with the children from the Toddler room emptying boxes of toys and games. Physical and material environment: 4. The Tweenie room lacked well equipped age -appropriate defined areas of interest to enable the children to explore and develop their skills. For example. • Areas of interest such as play kitchens and home areas were poorly resourced with supporting equipment to enhance and assist with the development of the children’s play opportunities. • Cause and effect battery toys and books were not operational which was observed causing frustration and disappointment for the children while they played
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. In response the service has stated that staff in Tweenie room re-read The Soothers Policy as a reminder to encourage children to limit or remove their soothers. A team meeting between Toddler staff and Tweenie staff has been planned to discuss the complications of overusing the soothers and how important it is to encourage children to use it for sleep time and as a comfort if needed only. 2. The Tweenie room main carer contacted parents and informed them about their child’s condition on the day of inspection. A planned team meeting with discuss with staff the importance of sharing information with the parents daily. 3. In response management now supervise the transitions between the rooms to make sure that they are smooth for all children. A team meeting is planned with all staff to help review the sleep time routine and encourage staff to collaborate with each other and make sure that the Tweenies are ready to accommodate Toddlers who do not sleep on the day. 4. To address all broken toys were removed and the designated corners in the room were reorganised to make the room for more interesting and inviting play. We put the new batteries in the toys. We purchased multiple toys and kitchen/shop playset, baby dolls and accessories to equip home corner. We bought a tuff tray and sensory toys to equip sensory corner. We also bought big cushions to make the cosy corner more welcoming. Management will continue to give more guidance and advice to staff in the Tweenie room on how to create nurturing and inviting to play environments by sharing the links and materials with the resources about the environment as a third teacher. The management carries out regular checks to make sure the Tweenie room always provides inviting and nurturing environment for children
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: 1. Nappy changing was not completed in accordance with best practice guidelines and the service policy for example. • Gloves and aprons were not removed at the correct time and staff wore the apron while returning to the care room. • Children’s hands were not consistently washed after their nappy was changed and staff did not remove children’s soothers and other belongings while in the sanitary facility. • The door into the nappy changing room was propped open throughout the inspection which increased the potential risk of cross infection and the movement of stale air. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- Infection Control: 1. In response the service has stated that staff re-read the Changing Nappy policy as a reminder of the best practise when changing a nappy. An updated Nappy Changing Routine sign is displayed in both changing rooms. We have displayed a sign informing staff about the door being closed at all times
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 16.