Inspection of 27 March 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a)(b) Two written, validated references from a past employer or other source were not available in respect of one member of staff
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(a) Two references were acquired for the new staff member. The service stated they will keep records up to date, especially regarding new staff
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General safety: Garda vetting for four of the five members of staff was carried out longer than three years ago. Re-vetting of staff is required to be carried out on a three-yearly basis. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General safety: Garda vetting renewal was applied for in respect of the four staff whose vetting was out of date
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) The smoke alarm system had not been serviced since 2020. Smoke alarm systems must be serviced at least once a year. The exact servicing schedule will be determined by the qualified person carrying out the task. (4) A notice of the procedures to be followed in the event of a fire were not displayed in the service. The notice is required to be displayed in a prominent place in each room to support the safety of the staff and children in the event of a fire
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(b) The smoke alarm was serviced on 5 September 2025. (4) A notice of the procedures to be followed in the event of a fire has been displayed on the wall in the service
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 24, 25.