Inspection of 8 September 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (b) Two of the records reviewed did not contain details of the date on which the child first attended the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated that the start date was added to the children’s file following the inspection. A monthly audit will be carried out on children’s files to ensure all information is correct
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Throughout the outdoor area, the safety surface was observed to be loose and lifting, the edges were also raised creating a trip hazard for children and staff. 2. In the outdoor area, under the slide, a section of the safety surface was observed to be missing. This created a trip hazard for children. 3. In the outdoor area, the edges of the wooden play equipment in the sand play area were observed to be sharp and uneven. This created a potential risk of injury for children. 4. In the children’s care room, two electrical cable was observed trailing onto the floor close to the fire exit. These cables were in reach of children during the inspection; this poses a potential risk of injury to a child. Infection Control: 5. In the children’s care room, the cushions in the cosy area were heavily stained and required cleaning. Children were observed sitting and lying on the cushions throughout the inspection. This poses a risk of cross contamination to children. 6. In the children’s care room, the cushions on the 2 children’s lounger chairs were heavily stained and required cleaning. Children were observed sitting on the chairs throughout the inspection. This poses a risk of cross contamination to children. 7. In the children’s care room, the cover on a beanbag used by the children was observed to be heavily stained and requiring cleaning. This poses a 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 edging that can be secured is in process of being done and made safe. It is marked out of bounds to the children until the interim repair has been completed so the risk has been minimised, and the garden is safe to use. A new garden surface is being costed for 2026 2. The area under the slide was cordoned off and is now covered by a sand pit to minimise the risk of tripping. 3. The edges in the sand play area have since been sanded down by the Maintenance team and risk assessments are carried out daily in the garden, hazards are reported to the Manager to be actioned. 4. One of the cables has been removed from the room and the second cable has been tacked up on to the wall. Daily checklists are carried out to ensure all wires are securely tacked to walls and out of reach of the children. Corrective & Preventive Action Infection Control: The registered provider has stated: 5. The cushions in the cosy area have been removed and replaced with new ones; the manager will ensure to replenish soft furnishings on a regular basis. A managers check list will include checking soft furnishings. 6. Two new lounger seats have been purchased with additional covers; the manager will ensure to replenish soft furnishings on a regular basis. A managers check list will include checking soft furnishings. 7. A new beanbag has been ordered; the manager will ensure to replenish soft furnishings on a regular basis. A managers check list will include checking soft furnishings
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 28.