Inspection of 15 April 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. A gate in the outdoor area leading to the main road was unlocked at 10.35am on the morning of the inspection. When brought to the attention of the Registered Provider the inspectors were informed that the lock had been misplaced the evening before. The Registered Provider purchased a new lock immediately and the gate was made secure at 11.20. During the time the gate was unsecure staff members placed themselves strategically to ensure children were supervised at all times while playing outdoors. 2. An area in the outdoor space was used to store broken toys and materials was cordoned off with metal barriers. This area was not secure resulting in some children playing hide and seek in the area with broken equipment, sharp edges and exposed screws which could pose a risk of injury to the preschool child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: In a written response the registered provider stated: 1. A new lock was purchased on the morning of the inspection, but we have now purchased a smart Biometric lock. All staff has been instructed to make sure that the lock is in the locked position at all times when not in use to prevent the lock from being misplaced. 2. All materials have been removed to the waste disposal. Any material for waste disposal will be stored in a locked shed
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 21, 27, 28.