Inspection of 27 May 2024 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- One of the references obtained in respect of one staff member from a source other than a past employer was not suitable as the source of the reference could not be considered to be independent or unbiased. (3) The registered provider did not ensure that a Garda vetting disclosure was obtained for one adult prior to them commencing work in the service. The staff member commenced working in the service on 31 January 2023 and Garda vetting was obtained on 21 February 2023
Provider's corrective action:
- The employee in question ceased employment in the service on the 3rd of June. In future ensure that 2 valid references from previous employers are obtained from future employees
- Garda vetting was applied for prior to staff starting employment, unfortunately we had no employee with level 6 as previous employee had to leave suddenly so I employed this member while waiting, as she previously had garda vetting. I am aware now to confirm Garda vetting is in place prior to employing staff
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. A large crack in the glass of a window at the children’s level was observed, posing a potential risk of injury to the children. This non-compliance was present on the last inspection on 23 September 2021. The corrective and preventive actions as previously stated by the registered provider did not address this non - compliance. 2. Heavy equipment was not secured. A free-standing air-conditioning unit was observed on top of the fridge in the care room which posed a risk of tipping and injury. The cable from this unit was not secured posing a risk of tripping. Infection Control: 3. The floor covering at the patio door leading to the outdoor area was damaged exposing the concrete underneath. This area could not be adequately cleaned posing a risk of the spread of infection. This non- compliance was present on the last inspection on 23 September 2021. The corrective and preventive actions as previously stated by the registered provider did not address this non-compliance. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. I have sent numerous emails regarding the maintenance of the crèche room to management I have also contacted centre owners personally. I now have written confirmation that they are aware of the issue and will endeavour to rectify it soon. Address any maintenance issues straight away with management and to receive this in writing. 2. No corrective or preventive actions submitted. Infection Control: 3. I have sent numerous emails regarding the maintenance of the crèche room to management I have also contacted centre owners personally. I now have written confirmation that they are aware of the issue and will endeavour to rectify it soon. Address any maintenance issues straight away with management and to receive this in writing
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26.