Inspection of 20 January 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials
- 1. The chairs and tables in Toddler/Junior Preschool room were not the correct fit for each other as the chairs were too low and the tables were too high
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. Four new tables have been bought the junior preschool room
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. It was observed there was potential for unauthorised access to the rear of the premises on one side of the building, leading to the play areas as the the high-level perimeter fence ended and there was a low -level gate, easily opened from the outside in place. 2. At 12:05pm and 12:17pm, the inspector noted as staff left via the back door of the service for lunch break, they failed to secure the door thus leaving the potential for unauthorised access to the premises at those times. The inspector secured the door on both occasions and brought it to the attention of the registered provider. Safe Sleep: 3. Ten-minute sleep observations were not recorded for sleeping children in Toddler / Junior Preschool which was not consistent with the sleep policy for the service and not appropriate practice to ensure the safety of the children while asleep . It is acknowledged that staff members remained with the children during the sleep period. 4. Three children aged under 24 months were observed to be sleeping on low beds rather than floor beds in the Baby/Wobbler room. This did not align with the ‘Early Years Inspectorate Guidance for the Early Learning and Care sector on sleep provision for children under 24 months’ requirement. 5. Four sleep plans were available for children aged under 24 months who were assessed as not been suitable to sleep in a cot. The four sleep plan records were assessed to be incomplete as evidenced by the following observations: • One plan did not have a parental signature, the staff members signature and the date that the plan was completed. • There was no staff signature or date completed on a second document. • The date and role of the staff member was not completed , and the date of the parental signature was missing on another plan. • The role of the staff member completing a plan and date was not completed on another document. 6. There were no blankets provided for the sleeping children on low level beds in Baby / Wobbler and Toddler / Junior Playschool rooms. 7. In the Toddler / Junior Playschool room, the children’s shoes were not removed for sleep. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The high-level perimeter fence has been extended and a gate fitted. 2. The back door is now only used as a fire exit, and all staff must use the front door for entry and exit. An updated daily outdoor risk assessment has been created. Safe Sleep: 3. Ten-minute sleep observations are now taking place for all toddler junior preschool children. A daily sleep check folder has been implemented, and the manager will check weekly. 4. Low floor beds have been bought for the children transitioning from the cot to beds. When children transition from cots to floor beds we will ensure there is readily available floor beds for them. 5. The deputy manager will sign off on all sleep plans to ensure they are fully completed. Staff updated on procedure on completing the sleep plan and manager will sign off on completed plan. 6. Extra cellular blankets were purchased, and all children now have a sheet and blanket for sleep. 7. Staff updated on the policy for sleep to ensure shoes are removed. A set of spare blankets have been purchased
Regulation 27 — Supervision
- 1. The supervision of the children attending the Toddler / Junior Playschool room was compromised during the transition at lunch time to sleep which was rushed as evidenced by the following observations: • The room was being transitioned for sleep at 12:15 hours as blinds in the room were pulled and the lighting was dull as two of the four lights were working. Ten low beds were observed to be placed on the floor ready for the children who needed sleep. • At 12:19 hours, t hree children were observed to be sitting at the table finishing their lunch while some children who had finished were lying on low beds and other children were being toileted with a staff member attending to their needs outside the care room . The two staff members were tidying up and bringing cups and plates to the sink however during this time their backs were to the children ; a staff member then started to clean the tables prompting the children to finish their lunch
Provider's corrective action:
- Revised sleep time. Staff meeting was held with care room staff members. The lights were fixed
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 24, 25, 26, 28.