Regulation 21 in Cavan
Equipment and Materials: 2 non-compliance(s) in the latest reports we read.
An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.
10 July 2024
The Children's House, Cavan · Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials
- Two children in Montessori Room 1 who were aged 2 years 7 months and 2 years 8 months were observed sitting on chairs that were too high which resulted in the children’s legs hanging freely and prevented the children’s feet from resting on the floor to support the children to sit in a comfortable and stable position
Provider's corrective action:
- These children were transitioning up to the Preschool Room from the Toddler Room. When the registered provider realised this issue, immediately new tables were ordered and chairs for the Toddler room and brought the old chairs in the Toddler room upstairs for these two children. Staff will assess the rooms before the children transition
9 January 2024
Bailieborough Community Resource House, Bailieborough · Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials
- 1. In Shooting Stars Room, a large empty wooden piece of furniture took up valuable space which otherwise was required to be used to enhance the home corner area. 2. In the Wobbler Room, clear floor space was not available to promote gross motor development as it was mostly covered in mats of different levels, therefore children’s (aged between 1 year 1 month to 2 years 5 months) movements were unable to manoeuvre push along toys. 3. In The Wobbler there were an inadequate supply of age-appropriate tables and chairs, the was one small low table in the dining area of the Wobbler Room and. The children were placed in highchairs to facilitate a painting activity as there were no low tables and chairs in the room
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action 1. Large wooden piece of furniture was removed from Shooting Star Room 2. Mats have been removed to allow clearer floor space to promote gross motor development. 3. Highchairs are only used during activities for the children that have just turned one year old and cannot sit independently (unaided) on chairs yet. Preventative Action 1. Regular checks will be conducted and observations in rooms to ensure all storage units/furniture is being used and not taking up valuable floor space. 2. Observe room floor space regularly to make sure there is adequate clear space available to manoeuvre push along toys etc. 3. Children that can sit independent and unaided sit on low chair at the table during activities. Extra table and chairs are available when needed. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has been accepted. The manager has satisfactorily addressed each non-compliance. Photographic evidence was submitted which included photographs of the Wobbler Room where children have clear floor space to push toys and promote gross motor development. Photographs of the extension of the home corner area following removal of a large piece of furniture. Regulation 21 has been addressed