{ "description": "26 services, one per county — not from a single county", "as_of": "2026-09-11", "licence": "PSI Licence (Ireland)", "entites": [ { "tusla_id": "TU2015WX141", "name": "1.2.3. Academy Pre-School & Montessori", "town": "Gorey", "county": "Wexford", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2024-10-07", "non_compliances": [], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/1-2-3-academy-pre-school-montessori-gorey/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015CC003", "name": "A Breath of Fresh Air Full Day Care", "town": "Carrigaline", "county": "Cork", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2025-06-10", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "General Safety: 1. There was a loose cable accessible to the children attending the Creche room, posing a risk of strangulation. Fire Safety: 2. A fire exit door was key locked, posing a safety risk during a fire evacuation. Action submitted by the Registered Provider" ], "provider_response": [ "General Safety: 1.The loose cable was secured to the wall. Fire Safety: 2. The lock on the fire exit door has been replaced with a traditional latch lock" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/a-breath-of-fresh-air-full-day-care-carrigaline/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015WW138", "name": "A Place to Grow Montessori", "town": "Wicklow Town", "county": "Wicklow", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2025-12-01", "non_compliances": [], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/a-place-to-grow-montessori-wicklow-town/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2019KE002SA", "name": "A.R.K.CLUB Limited", "town": "Kilcock", "county": "Kildare", "type": "School Age Service", "latest_inspection": "2024-02-19", "non_compliances": [], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/a-r-k-club-limited-kilcock/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015DR189", "name": "ABA Preschool Academy", "town": "Dublin 18", "county": "Dublin", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2023-03-22", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "9", "title": "Management and recruitment", "findings": [ "(3) The registered provider did not take appropriate measures to ensure that all employees were suitable to work in an early years service prior to their commencement as outlined below: • The registered provider did not ensure that nine references were validated for four staff members prior to them commencing work in the service as follows: - One staff member commenced working in the service on 01 February 2021 and two references for this staff member were validated on 05 February 2021. - One staff member commenced working in the service on 04 October 2021 and two references for this staff member were validated on 05 November and 15 November 2021 respectively. - One staff member commenced working in the service on 18 May 2022 and two references for this staff member were validated on 18 May 2022. - One staff member commenced working in the service on 07 June 2022 and two references for this staff member were validated on 07 June 2022. (4) There was no evidence available to show that five of the adults who had been employed since the last inspection and who were working directly with the children in the service held a relevant major award in Early Childhood Care and Education on the National Framework of Qualifications. The registered provider and four of the adults stated that applications had been submitted to the DCEDIY for recognition of their qualifications, but these applications had been unsuccessful. Documentation was available to demonstrate that a fifth adult has enrolled in a relevant course on the National Framework of Qualifications" ], "provider_response": [ "(3) References were validated already for current employees. A meeting was held with recruitment team explaining the importance of references being validated prior to employees commencing employment. (4) This is an ongoing matter where our funding body (Department of Education) does not meet the same requirements as our regulatory body, Tusla. Letters have been sent to all relevant parties to try and rectify this matter. Awaiting responses from relevant bodies to rectify the issues facing Early Intervention Preschools funded under the Home Tuition Scheme, Group Providers. Meanwhile, we have reduced numbers and capacity whilst trying a big recruitment drive; to only employ level 8 Irish citizens or those who have studied and worked in an English speaking country for 3 years, to recruit for 30 staff across school" ] }, { "regulation": "16", "title": "Record in relation to pre-school service", "findings": [ "(h) Details of the attendance of each child were not recorded at the time of entering the service. At 10:15 none of the six children present had been signed in on the attendance record. This posed a risk to the safe evacuation of children in the event of a fire" ], "provider_response": [ "All children will be marked in as they arrive. All staff were reminded of the importance of marking children in immediately upon arrival and agree this is the way it will happen moving forward" ] }, { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "The inspector observed a number of practices which posed a risk of transmission of infection within the service: Infection Control: 1. An open bowl containing two rice cakes was observed stored on top of the hand dryer in one of the sanitary accommodation areas. 2. There was no paper towel dispenser in both sanitary areas used by the service. There were no paper towels for hand drying in one of the sanitary areas. A roll of kitchen towel was observed in the other sanitary area, staff and children were observed using this to dry their hands on the day of inspection posing a risk of cross contamination. 3. There was no pedal bin in the preschool rooms, two open lidded bins were observed in these rooms. The bin used for disposing of nappies in the sanitary accommodation did not have a lid. Action submitted by the Registered Provider" ], "provider_response": [ "Infection Control: 1. The rice cakes have since been removed and placed in a plastic bag outside of bathroom for the remaining time of toilet training. 2. A paper towel dispenser is available in the main bathroom. There is a hand dryer available in the smaller bathroom. 3. Pedal bins have been placed in the bathroom and the classrooms. Staff were reminded that no food should be left in toilets/sanitary areas and we have had a refresher on the infection control policy in place" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/aba-preschool-academy-dublin-18/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015GY005", "name": "Abacus Montessori & Creche", "town": "Oranmore", "county": "Galway", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2024-08-28", "non_compliances": [], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/abacus-montessori-creche-oranmore/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015MH003", "name": "Abbey Montessori", "town": "Trim", "county": "Meath", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2026-04-29", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "?", "title": "Regulation not named in the report text", "findings": [ "(1) The registered provider had failed to submit an application and to be approved for a change of circumstances in relation to the maximum number of children that can be accommodated at any one time. The service was found to be operating outside of its approved registration status which permitted a maximum of 44 children attending at any one time. The attendance records indicated the following. • 29 April 2026 46 children in attendance. • 28 April 2026 46 children in attendance. • 27 April 2026 47 children in attendance. • 20 April 2026 45 children in attendance" ], "provider_response": [ "The registered provider stated that they will close for the summer and this minor increase in numbers will no longer be in place. In September 2026, 44 children are enrolled in Abbey Montessori. The waiting list is full, and parents have been notified that there is no available place for their children. Summary Comment The actions submitted by the registered provider in their corrective and preventive action plan have addressed the noncompliance. This will be reviewed on the next inspection" ] }, { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "General Safety: 1. The registered provider did not ensure a risk of injury was minimised in relation to cleaning products. The inspector observed cleaning agents stored on a low container in a storage section of the Green room. Whilst there was a low partition to the storage area, the cleaning products were accessible to the children and presented a possible risk of injury" ], "provider_response": [ "Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. The registered provider stated that the storage basket was placed at 5ft from the ground and was behind a door that is 4ft high. The cleaning products also have a closed safety lock. However, on the day of the inspection, removed the products and placed them inside a box with a lid, storing them on top of the teachers shelf" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/abbey-montessori-trim/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015MO001", "name": "Abbey Tots", "town": "Claremorris", "county": "Mayo", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2026-03-11", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "9", "title": "Management and recruitment", "findings": [ "The following vetting information was unavailable for inspection: (2) (a) Two written, validated references from past employers particularly their most recent employers were required for one of the adults. (d) The work history/curriculum vitae on file for one staff member had gaps in information and was incomplete. Additional information was required to confirm that international police vetting was not required for the staff member in relation to these gaps. (4) The documentation available for inspection regarding the qualification for a staff member who worked directly with the children was insufficient to show that the qualification met the regulatory requirements" ], "provider_response": [ "The service advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a) The staff curriculum vitae has been reviewed, and references have been obtained from the two most recent previous employers. The service has Introduced a mandatory recruitment validation form for all candidates and has planned a monthly audit of staff files. (d) All staff files were reviewed and any gaps in employment were identified and clarified directly with the staff member. Curriculum vitae were updated to reflect accurate employment and education/training timelines. The service has introduced a curriculum vitae screening checklist requiring all gaps to be explained before progressing a candidate. Recruitment staff have been trained and monthly audits scheduled in the service. (4) The staff member has received confirmation from the relevant body that the qualification does not meet the regulatory requirements. The staff member is in the process of undertaking the training required to complete the award and is not now considered in the adult:child ratio. An additional qualified staff member is now working with the children in the playroom while the staff member completes their award. The service will inform the Inspectorate when the qualification has been completed by the staff member" ] }, { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for eighteen staff members. However, the vetting disclosure for one staff member was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. A gate in an outdoor area not used by the children during the inspection required additional measures to ensure security of the gate. An additional securing mechanism was placed on the gate by the designated person in charge during the inspection. 3. A cupboard lock was broken in the Waddler room which could pose a potential access/safety risk as there were paints in this press. 4. On the day of inspection at 11.38hrs, there was a temperature reading of 46.8°C, from the warm water tap at the wash hand basin, used by children in the nappy changing area. At 11.50hrs, there was a temperature reading of 47.3°C. These water temperatures were above the recommended 43°C upper safety limit to prevent potential risk of scalding. 5. The foot operated pedal bin in the Toddler room was broken, and a flip top bin was observed in hallway. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The service advised in writing that:" ], "provider_response": [ "General Safety: 1. All staff files were reviewed on 11 March 2026 to identify expired or soon‑to‑expire Garda Vetting. Renewal of Garda vetting has been added to the mandatory annual staff file audit. A Garda Vetting tracking log has been created to record vetting dates and renewal deadlines for all staff. A risk assessment form has been created. 2. A securing mechanism was placed on the gate on 11 March 2026 to ensure it remains closed at all times during operation. Staff were informed of the updated procedure and reminded to check the gate as part of daily safety checks and during the day. A monthly premises safety audit will check that all gates are functioning correctly with any issues reported immediately to management and logged. 3. The broken cupboard lock was replaced with a secure child‑proof locking mechanism.. Staff were reminded immediately of the requirement to ensure all hazardous materials are always inaccessible to children and report any issue to management immediately. A monthly premises safety audit will now include inspection of all locks, gates, and storage areas containing hazardous materials. 4. The sink taken out of use on the day of inspection. The thermostatic controls were adjusted by the maintenance staff and will be inspected and serviced every 6 months or sooner if issues arise. Staff have been reminded of the requirement to test water before children use sinks. Any temperature outside the safe range must be reported immediately and recorded in the maintenance log. 5. The bins were replaced and staff were reminded that only foot‑operated bins are permitted in children’s areas for hygiene and infection control. Staff have been instructed to report any damaged or unsuitable equipment immediately using the maintenance log. A stock of spare foot‑operated bins will be kept on site to allow immediate replacement if needed" ] }, { "regulation": "29", "title": "Premises", "findings": [ "(d) 1. The lid of the toilet cistern in the staff sanitary unit was missing and required replacement. 2. The tap at the wash hand basin in the Waddler room was broken and required replacement" ], "provider_response": [ "The service advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action (d) 1. A new cistern lid was fitted securely and the toilet was checked to ensure that it is safe. 2. The broken tap in the waddler room was replaced by a tradesman. The new tap was tested after installation to ensure it is functioning correctly, provides safe water flow, and poses no risk to children or staff. To prevent recurrence of issues, a qualified plumber is to be contacted by staff immediately for any plumbing‑related maintenance concerns. All staff have been informed that plumbing issues must be reported on the same day using the maintenance log. The Person in Charge will arrange a plumber promptly" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/abbey-tots-claremorris/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015CN001", "name": "ABC Childcare", "town": "Cavan", "county": "Cavan", "type": "Full Day", "latest_inspection": "2026-02-24", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "9", "title": "Management and recruitment", "findings": [ "(2)(c) One Garda vetting disclosure was unavailable for one adult. An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider on 24 February 2026" ], "provider_response": [ "Garda Vetting for new staff member has been applied for and vetting disclosure has been received and forwarded to Tusla. Garda vetting disclosure will be available for all new staff before employment commences so that regulatory compliance is met" ] }, { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "Administration of Medication: Records reviewed outlined that a preschool child was recorded as having an allergy to certain food products. The staff verbally outlined to the inspector the child’s allergy. However, no care plans were completed and signed by the child’s parents to include signs, symptoms and procedures for what staff should do in the case of a reaction and or emergency" ], "provider_response": [ "Corrective & Preventive Action Administration of Medication: The child in question didn’t have an allergy to certain food products but had a very mild intolerance to certain dairy products. At no stage was the child in any danger of suffering from any life-threatening reaction to these foods because the worst-case scenario would be that the child would vomit if these foods were consumed. A recommendation by the inspector was that a care plan be in place. After speaking to the child’s mother about a care plan, she informed me that the child no longer has any intolerance to these foods and that she didn’t mention it to us as the child doesn’t have these foods in creche. If any child has an Allergy/intolerance to any food product, I will ensure that there is a care plan in place. In the case of a very mild intolerance to any food product, we will have on display a picture of the child and describe what will happen if they eat/come in to contact with these foods" ] }, { "regulation": "29", "title": "Premises", "findings": [ "(d) A toilet seat was missing from one of the two toilets in the children’s sanitary facilities on the first floor. This is a recurring non-compliance from the last inspection, where the registered provider's response detailed that “New Toilet seat is scheduled to be fitted 19/07/25. Toilet seats will be checked daily & replaced/repaired promptly”. The corrective and preventive actions taken by the registered provider did not adequately address the non- compliance or prevent the non-compliance from recurring" ], "provider_response": [ "New toilet seat has been fitted. Toilet seats will be replaced if broken and a spare seat will be stored and fitted promptly if needed" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/abc-childcare-cavan/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015DL003", "name": "ABC Childcare Centre", "town": "Lifford", "county": "Donegal", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2026-03-19", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "Safe Sleep: 1. It was observed that children sleeping on floor beds were not supervised in accordance with regulatory requirements. The sleep environment requires continuous in‑room supervision; however, at the time of inspection, no staff member was present in the sleep room while children were sleeping. Sleep was observed by the inspector between the times of 12pm to 12.30pm. 2. It was identified that the supervising staff member did not carry out or record physical sleep checks every 10 minutes, as required. Sleep observations must be completed, documented, and recorded in accordance with the service’s sleep policy. Sleep was observed by the inspector between the times of 12pm to 12.30pm. Action submitted by the Registered Provider" ], "provider_response": [ "Safe Sleep: 1. Following the inspection, we reviewed our sleep supervision procedures to ensure full compliance with Regulation 23 Safe Sleep requirements. Immediate action was taken to ensure that children sleeping on floor beds who are under the age of 2 are always supervised by a staff member physically present in the sleep room rather than 10-minute checks that we thought were in line with requirements. All staff have been made aware of proper requirements to ensure safe sleep. 2. Following the inspection, we reviewed sleep monitoring practices in relation to Regulation 23 and the service’s Safe Sleep Policy. Visual sleep checks were being conducted and recorded by staff; however, physical sleep checks every 10 minutes were not consistently carried out in line with regulatory requirements. The matter was addressed immediately with all staff members. Going forward, staff will ensure that physical sleep checks are completed every 10 minutes for all sleeping children and accurately recorded on the sleep monitoring records" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/abc-childcare-centre-lifford/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015LD029", "name": "ABC Childcare Drumlish", "town": "Drumlish", "county": "Longford", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2025-07-28", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "General Safety: 1. The main entrance door to the service was observed unsecured at 10:46am, immediate corrective action was taken by the person in charge once it was brought to their attention by the inspector and remained secured for the remainder of the inspection. 2. The entrance door to the Baby room and Portacabin building were observed during the inspection not to be consistently secured to prevent unauthorised entry to the two areas. It is acknowledged that corrective actions were completed when it was brought to the attention of the staff members and both entrance doors were secured. 3. There was no documentary evidence that daily indoor room and outdoor risk assessments were completed and maintained to ensure a safe play and work environment for the children and staff. 4. A cord blind was observed to be unsecured in the Pre-school room. A corrective action was completed by the inspector where the loose cords were secured and placed out of reach ; the completed action was brought to the attention of both staff in the room. 5. There were no visibility strips on the full-length glass doors in the Baby room. This created a potential risk of injury to a child if they failed to recognise the glass panels. Infection Control: 6. The nappy change practices required to be reviewed as it was observed that the single use disposable apron and disposable gloves were not removed following the bagging up of the soiled nappy . Soiled nappies, used aprons and used disposable gloves need to be disposed of at the same time following removal of the old nappy for best infection control practices. 7. The low-level sleep beds were stored with the sheets in situ; this was inadequate for infection control practices as the sheets had the potential to be in contact with each other. 8. Wipes were used to firstly clean the children’s faces and then reused to clean the children’s hands in the Baby room. This posed an infection control risk as the children’s hands were not adequately cleaned. This was a non-compliance following inspection conducted on 17 October 2024. The corrective action submitted by the registered provider following the inspection failed to prevent recurrence of this non-compliance. Safe Sleep: 9. Two cot mattresses were observed not to fit the cots they were placed in snugly thus leaving a gap at one end; this had the potential to cause an entrapment injury to a child. 10. The cot mattress in the foldable cot did not have a recognised safety label attached. 11. Two cots were placed adjacent to the full-length blind covering the fire escape door and as a result was accessible to children. 12. A plug in air freshener with liquid contained in its receptacle, was observed plugged in beside a cot and was accessible to a child; it is acknowledged there was no child using the cot at the time of the inspection. 13. Two plastic storage units were observed placed between two sets of cots; this created a potential risk of a child gaining a foot hold and climbing out of the cot and a further potential risk of injury in the process. 14. The available cot room risk assessment, which was displayed on the wall in the cot room, did not prompt the identification the above risks observed by the inspector. 15. An area of mould was observed on the ceiling of the cot room. Fire Safety: 16. The fire exit door in the sleep room was obstructed by a cot, a plastic storage unit, a cot mattress and a metal clothes horse. This could potentially compromise the evacuation of children and adults from this area in the building in the event of a fire or other emergency occurring. 17. There was no signage for the fire assembly point in outdoor area. Action submitted by the Registered Provider" ], "provider_response": [ "General Safety: 1. All doors were locked immediately, and we are ensuring they are locked every day . A MS teams meeting with held with all staff to remind them of the importance of keeping the entrance doors locked. 2. All doors were locked immediately, and we are ensuring they are locked every day. A MS teams meeting with held with all staff to remind them of the importance of keeping the entrance doors locked. 3. The cleaning sheet has been updated to include a risk assessment . The indoor and outdoor maintenance risk assessment is completed by the caretaker weekly. The updated sheet has a space for staff to document a ny risks/hazards that they identify. 4. The cord blind was replaced on the blind with a new cord and secured. 5. Visibility strips have been added to the window in the form of a window art decoration. Infection Control: 6. The nappy changing policy has been updated and shared this with all staff. All staff have been re -trained in nappy changing practice. 7. The bed sheets are stored in individual storage boxes with each child’s names on them and beds are dressed as they need before children go to sleep. 8. Disposable wipes have been replaced with individual face cloths for each child. Retraining has been competed with the staff on the importance of proper effective handwashing. The practice will be monitored by room leaders and the centre manager. Safe Sleep: 9. All cots were checked and are fitted with snugly fitting mattresses. A new cleaning/risk assessment was created for the sleep room to prompt staff to check mattresses. 10. The foldable cot has been replaced with a regular cot and a snug fitting mattress with a recognised safety label attached. 11. The sleep room was reviewed, and the cots have been re-arranged in the room. 12. Plug in air fresheners are not used in the centre. A new cleaning/risk assessment was created for the sleep room to prompt staff to check all plugs have safety covers on them and to ensure that there is nothing plugged in within children’s reach. 13. The storage units were removed following the sleep room review. 14. The risk assessment has been updated. 15. The mould has been cleaned, and the ceiling was repainted. Fire Safety: 16. All items were removed to ensure the fire exit is clear. A new cleaning/risk assessment was created for the sleep room to prompt staff to check that the fire exit is kept clear at all times. 17. The fire assembly sign was changed to the opposite side of the garden and is now securely fixed. The sign is larger and more visible" ] }, { "regulation": "25", "title": "First aid", "findings": [ "(1) While it is acknowledged there are staff trained in first aid response (FAR), there was no person with FAR training on the premises between 8:00am – 9:00am daily and immediately available to the children on the day of inspection as observed by the staff roster" ], "provider_response": [ "(1) Two staff members are booked to do first aid response (FAR) training. This will ensure that are staff trained in first aid response (FAR) available to the children at all times" ] }, { "regulation": "19", "title": "Health, welfare and development of child", "findings": [ "Physical and material environment: 1. The physical and material environment in the Baby room requires review to meet the developmental requirements of the age group attending which was 18 months to 2 years. It is acknowledged that there was an adequate quantity of toys and equipment in the room however they were placed on the window sills, on high shelves or in containers and not freely available to the children to make their own choices about what they would like to play with. A standing multi activity unit and a baby gym were unsuitable for the age group attending on the day. There were minimal areas of interest and what was available was poorly presented. The kitchen play unit required more props for examp le, tea sets, pots and pans, dolls, cot/buggies, child sized hoover to prompt make believe and symbolic play and learning for the age group in the Baby room. There w ere no sensory play opportunities , push pull toys and minimal real-life equipment to encourage children’s imaginative play. Additional equipment such as soft climbing cushions, a crawling tunnel, simple peg board puzzles, stacking toys and shape sorter puzzles, sensory mats, push/pull equipment, treasure baskets with natural and open -ended materials, rattles and musical instruments, will support the chi ldren’s developing language, social and emotional skills as well as stimulating their imagination and curiosity. 2. There were no sensory play materials such as sand , water, play dough available to the children attending the Senior Toddler room. 3. The children in the Baby and Senor Toddler room were observed not to go outdoors for play during the inspection. It is acknowledged that there was maintenance works in the main outdoor area however there were alternative outdoor areas available in the service" ], "provider_response": [ "1. The baby room has been reviewed. Toys and materials are now stored so the children have free choice of play and more defined areas of play has been created to make it more inviting for the children. Those areas are fully stocked with props and materials for symbolic pay. A new sensory bu sy board has been attached to the wall and 2 hand held ones. We also have a sensory table where the children can enjoy sand and water play. There is new push / pull equipment soft climbing cushions and additional equipment to stimulate the children’s imagination and curiosity. The rooms will be reviewed at the end of each term to ensure that they are meeting the children’s stages of development as they grow within their environment. 2. A new sensory table was purchased so the children can enjoy sand and water play. Play dough is made weekly and stored in a sealed container so children can enjoy play dough with a variety of tools/cutters and shapes. A new cleaning/risk assessment was created for each room with questions to prompt staff to ensure there is clean fresh water/sand/playdough available for the children. 3. The children were brought out in the afternoon and staff were advised of the importance of daily outdoor time for all children. There is new fencing in place to secure all outdoor areas" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/abc-childcare-drumlish-drumlish/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2017RN500", "name": "ABC Childcare", "town": "Rosscommon", "county": "Roscommon", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2025-12-10", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "General Safety 1. There were sharp edges on the corners of two of the raised planting beds, posing a potential safety risk. 2. The goal post in the outdoor play area was not anchored, and the netting was ripped which could pose a potential safety risk. 3. A storage press containing cleaning products in the junior ECCE room was not secured and a cleaning spray was stored within child reach in the Junior ECCE full day care room posing a potential safety risk. 4. There were four wall mounted chalk boards in the outdoor area which were broken/cracked and could pose a potential safety risk. 5. A play washing machine and plastic sink from the play kitchen in the junior ECCE room were broken with sharp edges exposed which pose a potential risk of injury to a child. It is acknowledged these items were removed on the day of inspection. The door on the play kitchen in the junior ECCE room was not secure. 6. An electric cable in the hallway between the junior ECCE room and the senior ECCE room was not securely attached to the wall and could pose a potential safety concern. 7. There was a black cable on the artificial grassed area, posing a tripping hazard. 8. In the senior toddler room, a section of the roof on the doll’s house was broken 9. A bag of coal was used to cover a drain in the outdoor area which could pose a potential safety concern. Infection Control: 10. The water temperature taken from the hot tap was only 12.5°C in the junior ECCE full day care room. 11. A section of the child sized couch in the senior toddler room was ripped which could prove difficult to effectively clean. Action submitted by the Registered Provider" ], "provider_response": [ "General Safety: The registered provider submitted a written response to advise 1. The planting beds have been rounded and they are sourcing covers to cover the planting areas 2. Specially purposed sandbags have been attached to the goalposts adding weight to prevent movement. Goal post nets have also been attached to the goals posts and made secure. Added goal posts to the outdoor risk assessment – sand level and nets to be checked during the outdoor assessment 3. Labels have been placed on presses containing cleaning products and door locks have been purchased and fitted to ensure they are inaccessible to the children at all times. Spoke with staff about the importance of safe storage and dangers of cleaning products – memo also sent to all staff with reminder to keep cleaning presses locked and secure. 4. All chalkboards have been removed from the fences in the outdoor area. 5. The broken items have been removed, and the door of the play kitchen has been secured. Discussed with staff the need to remove broken toys in line with our health and safety policy – broken items need to be reported to manager and discarded of. Also included within staff memo 6. The electric cable in the hallway between the junior ECCE room and the senior ECCE room has been removed. 7. The black cable has been pulled onto the gravel area and covered over with stones. Cable/fence area added to outdoor risk assessment for continual checks to take place and ensure grass area free of debris 8. The section of roof on the dolls house in the senior toddler room has been repaired. Cleaning sheets adapted to include reporting of broken/damaged play materials to manager 9. A drain cover has been fitted to the downpipe and secured to the wall, the bag of stones have been removed. Infection Control: 10. Temperature corrected at mains switch; water running at warmer and more appropriate temperature. 11. The couches have been repaired, and machine washable covers have been added to the couch also and this can be removed for cleaning. Cleaning sheets adapted to include reporting of broken/damaged materials to manager – checked weekly" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/abc-childcare-rosscommon/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015LH024", "name": "ABC Childsplay Creche", "town": "Dundalk", "county": "Louth", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2026-04-24", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "9", "title": "Management and recruitment", "findings": [ "(d) See Statutory Notice section in relation to Improvement Notice IN1302 served" ], "provider_response": [] }, { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "General Safety: 1. In Pod B the lid of the shell shaped sand pit was cracked and was a potential pinch and injury hazard. 2. The record of servicing for the fire extinguishers and smoke alarm system indicated that they had not been serviced on an annual basis as required to ensure that they are operating correctly in the event of an emergency" ], "provider_response": [ "Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. The entire sand pit has been replaced. The risk assessment has been updated to include daily sand pit checks to ensure this is not overlooked in the future. Staff have been updated in the risk assessment checks. 2. The fire records of servicing for the fire extinguishers and smoke alarms have been serviced and completed in May 2026. Fire extinguishers and smoke alarm services have been added to the a new manager’s annual checklist. A new fire company has been employed to carry out quarterly checks to ensure this is not a recurring issue" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/abc-childsplay-creche-dundalk/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2023CE002", "name": "ABC Future Heroes Preschool", "town": "Cooraclare", "county": "Clare", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2026-02-18", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "26", "title": "Fire safety measures", "findings": [ "(a) A record was not available of the monthly fire drills that are required to be carried out in the service. The last fire drill was carried out in December 2025" ], "provider_response": [ "(1)(a) A fire drill was immediately conducted with all staff and children attending the service. A report was created, adding the number of staff and number of children present, the evacuation time, and the person in charge. ABC Future Heroes Preschool has added fire drill to its calendar and reports will be kept for each fire drill" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/abc-future-heroes-preschool-cooraclare/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015TY083", "name": "ABC Montessori", "town": "Cashel", "county": "Tipperary", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2024-01-26", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "19", "title": "Health, welfare and development of child", "findings": [ "Children did not have free access to drinks during the session. Children were only observed to avail of fluids during their morning snack when lunch bags were handed out. A drinks station was created the day following the inspection" ], "provider_response": [ "A drinks table was put in place the day after inspection. A drinks table will now be an established feature of our classroom going forward" ] }, { "regulation": "26", "title": "Fire safety measures", "findings": [ "(1)(b) It is acknowledged that there was a record available demonstrating that the firefighting equipment was last serviced on 04 December 2023. However appropriate documentation was not available on the day of inspection to confirm that the smoke alarm system was recently maintained by a competent contractor" ], "provider_response": [ "Documentary proof of the inspection of the smoke alarm system was sourced. The contractor who inspects firefighting equipment and smoke alarms was informed that certification for the smoke alarms will always be required in future" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/abc-montessori-cashel/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015CW002", "name": "Absolute Beginners Crèche", "town": "Tullow", "county": "Carlow", "type": "Full Day", "latest_inspection": "2025-08-20", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "The temperature in the sleep room attached to the baby room was not maintained between 16⁰C and 20⁰C at all times. This measure is required for safe sleep practice in a preschool service for children under 1 years old. There were 2 children under 1 and 3 children aged between 1 and 2 in the room on the day of inspection", "The thermometer on the wall of the sleep room attached to the baby room was not recording the temperature accurately on the day of inspection. Time Sleep room attached to baby room temperatures recorded by the inspector Wall thermometer in the room Children Sleeping 11:30 24.0⁰C 22.7⁰C One child over one year and one child under one year sleeping 12:20 24.2⁰C 22.2⁰C One child over one year sleeping 12:55 24.3⁰C 22.3⁰C One child over one year sleeping and one child under one sleeping. 14:25 23.4⁰C 22.4 ⁰C One child under one year sleeping An immediate action notice was issued on the 20 August 2025 regarding this non-compliance. An adequate response was submitted to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate on the 22 August 2025 to demonstrate the actions taken to correct the non-compliance. It is acknowledged at 11:30 when the inspector informed staff of the high temperature recorded in the sleep room, they opened the windows and rechecked the air conditioning unit in the sleep room", "Children were put down to sleep still dressed in their day clothes. Children are required to be put down to sleep in loosely fitting clothing to ensure they are cool and comfortable during their nap times. Action submitted by the Registered Provider" ], "provider_response": [ "1.2. The heating in the sleep room has been adjusted to ensure the temperature remains within the required range of 16–20°C. A new calibrated wall thermometer has been installed. Staff have been instructed to monitor and record the temperature every 10 minutes while the room is in use. A competent professional has been commissioned by the registered provider to provide recommendations for the installation of suitable air conditioning units to maintain a consistent temperature in the sleep room", "The safe sleep policy has been amended to include that children should be put down to sleep-in loose-fitting clothing. This amendment was also shared with parents" ] }, { "regulation": "29", "title": "Premises", "findings": [ "The metal on the taps in the preschool room was corroded", "The water for hand washing was not thermostatically controlled throughout the service. The water remained cold throughout the day in all the warm water taps in the service. A staff member told the inspector that the water heater in the preschool room was not turned on as it was too hot for the children to use" ], "provider_response": [ "The taps have been replaced", "The water heater was reset to ensure thermostatically controlled water is always now available for handwashing in the service. The immersion in the service has been repaired by an electrician. Staff have been reminded to immediately report any issues with water temperature or maintenance requirements to management so that repairs can be carried out promptly" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/absolute-beginners-creche-tullow/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015LK006", "name": "ACM Kidz", "town": "Castleconnell", "county": "Limerick", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2026-01-16", "non_compliances": [], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/acm-kidz-castleconnell/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015SO001", "name": "Acorn Montessori School", "town": "Cliffoney", "county": "Sligo", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2026-06-23", "non_compliances": [], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/acorn-montessori-school-cliffoney/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2022LS003SA", "name": "After the Bell Afterschool", "town": "Portlaoise", "county": "Laois", "type": "School Age Service", "latest_inspection": "2024-07-22", "non_compliances": [], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/after-the-bell-afterschool-portlaoise/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015MN001", "name": "Aghabog Early Years", "town": "Smithborough", "county": "Monaghan", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2025-03-28", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "9", "title": "Management and recruitment", "findings": [ "(2)(a) and (b) • One staff member required a second written reference. • One staff member required their second reference to be validated. (4) One staff member who worked directly with the preschool children did not have documentary evidence of having a minimum Level 5 childcare qualification" ], "provider_response": [ "(2)(a) and (b) A second reference received from the staff member and both staff members references are validated. Staff references to be kept updated and need to provide 2 when starting employment. (4) Staff member has provided proof of qualifications. New staff cannot start working with children until they provide all proof of qualification" ] }, { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "General Safety: 1. There were sharp unprotected corners on the tables in the large hall and on the white and brown shelving units in the care room. These are a potential injury hazard" ], "provider_response": [ "Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: Corner guards have been attached to all corners of units and tables. Extra corner guards have been purchased and if any are removed or fall off the can be replaced immediately" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/aghabog-early-years-smithborough/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015KY003", "name": "Alphabet Academy", "town": "Listowel", "county": "Kerry", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2025-03-31", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "General Safety: 1. Grapes served for the morning snack were not halved, posing a risk of choking to children. 2. There was an unsecured cable attached to a floor cleaner accessible to the children posing a risk of injury to the children. 3. Garda vetting disclosures were available for 3 adults. However, 1 Garda vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’ Infection Control: 4. The perishable food items observed on inspection were not stored in the fridge provided posing a risk of food spoilage. Fire Safety: 5. The fire alarm system was not serviced on an annual basis, the last service recorded took place 12/5/’23. 6. The fire extinguisher was not serviced on an annual basis, the last service recorded took place on 06/2023. Action submitted by the Registered Provider" ], "provider_response": [ "General Safety: 1. All fruit and vegetables served for lunch will be halved or quartered before the children eat them. The knife used will be stored at high level out the reach of the children. Every morning all fruit and vegetables will be halved or quartered to prevent a risk of choking. 2. A wireless spray mop is now in use and it will be continued to be used. It replaces the floor cleaner with the cable. 3. The person has been re-vetted. The staff files will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that the necessary documents as required are held on file and updated as needed. Infection Control: 4. On arrival of the children to the service any perishable food items will be placed in the fridge. Fire Safety: 5. & 6. The fire alarm and the fire extinguisher were serviced on 04.04.’25. The Fire safety policy will be reviewed annually to ensure the fire alarm and the fire extinguisher is serviced annually" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/alphabet-academy-listowel/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015WD003", "name": "An Duine Beag, Montessori School", "town": "Dunhill", "county": "Waterford", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2026-05-11", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "9", "title": "Management and recruitment", "findings": [ "(9)(2) Following a discussion with the registered provider, it was determined that they employed 10 staff members and these files were reviewed. (a)(b)(c)(d) While it is acknowledged all the documentation required for staff in this regulation was available for nine staff members, documentation for one staff who had joined the service that day was unavailable. The registered provider, once it was acknowledged that Garda vetting and other vetting documents were not available, organised that the new staff member would work off site until all the required paperwork was received. The staff member left the premises at this time" ], "provider_response": [ "(9)(2) The registered provider stated that the staff member works from home until the Garda vetting has been received and the required documentation has been inserted into the staff files. A new procedure has been introduced where both the manager and deputy manager will sign off on the vetting documents once received" ] }, { "regulation": "16", "title": "Record in relation to pre-school service", "findings": [ "(a) The registered provider did not ensure there was a record of experience for one staff member" ], "provider_response": [ "The registered provider stated that the staff details have been complied and assembled in the staff folder. The manager and deputy manager will, going forward, collaboratively assemble and review staff folders on a fortnightly basis" ] }, { "regulation": "31", "title": "Notification of incidents", "findings": [ "(b)(d) The registered provider did not notify Tusla of an incident where a child had been diagnosed with a notifiable disease" ], "provider_response": [ "The registered provider stated that all staff have been informed of the importance and requirement of the childcare service to notify of an outbreak of a notifiable disease. The procedure of submitting an incident form was discussed" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/an-duine-beag-montessori-school-dunhill/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015WH054", "name": "An Gairdin Scoil Montessori", "town": "Mullingar", "county": "Westmeath", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2025-04-30", "non_compliances": [], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/an-gairdin-scoil-montessori-mullingar/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015LM002", "name": "Annaduff Community Childcare Ltd", "town": "Carrick-On-Shannon", "county": "Leitrim", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2024-01-09", "non_compliances": [], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/annaduff-community-childcare-ltd-carrick-on-shannon/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015KK002", "name": "Apple Tree Farm Montessori and Afterschool", "town": "Goresbridge", "county": "Kilkenny", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2026-02-12", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "General Safety: While Garda Vetting disclosures were available for 13 staff members in the service, the Garda vetting disclosure certificates for 4 staff members were not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN 12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Action submitted by the Registered Provider" ], "provider_response": [ "General Safety: Immediately post inspection we reapplied for the four staff member’s renewal of Garda vetting. We will forward same once we have received back. Going forward we will ensure to keep a data base of Garda vetting renewal dates to ensure all staff have Garda Vetting within the previous three years" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/apple-tree-farm-montessori-and-afterschool-goresbridge/" }, { "tusla_id": "TU2015OY042", "name": "Ballycommon Community Childcare Initiative", "town": "Ballycommon", "county": "Offaly", "type": "Sessional", "latest_inspection": "2025-02-05", "non_compliances": [ { "regulation": "23", "title": "Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child", "findings": [ "General Safety: The most recent Garda vetting disclosure presented in respect of three staff members was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Action submitted by the Registered Provider" ], "provider_response": [ "General Safety: 2023 disclosures submitted to the clearing agency were not in the staff members files and could not be located. The service has now submitted an application to the Garda National Bureau to obtain a vetting number for the service as per the new protocols. As soon as this number is received by the service all staff garda vetting will be updated and reviewed. To ensure that this oversight does not occur all garda vetting will now be renewed on an annual basis in September of each year-when staff return following the summer break. Copies of all the disclosures will be personally put into staff files by the deputy manager and additional copies kept by the manager in the administration files" ] }, { "regulation": "26", "title": "Fire safety measures", "findings": [ "There was no up to date maintenance record to indicate that the smoke alarms and firefighting equipment were operational and maintained in the service. The most recent record was dated November 2023" ], "provider_response": [ "The fire service company were contacted on the 08/02/2025 and servicing and testing of the fire detection and alarm system was carried out in the service on the 10/02/2025. Testing on the fire extinguishers and smoke alarm is carried out annually in the service by the company. On this occasion there was a misunderstanding regarding the renewal date for retesting. The childcare service has been in contact with the company who have agreed to pre-arrange annual date for re testing of the extinguishers and smoke alarms" ] } ], "page": "https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/ballycommon-community-childcare-initiative-ballycommon/" } ] }