ABC Pre-School, Thurles — inspection reports and findings

Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Thurles, Tipperary · Tusla ID TU2015TY003 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

(2)(a)(b) The inspectors reviewed 21 staff files and 2 student files. While it is acknowledged that two validated references were available for 15 staff members, there were no references available for 5 staff members. There was only one validated reference available for 1 staff member. (2)(d) While out of state police vetting was available for three staff members, police vetting was vetting was not available for three other staff members this posed a possible risk to the children

Provider's corrective action:

Two references were provided for five staff members. One reference was got for one staff member. Out of state police vetting was applied for three staff members and confirmation of same was sent to the Early Years Inspector. Going forward all pre-employment documentation will be received and filed prior to commencement of employment

General safety: 1. The service did not demonstrate compliance with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice requiring services to re-new Garda vetting every three years. Garda vetting was available for all staff members. However, one Garda vetting disclosure 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 Infection Control: 2. The mattresses in four cots were not wipeable or covered with a wipeable mattress cover which posed as risk of cross contamination. 3. A play matt on the floor of Little Einstein’s 1 was visibly stained which posed as risk of cross contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. Garda vetting for one staff member has been renewed. Infection Control: 2. Waterproof mattresses protectors have been placed on the cots. Waterproof/wipeable mattresses have been ordered for the cots. 3. Play matt has been removed and disposed of

Found compliant: Regulation 10, 11, 15, 25, 28.

ABC Pre-School