# Artane Montessori Circle, Dublin 5 — inspection reports and findings > Artane Montessori Circle (Dublin 5, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Artane Montessori Circle Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 5, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY012** · Registered since 1 January 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 2 September 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. Adequate handwashing practices were not observed to be in place in the service for example in Room 1 children were observed to use hand sanitiser in place of handwashing before eating snack at 10:20am. This is contrary to the HPSC guide for infection control which states warm running water and soap should be used for handwashing. 2. A basket containing handtowels was present between the sinks in the sanitary area in Room 1 and drops of water were visible on the handtowels. This posed a risk of cross contamination. It is acknowledged that a hand towel dispenser was present, accessible to the children and available for use on the day of inspection. 3. A number of items were observed to be stored in the children’s sanitary area such as mops, buckets and play equipment. This posed an infection control risk to the children. 4. The flooring in the sanitary area in room 1 and two was worn which prevented adequate cleaning and posed an infection control risk. 5. Two sofas in Room 2 were observed to be torn which prevented adequate cleaning and posed an infection control risk. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Infection Control: 1. The hand washing policy has been given to each staff member as a reminder of the policy in place. Children’s hands will be washed using our portable hand sinks and dried with paper towels. The portable hand sinks will be filled each day on arrival with warm running water and soap is available to be used for hand washing as per our Hand Washing Policy. 2. The basket has been removed and the hand towel dispenser is being used which is accessible and available to the children. 3. The mops, bucket and water tray have been removed from the bathroom to a new storage area. A bathroom checklist has been displayed in the bathroom area. 4. Approval was sought from the building management committee to carry out the work re: changing the floor and has been approved. Work will commence shortly. 5. The sofa edges have been recovered. As part of infection control any damaged items should be replaced Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 21, 25, 26, 29. ### Other services in Dublin - [Ashgrove Creche and Montessori School](/creche/ashgrove-creche-and-montessori-school-churchtown-lower.md) Churchtown Lower - [Ashgrove Creche & Montessori](/creche/ashgrove-creche-montessori-dublin-14.md) Dublin 14 - [Avenir School of Montessori Education](/creche/avenir-school-of-montessori-education-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 - [Babes in the Wood Creche](/creche/babes-in-the-wood-creche-dublin-10.md) Dublin 10 - [Baloos Montessori](/creche/baloos-montessori-donabate.md) Donabate - [Blackhorse Childcare](/creche/blackhorse-childcare-dublin-7.md) Dublin 7 - [By Your Side Early Intervention Preschool](/creche/by-your-side-early-intervention-preschool-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 - [Daisychain Montessori & Childcare](/creche/daisychain-montessori-childcare-dublin-6.md) Dublin 6 - [Jolly Junior's Montessori & After School Club](/creche/jolly-junior-s-montessori-after-school-club-dublin-13.md) Dublin 13 - [Precious Minds Créche & Montessori School](/creche/precious-minds-creche-montessori-school-lucan.md) Lucan [Alert me when a new report is published](/help.md) · [Dated report on this service — €19](/report.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/artane-montessori-circle-dublin-5/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11