Ashling Nursery and Montessori

Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Dublin 24, Dublin · Tusla ID TU2015DS099 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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5published inspections

4non-compliances at latest report read

0immediate action notices

0registration conditions

(2)(a) (b) Appropriate consideration had not been given to references of one adult as outlined: A statement of employment had been accepted despite it not being from the most recent employer. Another reference for the adult was a character reference despite having had previous employers. (4) It was not evidenced that one adult employed to work directly with children held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed equivalent by the Minister

Provider's corrective action:

The manager of the service followed up with verification of the reference required. The manager noted that all future references will be more detailed and from most recent employer. (4) The staff member is currently studying Early Childhood Care and Education at level 5 on the NQF. Staff member has since left the service

General Safety: One staff member’s Garda vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years contravening the Early Years Inspectorate’s Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. This poses a risk to the safety of the children in the care of the service. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: The staff member was to leave employment before Garda Vetting expired, however she stayed for a few extra weeks to cover holidays. The staff member has left the services employment. Service manager to review renewal dates for Garda Vetting on a regular basis and apply for renewed Garda Vetting well in advance of expiry dates

(1) While it is acknowledged that three members of staff had First Aid Responder (FAR) training, the staff roster indicated that the staff members on duty on the day of inspection between 16:30-17:30hrs did not have the required FAR training

Provider's corrective action:

Staff member in charge from 16:30-17:30 has received FAR certification. Current staff members are going to renew FAR training this year, and new staff members going to do training with them also

There was no evidence of current insurance cover available on the day of the inspection

Provider's corrective action:

Insurance certificate detailing insurance cover from 28th March 2025 to 27th March 2026 obtained and submitted. On renewal next year certificate will be requested

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 16.

General Safety: 1. A sample of twenty-five accident and incident records were reviewed. Some of these records were incomplete, contrary to the service’s accident and incident policy, as follows: - Seventeen of these records were not signed by the person in charge. - One record was not signed by a parent. Failure to adequately complete accident and incident records and to ensure that parents have been informed of an injury to their child may pose a risk to the continuity of care of the child. Infection Control: 2. Nappy changing practices observed during the inspection were inadequate for infection control purposes and at variance with the service’s nappy changing procedure as follows; - Staff were observed to redress children with the same used gloves following nappy changes. - Staff hands were not washed between nappy changes. 3. Staff were observed lifting the lid of the two pedal bins in the nappy changing area to dispose of waste. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. In the absence of the Manager, the deputy manager or designated person in charge is to sign all accident & incident reports and also to ensure Parents signatures on reports are received. Accident & Incident procedures were discussed at the staff meeting. Staff reminded to review their policies handouts regularly to keep updated on current procedures. Infection Control: 2. Procedures were discussed with staff and a copy was issued to them. Also, a copy posted on door of Nappy Changing room. Manager to do observation checks on staff while nappy changing to ensure compliance with policies. Hygiene Procedures were discussed at the staff meeting. 3. Staff reminded to review their policies handouts regularly to keep updated on current procedures. Manager to do observation checks on staff while nappy changing to ensure compliance with policies. Hygiene Procedures were discussed at the staff meeting

Found compliant: Regulation 8, 11, 16, 19, 26.

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