# Auntie Annes Country Creche, Kilcullen — inspection reports and findings > Auntie Annes Country Creche (Kilcullen, Co. Kildare): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Auntie Annes Country Creche Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Kilcullen, Kildare · Tusla ID **TU2015KE144** · 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 13 April 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 20, 23. #### Inspection of 23 June 2025 — Change in Circumstance Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. #### Inspection of 12 May 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** 1. A written immediate action notice under ##### Regulation 8 — Notification of change in circumstances - (2)(a), (b) Two written and verified past employer references or references from a reputable source in the absence of a past employer reference were not available in respect of two adults recently employed in the service. (c) Garda vetting disclosures were unavailable for two adults recently employed by the service. A written immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider 12 May 2025. (d) It could not be determined if p olice vetting was required for two adults recently employed as there wa s no documentary evidence available to state otherwise - The procedures specified in paragraph (2) in relation to the mandatory Garda vetting and police vetting if required was not carried out in respect of two adults employed, prior to being appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service - There was no documentary evidence provided to state that two recently employed adults, working directly with children in the service, held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or equivalent on the National Framework of Qualifications - Verified references and Garda vetting disclosures are in place for two staff members. Police vetting was not required for two staff members. Childcare qualifications are on file for two staff members. As from the 16th June 2025, we have filled an administration position who will monitor all regulatory requirements, including Garda Vetting process ##### Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child - 1. Three enrolment records, pertaining to three children attending the service on the day of inspection were not available; this had the potential to cause confusion particularly in relation to the child’s relevant medical history and emergency contacts not being immediately available if required. It is acknowledged one child’s enrolment record was completed before the inspectors left the service - Three enrolment forms are now on file. As from the 16th June 2025, we have filled an administration position, who will monitor all regulatory requirements, together with the new communication application ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (i) The service had a staff roster for the Oak and Beech rooms and a staff roster for the Ash and Hazel rooms. 1. When reviewed, the roster for the Oak and Beech rooms did not have the following information recorded: • Each staff member’s full name • The room assigned for each staff member • The staff member providing relief/lunch cover • It was not documented which staff member(s) had First Aid Response (FAR) training 2. When reviewed, the roster for the Ash and Hazel rooms did not have the following information recorded: • Each staff member’s full name • The hours of work for each staff member • The room assigned for each staff member • The staff member providing relief/lunch cover • It was not documented which staff member(s) had First Aid Response (FAR) training 3. One staff member, assigned to the Oak room in the morning and to the Beech room in the afternoon and one staff member rostered absent from the Oak room, arrived to the service at 12:00hrs; the roster was not updated to reflect these changes - 1/2/3. A staff roster is now in place. Staff rosters will be monitored together with the new electronic application ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. On arrival to the service at 09:20am, the main gate and door to the service were unlocked; it is acknowledged the register provider was immediately available and secured the front door to prevent unauthorised access to the building. 2. At 11:42, the door to the Oak room was unlocked and unauthorised entry was possible as the electromagnetic lock was not engaged on the main gate at this time; immediate corrective action was taken by the registered provider once it was brought to their attention and the locking mechanism was immediately engaged on the gate. 3. It is acknowledged daily indoor and outdoor risk assessment documentation was available and were completed by staff, however, these risk assessments did not identify the security risk to the service as outlined above. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1/2. New keypads replaced and the gates are now fully restored and are part of the electrician scheduled maintenance to avoid this happening in the future. 3. The gates are now part of the risk assessment for the carpark and our administrator will ensure the risk assessments are filled correctly ##### Regulation not named in the report text - The service was found to be operating outside it is registration status. There were 74 children present in the service until 12:00hrs. The service is registered to accommodate 70 children at any one time - A change in circumstances application has been submitted to the registration department to increase the number of children attending Found compliant: Regulation 11, 20, 22, 25, 26. ### Other services in Kildare - [Ballycane Preschool](/creche/ballycane-preschool-naas.md) Naas - [Ballymore Eustace Community Playgroup](/creche/ballymore-eustace-community-playgroup-ballymore-eustace.md) Ballymore Eustace - [Better Together Preschool](/creche/better-together-preschool-naas.md) Naas - [Bright Sparks Childcare Centre](/creche/bright-sparks-childcare-centre-naas.md) Naas - [Chatterboxes Childcare Celbridge Ltd](/creche/chatterboxes-childcare-celbridge-ltd-celbridge.md) Celbridge - [Early Scholars Learning Centre](/creche/early-scholars-learning-centre-monasterevin.md) Monasterevin - [Little Harvard Childcare Ltd](/creche/little-harvard-childcare-ltd-leixlip-3.md) Leixlip - [Weston Primary Montessori](/creche/weston-primary-montessori-leixlip.md) Leixlip - [Tir na Nóg Early Years Care & Education Centre Ltd](/creche/tir-na-nog-early-years-care-education-centre-ltd-athy.md) Athy - [Stepping Stones Montessori School](/creche/stepping-stones-montessori-school-newbridge.md) Newbridge [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/auntie-annes-country-creche-kilcullen/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11