# Bailieborough Community Resource House, Bailieborough — inspection reports and findings > Bailieborough Community Resource House (Bailieborough, Co. Cavan): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Bailieborough Community Resource House Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Bailieborough, Cavan · Tusla ID **TU2015CN005** · 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 9 January 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - 1. In Shooting Stars Room, a large empty wooden piece of furniture took up valuable space which otherwise was required to be used to enhance the home corner area. 2. In the Wobbler Room, clear floor space was not available to promote gross motor development as it was mostly covered in mats of different levels, therefore children’s (aged between 1 year 1 month to 2 years 5 months) movements were unable to manoeuvre push along toys. 3. In The Wobbler there were an inadequate supply of age-appropriate tables and chairs, the was one small low table in the dining area of the Wobbler Room and. The children were placed in highchairs to facilitate a painting activity as there were no low tables and chairs in the room - Corrective Action 1. Large wooden piece of furniture was removed from Shooting Star Room 2. Mats have been removed to allow clearer floor space to promote gross motor development. 3. Highchairs are only used during activities for the children that have just turned one year old and cannot sit independently (unaided) on chairs yet. Preventative Action 1. Regular checks will be conducted and observations in rooms to ensure all storage units/furniture is being used and not taking up valuable floor space. 2. Observe room floor space regularly to make sure there is adequate clear space available to manoeuvre push along toys etc. 3. Children that can sit independent and unaided sit on low chair at the table during activities. Extra table and chairs are available when needed. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has been accepted. The manager has satisfactorily addressed each non-compliance. Photographic evidence was submitted which included photographs of the Wobbler Room where children have clear floor space to push toys and promote gross motor development. Photographs of the extension of the home corner area following removal of a large piece of furniture. Regulation 21 has been addressed ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. In the Wobbler Room children were observed sitting / climbing onto an adult height two-seater sofa, which was too high and not age appropriate for the 1 year to 2 years 5-month-old children attending this room which posed a safety risk. 2. In the nappy changing room, the extraction fan was not working, an unpleasant foul odour was noted as there was no openable windows to promote air circulation. Infection Control 3. A sufficient supply of warm water was not available at all areas of the premises to facilitate good hand hygiene. Warm water was not available at the nappy changing area which was an infection control risk and only a trickle of warm water due to poor water pressure was available at the Pre-School Room. This non-compliance only applied to one part of the premises. 4. In the Wobbler Room the draining board around the sink was used to store children’s clean cups which posed an infection control risk as insufficient storage was available. There was a risk that dirty water could contaminate clean utensils as the sink was also used to wash dirty toys and dirty utensils. 5. A bottle of formula milk was left sitting on a draining board for more than the two hours (HSE Guidelines), which posed an infection control risk. 6. Soothers were noted lying loosely on a shelf which posed an infection control risk. 7. An effective system for cleaning soothers and mouthed toys was not in place which posed an infection control risk - Corrective Action: General Safety: 1. Sofa height has been lowered and is more age appropriate for the children attending this room. 2. Extractor fan was replaced the following day 10/01/2024. Infection Control: 3. Plumber replaced 3 temperature-controlled valves which fixed the water pressure in the taps. 4. Shelves above sink were emptied for storage of cups soothers etc and new shelves were put up for files, folders. Children’s clean cups are now stored on high shelve above sink area and in cupboard beside the sink. 5. Manager discussed with staff about the importance of timing how long bottles of formula are left out of the fridge noting that over 2 hours the pose an infection control risk. 6. Soothers are labelled and stored in personalised containers when not in use. 7. Two Milton sterilisers were purchased one for soothers and other for mouthed toys. Preventative Action: General Safety: 1. A soft low level child size sofa has been added in the cosy area for the children and the children will be encouraged to avail of this soft seating. 2. Ensure extractor fans are checked regularly especially when we return from our annual breaks. Infection Control: 3. Ensure temperature and pressure is correct in all taps regularly especially after our annual breaks. Staff will report to the designated person in charge if not correct. 4. Children’s clean cups are now stored on high shelve above sink area and in cupboard beside the sink. Ensuring that the shelves are kept clean and neat allowing for storage of the children’s cups and keeping draining board empty at all times. 5. Bottles of formula supplied by home are labelled with child’s name and placed in fridge within the room. 6. More small containers were purchased for the use of spare soothers after being sterilised. 7. Manager spoke with the staff about the importance of washing soothers/mouthed toys in warm soapy water and sterilising them to eliminate the risk of infection. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has been accepted. The manager has satisfactorily addressed each non-compliance. Documented and photographic evidence was submitted which included a contractor’s work sheet, an invoice from work completed by a plumber and additional shelving to facilitate storage of children’s utensils and staff files. Regulation 23 has been addressed ##### Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance - In the Wobbler Room nine children’s attendance (present from 8.30am onwards) were not documented until 11.30am. This posed a risk of the children not being counted under the daily supervision routines or in the event of an evacuation emergency - Corrective Action: Children were signed in on the signing in sheets but with the events of the inspection that morning there was a delay in documenting in the attendance register as inspectors were checking registers. Preventative Action: Manager spoke with staff about the importance of signing in children in the roll book as they arrive to avoid risk of them not being counted under the daily supervision routines or in the event of an evacuation. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has been accepted. The manager has provided assurance that children’s attendance will be recorded at time of entry to the service to avoid a safety risk to children. Regulation 24 has been addressed ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) There was only one staff member trained in First Aid Response (FAR) which was insufficient. This staff member was reported to work Monday to Friday 09:00hrs to 17.30hrs however there was a gap between 08.30hrs to 09:00hrs each day where a staff member trained in FAR was not available to the children attending the pre-school service in the event of an emergency - Corrective Action Staff member hours of work have changed from 08.30hrs to 17.30hrs so that there is a staff member trained in FAR is available in the event of an emergency. Preventative Action Far training is being organised for 4 more members of staff. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has been accepted. The manager has provided assurance that a staff member trained in First Aid Response will be on the premises at all times as per regulatory requirements. Regulation 25 has been addressed Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 26, 27, 28. ### Earlier inspections - 10 June 2026 — Inspection Report ### Other services in Cavan - [Bailieborough Development Association Chilcare Services (After School)](/creche/bailieborough-development-association-chilcare-services-after-school-bailieborou.md) Bailieborough - [Ballinamoney Childcare Project CLG Ltd](/creche/ballinamoney-childcare-project-clg-ltd-bailieborough.md) Bailieborough - [Ballyjamesduff Community Pre-School](/creche/ballyjamesduff-community-pre-school-ballyjamesduff.md) Ballyjamesduff - [Carealot Daycare](/creche/carealot-daycare-cootehill.md) Cootehill - [Happy Days Playgroup & Crèche](/creche/happy-days-playgroup-creche-mullagh.md) Mullagh - [Little Town Creche](/creche/little-town-creche-ballyjamesduff.md) Ballyjamesduff - [Little Friends Montessori](/creche/little-friends-montessori-cavan.md) Cavan - [Circle of Friends Childcare Limited](/creche/circle-of-friends-childcare-limited-killeshandra.md) Killeshandra - [Kilnaleck Playgroup](/creche/kilnaleck-playgroup-kilnaleck.md) Kilnaleck [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/bailieborough-community-resource-house-bailieborough/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11