# Ballybane Rainbow Community Childcare Centre, Ballybane — inspection reports and findings

> Ballybane Rainbow Community Childcare Centre (Ballybane, Co. Galway): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Ballybane Rainbow Community Childcare Centre

Part Time · 1 - 6 Years · Ballybane, Galway · Tusla ID **TU2015GY021** · 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 25 October 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

- General Safety: 1. The children were observed washing their hands in a general-purpose sink in the creche playroom, they used a 3 step up to get access to the sink and 2 children tried to climb up the steps together and there was a risk to their safety, as the sink was too high up for the children to safely use it. Infection Control: The following point posed a risk of cross infection. 2. The nappy disposal bin, that was used in the baby room sanitary area was not adequate as it was not foot pedalled or airtight. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. The children will not use the sink in the playroom to wash their hands, they will use the sanitary area, where a low-level sink is available to the children. Infection Control: 2. The disposal bin in the nappy changing area that was replaced with the recommended, airtight, sealable and foot pedalled bin. We have purchased extra bins, so they can be replaced when required

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19.

### Earlier inspections

- 29 June 2026 — Inspection Report

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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11