# Ballyclough Playschool, Mallow — inspection reports and findings

> Ballyclough Playschool (Mallow, Co. Cork): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Ballyclough Playschool

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Mallow, Cork · Tusla ID **TU2015CC035** · 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 11 November 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- General Safety: 1. There was a large, unanchored shelving unit in the room. This was accessible to the children. This posed a safety risk should the children climb it and cause it to fall over on top of a child. Infection Control: 2. The inspector observed that the staff did not encourage the children to wash their hands prior to eating at snack time. This posed an infection control risk to the children. 3. The inspector observed a staff member to change a child’s nappy to be changed without using gloves or an apron and failed to clean the nappy changing mat following this process. These issues are contrary to the infection control policy which states personal protective equipment is worn and the unit is cleaned following each use. This posed a risk of contamination and cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. The shelving unit has been secured to the wall. Staff will ensure shelving remains anchored. Infection Control: 2. The registered provider has stated that the staff will ensure that the children wash their hands prior to eating. This is included in the daily routine of the service. 3. The registered provider has stated staff will ensure gloves and aprons are worn when changing a child’s nappy and has also stated that the staff will clean the nappy changing mat following each use

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 10, 11, 19, 24, 26, 29, 30.

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