# Barnardos Child & Family Service Millbrook, Dublin 24 — inspection reports and findings

> Barnardos Child & Family Service Millbrook (Dublin 24, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Barnardos Child & Family Service Millbrook

Part Time · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 24, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DS187** · 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 June 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

**Immediate action notice.** Immediate Action Notice Regulation 23: An Immediate Action Notice was issued on 9 June 2025 as loose cables and a blind cord were accessible to children posing a risk of injury. This was non-compliant on the previous inspection dated 19 May 2022. A response was received from the person in charge on 10 June 2025 which was deemed to appropriately address the risk.

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

- General Safety: 1. The registered provider did not ensure that loose cables were secured out of reach of children. The inspector observed an unsecured extension cord and lead from an electrical thermometer in reach of children in the Twiggles room and an unsecured blind cord and lead from lighting equipment in the sensory room adjacent to the Twiggles room. These posed a risk of injury if accessed by the children. This was non-compliant on the previous inspection dated 19 May 2022. An Immediate Action Notice was issued on 9 June 2025 due to the significant risk posed and it is acknowledged that immediate action was taken. A written response was received from the person in charge on 10 June 2025 which was deemed to appropriately address the risk. 2. The registered provider did not ensure that firefighting equipment was easily accessible. The firefighting equipment was blocked from access with items including a plank of chip board and a folded clothes horse. This could delay access to the equipment in the event of a fire. Administration of Medication: 3. The registered provider did not ensure appropriate management and storage of medication as follows: a) Only one injectable medicine was available for a child for use in the event of an allergic reaction where there was a requirement for two. b) An oral medicine for use in the event of a child having an allergic reaction had expired in February 2025 posing a risk of being ineffective as a treatment. c) Three inhalant medicines and one injectable medicine were stored in a child’s bag within reach of children. These posed a risk of injury if accessed by a child. d) The three inhalant medicines and one injectable medicine were not stored in their original packaging posing a risk to the safe administration if required. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- Extension lead and electrical thermometer removed from Twiggles room. Cable from lighting equipment in sensory room has been tacked to the wall and is no longer loose. Cable for roller blind in the sensory room has been hung back on its hook. Checking for loose cables added to daily checklist. Issue of finding of non-compliance re loose cables has been discussed at our preschool meeting and requirements for compliance discussed. Preschool team have been reminded of their role in checking for cables that have become loose or dislodged, and to ensure that cables from new or temporary electrical items are secured and out of reach of children. The issue regarding fire equipment blockage has been discussed at our preschool meeting and requirements for compliance discussed. Checking fire equipment is part of the daily checklist and staff are reminded about their role and obligation to ensure fire equipment is not blocked. Administration of Medication:
- (a) A second injectable medicine was obtained. (b) A new (in date) bottle of oral medicine was obtained. (c) We have installed a hook on the wall out of children’s reach where this child’s bag is now hung. A memo has been issued to ensure all staff know where the child’s bag is to be hung. (d) New medicine in its original packaging has been obtained. We have developed a bespoke medication checklist so that the child’s medication is checked each morning. We can then ensure the medication is present, in its original packaging and in date before the child gets to preschool. This will also enable us to raise any concerns immediately with the child’s parent. We have discussed this at our preschool team meeting

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 27.

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