# Baron's Playschool, Dublin 11 — inspection reports and findings > Baron's Playschool (Dublin 11, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Baron's Playschool Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Dublin 11, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY020** · 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 22 October 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for one staff member. However, this vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. Grapes present in a child’s lunchbox were not quartered or halved, posing a choking risk. It is acknowledged that a staff member immediately removed the grapes and halved them when brought to their attention by the inspector. Infection Control: 3. Lunches brought from home which contained perishable items, such as yogurts, were not refrigerated, posing a risk of illness. This was a non-compliance on the last inspection, dated 20 September 2024. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. A Garda vetting renewal application has been submitted for one adult. The registered provider will renew all staff vetting within the 3-year timeframe outlined in the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. A staff meeting was held, and all staff have been reminded to check the children’s lunch boxes before snack is served. A reminder has also been sent to parents regarding the need to half or quarter grapes brought from home. Infection Control: 3. Parents are now required to send any perishable items into the service in sealable bags which are stored in the fridge. Staff are aware of the update in routine Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 25, 26. #### Inspection of 20 September 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. At 13:27 the front door to the premises was noted to be unsecured and open as a staff member had just washed the hallway floor, allowing unsafe and unsupervised access to the premises. The door was immediately secured when this was brought to the staff members attention. Infection Control: 2. Perishable lunch items, of which were brought in by children from home were noted to be stored in each care room in large cooler bags and were not refrigerated. This poses an infection control risk. 3. Handwashing practices were noted to be inconsistent throughout the service. • Children hands were not washed following nappies changes observed. • Children were noted as not having their hands washed prior to mealtimes which may result in the cross contamination of harmful bacteria resulting in sickness. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. The front door to the service is to remain closed at all times. Persons wishing to access the service use a doorbell system with staff answering the door to ensure unauthorised access. New signage has been placed at the doors with staff awareness being raised at staff meeting. Infection Control: 2. Perishable food items brought in from home are to be refrigerated upon arrival to the premises. Food items will be individually labelled by parents. 3. Handwashing occurs at various points throughout the day on a scheduled bases and as needed. Staff have been re-educated on these processes, with support given daily by the person in charge Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 21, 28. ### Other services in Dublin - [Bayview Montessori Ltd](/creche/bayview-montessori-ltd-dalkey.md) Dalkey - [Beaumont Children's Club](/creche/beaumont-children-s-club-dublin-5.md) Dublin 5 - [Belgrave Montessori School](/creche/belgrave-montessori-school-dublin-6.md) Dublin 6 - [Best Start Preschool & Afterschool DonnyCarney](/creche/best-start-preschool-afterschool-donnycarney-dublin-5.md) Dublin 5 - [Blue Stars Early Years Service](/creche/blue-stars-early-years-service-dundrum.md) Dundrum - [Bualadh Bos Montessori](/creche/bualadh-bos-montessori-ballyboughal.md) Ballyboughal - [Chestnut Montessori (IMEB)](/creche/chestnut-montessori-imeb-dublin-14.md) Dublin 14 - [Early Journeys](/creche/early-journeys-dublin-9.md) Dublin 9 - [Kids Inc Cherrywood](/creche/kids-inc-cherrywood-dublin-18.md) Dublin 18 - [Ringsend Creche Ltd](/creche/ringsend-creche-ltd-dublin-4.md) Dublin 4 [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/baron-s-playschool-dublin-11/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11