# Blooming Lillies Early Education Centre Ltd, Dublin 11 — inspection reports and findings > Blooming Lillies Early Education Centre Ltd (Dublin 11, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Blooming Lillies Early Education Centre Ltd Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Dublin 11, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2017DY500** · Registered since 1 September 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 19 May 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. A window restrictor in the Flower room was broken; this posed a risk to children’s safety. 2. There was uneven paving in outdoor play area which could potentially be a trip hazard. Infection Control: 3. The sanitary basin designated for children washing their hands in the Flower room was found to be defective. A build-up of water was evidenced on the day of inspection which posed a risk of infection. 4. A bait box was accessible to children in the outdoor area of the service. This posed a potential risk of infection to children. 5. There was a build-up of dirt, dust and debris in the outdoor play area which posed a risk of cross contamination. 6. A foot operated pedal bin in one of the sanitary areas was broken which posed a risk of infection. 7. Children’s and staff hands were not washed prior or after the nappy changing procedures. This posed a risk to cross contamination of harmful bacteria. 8. There was an accumulation of dirt along the skirting boards, and the wall of the nappy changing unit and dirt was present under the nappy changing mat in one of the sanitary areas which posed a potential risk of infection to children. Administration of Medication: 9. See Statutory Notice section in relation to Improvement Notice IN0269 served. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Window restrictor in place. Daily risk assessment forms have been updated to ensure that any broken items notified to management are fixed immediately. This has been discussed with staff and will be included in the staff induction for the beginning of each year for new and old staff. 2. All trip hazards in outdoor area were spray painted yellow to make more visible in the short term. The garden will be dug up this summer to level this space. Infection Control: 3. A tap restrictor has been put in place to secure tap and prevent usage in the short term. Piping will be fixed in the summer. 4. Bait box has been moved to an area inaccessible to children. The pest company have been contacted to ensure that going forward boxes are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. 5. Outdoor area has been cleaned and power hosed. New cleaning schedule has been implemented and staff informed of this. 6. Broken bin removed and replaced with new bin. Regular bathroom checks have been implemented, and this has been incorporated in daily risk assessments. 7. Staff training has taken place on handwashing and nappy changing procedures. Staff training will be provided each year on the yearly induction to ensure all staff are up to date and informed of policies and procedures. Management also plan to do mock inspections to help staff become more comfortable around inspections. 8. Area was thoroughly cleaned. Regular checks have been incorporated into cleaning/risk assessment and staff have taken place regarding hygiene and infection control ##### Regulation not named in the report text - (1) The service is registered to operate from 08:30am: 14:00pm and 13:00pm: 16:00pm. On the day of inspection, the registered provider informed the inspector that the service operates 08:30am:14:00pm and 13:00pm :16:30pm The registered provider did not furnish the agency in writing of any proposed changes to the operational hours of the sessional service - A change in circumstances has been submitted through the Tusla portal Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 21, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 30 September 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** An Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued to the General Manager on the day of inspection under Regulation 23 in relation to a significant safety risk identified under Regulation 25. A written response was received on the 1 October 2025 which mitigated the significant risk. Further details are available under Regulation 25. ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a) (b) The registered provider did not ensure that seven adults working within the service were vetted in line with the policy on staff recruitment. The following was observed: • Nine written references were not verified for six adults working within the service. • One written reference was missing for one adult who worked within the service. It is acknowledged that a phone conversation was recorded but there was no written reference on file. (3) The registered provider did not ensure the following procedures were completed prior to the adults having access to children within the service. for example: • A Garda vetting disclosure was recorded as being obtained after the start of one adult working within the service. • Nine references were not verified prior to adults commencing work within the service. • A written reference was missing for one adult working within the service. Reference and vetting procedures need to be completed prior to adults having access to children in order to ensure their suitability and ensure children remain safe - (2) (a)(b) The registered provider stated that all references have been updated. The non-verified references have been verified, and the phone reference has been updated to a written reference. Additional references for staff who have completed their work placement at our service have been updated and additional references have been provided. The registered provider has stated that a record of verified references is documented when verified and placed in staff file. Regular checks on staff files to ensure up to date at all times. (3) The registered provider stated that they generally apply for Garda vetting every two years and they will ensure that Garda vetting is applied for three months prior to the expiry date ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The registered provider ensured that Garda vetting was available for one staff member; however, this vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice (EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’). 2. The registered provider did not ensure that bottled formula was prepared and given in line with national recommendations and the service policy on bottle making. The following was observed: • A bottle of water prepared at home was brought into the service, when needed, staff placed premeasured baby formula into the bottle of water and gave this to the child. Through conversation with staff the bottle of water had been stored in the child’s bag outside the room since its arrival to the service. This is at variance from the service bottle making policy and is not in line with best practice. This posed a risk to child safety due to harmful bacterial growth. 3. A pest control box was accessible to children in the outdoor area of the service. The registered provider was informed of this during the inspection. This posed a potential risk of poisoning to children. 4. A number of toys and materials in the outdoor environment were broken and unsafe for use, the following was observed: • An activity table was missing a leg making the table unstable this posed a potential risk of falling on a child. • Two activity walkers were broken which posed a potential area for finger entrapment • A toy horse had no wheels which posed a risk of sharp edges and potential harm to a child. 5. Plastic bags were accessible to children both in the Outdoor area and in the Budding room. This posed a risk to choking. 6. Window restrictors in both the Budding and Flower rooms were broken; this posed a risk to children’s safety if accessed as the drop from the window was significant and could be accessed by children. 7. Artificial flooring in the outdoor area was lifting near raised drains which posed a potential trip hazard. Infection Control: 8. The registered provider did not ensure that nappy changing was completed in line with the service policy on toilet training. The following was observed during two nappy changes. • Aprons were not used throughout the nappy changing procedures. • Children’s and staff hands were not washed prior or after the nappy changing procedures. This posed a risk to cross contamination of harmful bacteria. 9. The sand tray or water play table in the outdoor area had no cover; this posed a potential risk of children being exposed to harmful materials. 10. In the outdoor area two mats located in the centre of the play space were observed to be wet, dirty and torn, preventing effective cleaning and potentially holding harmful bacteria. Fire Safety: 11. The registered provider did not ensure that attendance records accurately reflected the correct number of children in attendance. The following was observed: o In the Flower room, three children were not signed in upon their arrival to the service. This posed a risk of children not being accounted for in the event of an emergency. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. The registered provider stated that they generally apply for Garda vetting for staff every two years and Garda vetting is applied for 3 months in advance of expiry to ensure that it does not expire prior to a new application. 2. The registered provider stated that their bottle making policy and procedures have been updated and notified to all parents and staff. There is ongoing training and involvement of staff with updated policies and procedures being incorporated in the service. 3. The pest control box belongs to the school. The registered provider has liaised with them, and they have arranged for their pest control company to remap the placement of their boxes. At present additional staff are working in the garden to ensure children cannot access the box. 4. The registered provider has stated that the garden has been cleared out and regular checks on garden equipment and this has been added to the health and safety policy and procedure. 5. The registered provider has stated that classroom meetings were held to ensure plastic bags were not within reach in classrooms and outdoor areas this is in staff induction and health and safety policy. New safety notices are in place in all classrooms. 6. The registered provider has stated that the window restrictors were secured in both classrooms, the window restrictors were secured with a permanent fixture which cannot be removed. Staff have been notified of ensuring regular checks and were broken to ensure safety measures are put in place, with up-to-date risk assessments completed. 7. The registered provider has stated that artificial grass has been re glued with appropriate outdoor glue. There were also other tripping hazards in the garden that were not very visible which was notified on the day. This has been corrected by spraying yellow to ensure they are more visible. Upholding health and safety checks on a more regular basis and where hazards arise remove immediately or resolve within a specific time frame. Infection Control: 8. The registered provider has stated that the nappy changing procedure has been updated and provided to all staff members. This is also in place on the walls in all nappy changing areas. All staff were refreshed on nappy changing procedures and were involved in updating and displaying procedures. 9. The registered provider has stated that the sand tray has been cleared and covered with a temporary cover until a more permanent fixture is built, a new fixture has been ordered. The registered provider also stated that all materials brought to the garden are stored appropriately when finished with. 10. The registered provider has stated that regular garden checks are conducted, and staff are aware to remove any equipment that area causing hazards or not required in the garden. Mats and materials should be returned to their rightful place after use in the garden. Fire Safety: 11. The registered provider has stated that children arrived at a busy time and staff signed in at a later time. They acknowledged that it is not appropriate, and it made sense that while she may have been aware the children were present other staff may not have been, and that it is important they are signed in as they walk in the door. Sign in clip board is at the door and as children arrive, they are signed in straight away ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) The registered provider did not ensure that any staff members trained in First Aid Response (FAR) were immediately available to the children at all times during the service opening hours. Records indicated that two staff members were previously trained in First Aid Response however the certificates expired in November 2024 and March 2025. A sufficient number of adults must be trained with First Aid Responder training and available to the children at all times should a medical emergency arise, as a result an Immediate Action Notice was issued to the registered provider on the day of inspection - (1) The registered provider has stated that eight staff members have completed FAR training with three more due to undertake the practical exam in the coming days. The registered provider has stated that they will ensure that training is complete before the current training has expired ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) The registered provider did not ensure that the premises was cleaned, maintained and repaired to ensure the safety of the children. The following was observed on the day of Inspection. 1. There were a number of areas throughout the service that needed maintenance and repair, for example: • In the Seedling nappy changing room which caters for children not yet walking. o The area behind the sink was dirty with paint peeling, black mould and nails visible. o The skirting boards and area between the floor and walls were visibly dirty and grimy to touch. • In the Flower room which caters for children aged 3 to 4 yrs olds o Surfaces were sticky with tape residue visible, preventing effective cleaning. o There was a build up of visible dust on the windowsills. • In the Outdoor area which is accessible to all children in the pre-school. It is acknowledged that a daily risk assessment was recorded as completed. o Rubbish and discarded toys were disposed of between the railings and playhouse; this was blocked by a small activity table but remained accessible to children. This posed a risk of exposure to harmful materials. o Rubbish was accessible to children in the outdoor area, which posed a risk to exposure to harmful materials. o There were gaps between the floor and wall that posed a risk of pinching to children. o A metal downpipe accessible to children was broken and sharp, which posed a risk of injury. 2. In the sanitary area nearest the sensory room there was a hole in wall under the sink area exposing piping this was accessible to children. 3. In the Budding room a wooden shelf was split and broken, which posed a risk of injury to children - (d) 1. The registered provider has stated that an external cleaning company has been hired to come in monthly for a deep clean and staff are to maintain in-between. Labelling on the shelving for toys and equipment has been removed and replaced. There is a fence blocking any gaps at the playhouse in the garden. The outdoor area has been cleared out, and a pedal operated bin has been placed in the outdoor area. Gaps have been filled with concrete filler. Damage to the rain pipe has been made safe as a temporary measure with the landlord being notified and is going to upgrade. The registered provider has provided an up-to- date risk assessment form and highlighted the non-compliance with staff and gave guidance around ensuring rooms are cleaned to a higher standard. 2. The registered provider has stated that the hole in the bathroom wall which is used for access to water pressure has been blocked off. The registered provider ensures that the cover is replaced following any plumbing work. 3. The registered provider has stated that the windowsill has been fixed and is safer and room risk assessments are to be completed daily by staff Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 16, 19. ### Other services in Dublin - [Blossom Nursery School Ltd](/creche/blossom-nursery-school-ltd-killiney.md) Killiney - [Blue Stars Early Years Service](/creche/blue-stars-early-years-service-dublin-18.md) Dublin 18 - [Bo-Peep Crèche & Montessori](/creche/bo-peep-creche-montessori-swords.md) Swords - [Bremore Castle Montessori](/creche/bremore-castle-montessori-balbriggan.md) Balbriggan - [Brighton Day Care](/creche/brighton-day-care-dublin-6.md) Dublin 6 - [Cappaghmore Playschool](/creche/cappaghmore-playschool-dublin-22.md) Dublin 22 - [Coco's Childcare](/creche/coco-s-childcare-blackrock.md) Blackrock - [Fairyhill Playschool - Howth Pre-school Playgroup Ltd](/creche/fairyhill-playschool-howth-pre-school-playgroup-ltd-howth.md) Howth - [Kilmore West Community Playgroup](/creche/kilmore-west-community-playgroup-dublin-5.md) Dublin 5 - [Safari Childcare](/creche/safari-childcare-dublin-7.md) Dublin 7 [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/blooming-lillies-early-education-centre-ltd-dublin-11/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11