Inspection of 4 September 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (9)(2)(a) 1. There was only 1 written and appropriately validated reference available from their most recent employer for 1 adult working in the service when 2 were required. 2. There was 1 adult working in the service that had 2 references on file from a previous employer; however, the references were not appropriately validated. 3. Police Vetting disclosures were not available for 2 adults working in the service that had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of over 6 months. It was noted on the day that the vetting on file for 1 of these adults that was not valid as it was out of date from Feb 2023. (4) The registered provider did not provide evidence that 2 adults had acquired an award in Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at a Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Early Childhood Care and Education or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. It was acknowledged on the day of inspection, that an application to have 1 of the staff member’s qualifications recognised was submitted to the DCEDIY
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following in their reply: All references are validated and on file for all staff members. We are awaiting one police vetting to be processed by the relevant bodies and we are awaiting police vetting for one adult to be translated. A copy of the award in Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at a Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Early Childhood Care and Education was received from the staff member. The application to have one of the staff member’s qualifications recognised that was submitted to the DCEDIY has yet to be processed and returned. We will conduct monthly audits on all staff files to ensure that each file contains all relevant information
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (1)(a) A record in writing containing an accurate record of the name, position, qualifications and experience was not available for 7 adults working in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- A written record has been updated for the name, position , qualifications of all employees and will be reviewed on a regular basis
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for all 4 new staff members. However, 1 these vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous 3 years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. It was noted on the day, that an application process was commenced for this outstanding Garda vetting. Infection Control: 2. The 2 nappy disposal bins, which were used in the nappy changing areas, were not adequate or suitable. The were not sealable airtight or foot pedal controlled. The 2 bins present in the sanitary areas were flip top bins. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: Application has been made through the Tulsa portal for garda vetting for the renewal of the garda vetting. Infection Control: The required nappy bins were purchased and are in use
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 22, 24, 25, 28.