Creche Inspection Reports

Bluebells Preschool & Afterschool

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Killarney, Kerry · Tusla ID TU2021KY001 · Registered since 31 August 2024

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2published inspections
2non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 11 March 2026 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

  • (i) The details of staff rosters on a daily basis were not recorded. The last recorded attendance record for the staff was 27.2.’26
Provider's corrective action:
  • The staff roster has been updated and is completed daily. A reminder notice for the staff to sign in and out each day has been placed on the cover of the roll book

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. There was a dangling cable attached to a copier in the playroom that was accessible to the children posing a risk of injury. 2. There was a timber splinter exposed on the one side of the large sand pit in the outdoor area posing a risk of injury to children. Infection Control: 3. The 2 low level vinyl single chairs in the ‘cosy corner’ were showing signs of wear and tear impacting the ability to adequately clean the surfaces posing a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: 1. The shelf for the bags has been moved closer to the fridge which closes the gap between the shelf and the fridge and covers any exposed wire. A sign has been placed on the photocopier as a reminder to ensure that cables are not left exposed. 2. The broken timber boards have been replaced on the outdoor sand box. Infection Control: 3. The 2 armchairs have been removed from the room

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 24, 25, 29.

Inspection of 9 October 2023 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Regulation 25 — First aid

  • (2)(a) The first aid bag was not adequately stocked. The following items were not in stock in addition to the contents provided: - • 2 individually wrapped sterile unmedicated wound dressings(medium). • 3 individually wrapped sterile unmedicated wound dressings (extra-large) • 6 individually wrapped sterile unmedicated wound dressings (large)- • 20 individually wrapped disinfectant wipes. • Pocket face mask • Water burns dressings (1large)
Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider stated that: - Corrective and Preventive Action The first aid kit has been restocked with new supplies. The job of checking the first aid kit monthly has been assigned to a staff member other than the service provider. An expiry list has been compiled so that expiry dates can be clearly identified

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 23, 26, 28.

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