Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Letterkenny, Donegal · Tusla ID TU2015DL014 · Registered with Conditions since 1 January 2026
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5published inspections
3non-compliances at latest report read
3immediate action notices
1registration conditions
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13 July 2026
Regulation 23 Safeguarding Health, Safety and Welfare of Child
<br>Regulation 23 <br><br>The maximum number of full day care children in the service is limited to 29 <br><br>Within the above maximum, the number of children in each room is limited to: <br><br>Montessori 1 – 6 children (Full Day Care) <br><br>Montessori 2 – 8 children (Full Day Care) <br><br>Montessori 3 – 8 children (Full Day Care) <br><br>Baby/Toddler – 7 children
Immediate action notice. • This inspection occurred to review representations submitted by the registered provider to the National Registration Enforcement Panel. • The service remains under consideration by National Registration Enforcement panel at the time of publication of this report. • The Registered provider received two opportunities on 25 May 2026 and 03 June 2026 to submit corrective and preventive actions to address the non-compliance found on inspection.
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
The verified references on file were not obtained from a relevant employer where the adult was previously employed in an early year’s services
A review of documentation evidenced that the requirements of Regulation 9(2) had not been completed prior to a staff member being appointed, assigned, or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the preschool service as outlined above under point 2(a)(b). This was identified on a previous inspection on 27 February 2025, 21 May 2025, 24 September 2025 and 11 December 20225 and the actions submitted by the registered provider failed to address this non-compliance reoccurring. A submission to the National Regulation and Enforcement Panel by the Registered provider outlined measures they would take to ensure compliance under regulation 9. These measures were not observed to be in place on the day of inspection
One adult who did not hold a qualification in Early Childhood care and education at level 5 or above on the national qualification’s framework was observed to be working directly with the preschool children on the day of inspection. This was identified on a previous inspection on the 21 May 2025 and the actions submitted by the registered provider failed to address this non-compliance reoccurring
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated:
Attempts were made to source a reference from the most recent employer in early years. Record submitted to the inspectorate. The registered provider will make sure we to take references from previous creche employers. All employee files will be reviewed by our external agency to ensure that all files meet the required standard
THe recruitment policy has been reviewed and updated to clearly state that no staff member may commence work or have access to children until all requirements under Regulation 9(2) are fully completed
No staff member will be permitted to work directly with children unless they hold the required qualifications. All staff members have been informed of this
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
A sample of twelve records of medication administration in one care room that had occurred since January 2026 were reviewed: • Contrary to service policy on medication administration a record was not maintained of the outcome of temperature reducing medication in a review of five administration records between 11 December 2025 to 21 April 2026. • One record of the administration of a temperature reducing medication did not evidence that a parent or guardian was informed of administration which poses a risk of overdose. This was identified on a previous inspection on the 11 December 2025 and actions put in place by the registered provider failed to prevent a reoccurrence
A sample review of 25 accidents and incidents which had occurred in the service since the last date of inspection on the 11 December 2026 were reviewed. • One of the records did not contain evidence that parents/guardians had been informed of the accident/incident that had occurred which is at variance with the accident and incident policy in place in the service. This was identified on a previous inspection on the 24 September 2025 and actions submitted by the registered provider failed to prevent a reoccurrence. • Incidents of biting occurred within the service with no documented plan of how to manage this behaviour and support the needs of the child. A submission to the National Regulation and Enforcement Panel by the Registered provider in February 2026, outlined measures which the service would undertake to ensure compliance with regulation 16 which included ‘documented oversight procedures.’. There was no evidence of such oversight procedures on the day of inspection, and the registered provider failed to provide evidence of these procedures. It is acknowledged an external audit was undertaken which identified non compliances with Regulation 16 however evidence of actions to address the identified non compliances was not available
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the Registered provider stated:
Training has been provided to staff to include a step-by-step guide for completing medication administration records. The registered provider is reviewing all forms themselves during their monthly checks and reviewed as part of external compliance audit. A senior staff member has been assigned to review these documents daily, and the service owners are reviewing daily before signing. We will evidence this more clearly by calling the parent recording the time and date of the call on the form, and if needed following up with an email and printing and attaching to the form
Accidents and incidents are treated similarly, and parents are informed but we have received the signature of parents now on the form mentioned. We have reminded staff to ensure parent signatures are sought asap on all forms. Registered provider/ staff supervisor is reviewing all forms themselves during their monthly checks, and externally, monthly with monthly compliance audit. A new biting policy has been developed and will be followed. A biting care plan has been implemented by the service; the service will monitor the situation and inform parents of these issues
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: (1) A garda vetting disclosure reviewed did not have the required risk assessment in place to ensure safety of the preschool child. The submission to the National Regulation and Enforcement Panel by the Registered provider outlined measures the registered provider would take to ensure compliance in relation to vetting procedures for adults. This was not observed on the day of inspection and the registered provider failed to provide evidence of same. (2) The water temperature on a staff handwash basin accessible to preschool children in Montessori 2 measured at 51.2°c which is above the safe limits and posed a risk of scalding should a child access it. (3) Staff members in the baby toddler room were observed to use the hot water from the staff sink measuring at 51.9°c to clean children’s hands and face after dinner time, which could pose a risk to the child. (4) A storage shed located in the outdoor play area used to store toys and the service washing machine and dryer was unsecure, if accessed unsupervised this could pose a risk to a child. Infection Control: (5) The five standard cots in the baby/toddler sleep room did not have the required waterproof mattress protectors. Administration of Medication: (6) Medication was not stored in line with the service policy in a locked box in the kitchen. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: In a written response the registered provider stated: 1. Garda vetting disclosure risk assessment has been completed. We will review and will have risk assessment done for all garda vetting disclosure if there is any. The staff file checklist has been updated 2. We have turned off the hot water on the adult sink in the concerned room. This adult sink will be used to clean art paint pots and not for handwashing. 3. The adult sink hot water feature is turned off, the other sink in the classroom is controlled and we will use this for handwashing. 4. Shed has been secured with another latch high enough to reach of kids. All safety measurements are being reviewed in monthly audit checklist. Infection Control: 5. Waterproof mattress compliant with manufacturer guidance have now been ordered for all standard cots in the baby/toddler sleep room. Administration of Medication: 6. The medication cabinet now has a lock
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 20, 26, 29.
Inspection of 11 December 2025 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. • Due to the significant level of non-compliances identified on inspection on the 19 September 2025 and 24 September 2025 and the registered providers inability to achieve compliance this service was escalated to the National Registration & Enforcement Panel (NREP) on the 22 September 2025. • A regulatory enforcement meeting was held on the 08 October 2025 with the registered provider. A letter was issued to the registered provider by NREP on 14 October 2025 outlining all outstanding actions required to achieve regulatory compliance. • The Registered provider responded to the outstanding actions on the 21 October 2025. • A follow up letter was issued to the service by National Registration & Enforcement Panel. (NREP) on the 20 November 2025. • On 11 December 2025 a follow up inspection took place to assess the implementation of the representations and associated evidence submitted by the registered provider and to assess the current level of compliance within the service. The findings of this inspection are outlined in this report. • An Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued to the registered provider on the 11 December 2025 in relation to Regulation 23, where it was found on inspection that adults were entering the premises unauthorised posing a risk to the preschool children. A response received from the registered provider on the 12 December 2025 outlined temporary measures to reduce this risk. Please refer to
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
(2) (d) It could not be determined if international police vetting was required for one adult as the employment history had a gap from June 2019 to May 2023
A review of documentation evidenced that the requirements of Regulation 9(2) had not been completed prior to one staff member being appointed, assigned, or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the preschool service as outlined above under point 2(d). This noncompliance was identified on a previous inspection on the 24 September 2025. The registered provider failed to submit an action to reduce this risk reoccurring
The registered provider did not demonstrate that they had taken all reasonable measures to provide staff members with the appropriate policies and procedures and time to review these procedures as part of the induction process. This was evident on review of induction documentation where one adult employed since October 2025, had not the opportunity to review all policies in the service. At the time of inspection on the 11 December 2025, five policies including child safeguarding were not signed as completed. Similarly, a return-to- work plan for one adult failed to demonstrate that they had been given time to review all updated policies and procedures with evidence of fourteen policies not signed
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated: (2) (d) We have clarified the employee’s employment history and employment record has been updated to include no gaps in employment history. The registered provider stated that they are going to recruit inhouse staffing officer (Supervisor) who will be responsible for staff and recruitment files. In the interim the registered provider will be taking responsibility for reviewing staff files
The employment record has been updated, and no international police vetting is required. The preventive action does not address the non-compliance found on inspection
The registered provider will ensure that all new hires will finish reviewing their policies within their two-week induction period. The staff induction policy has been updated. The two new staff members have reviewed all of our policies. I will ensure to complete a return-to-work plan following a protracted illness or suspension. All staff are reviewing their policies on a bi- annual basis and signing a policy review checklist accordingly. This will be monitored by the registered provider
Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
The service nappy changing policy required to be updated as the procedures outlined posed a risk of contamination by not removing dirty gloves and apron after removing a soiled nappy
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated. The nappy changing policy has been updated and circulated to staff
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
(1) (j) A random sample of four medication administration records which had occurred since the service was last inspected on the 24 September 2025 were reviewed. • Two had no parent signature which poses a risk of overdose should the parent administer without knowledge of previous administration. This was identified as a non-compliance on the last inspection on the 24 September 2025, where actions put in place by the registered provider failed to address the non- compliance and prevent a reoccurrence. • Four did not have evidence of two members of staff witnessing the administration. This is at variance with the service policy on safe administration of medication. (1) (k) Eleven accident and incidents which had occurred in the service since the last date of inspection on 24 September 2025 were reviewed. • Two of these records did not contain the staff members signature which is at variance with the accident and incident policy in place in the service. • Photographic evidence was available for one accident in which a child had a large abrasion to the chest after ‘knocking against a shelf’. The service had no evidence of any remedial action taken place to reduce this risk and ensure any other child would not be injured from this piece of furniture. This was identified as a non-compliance on a previous inspection on the 27 February 2025 and the 24 September 2025 and actions put in place by the registered provider failed to prevent a reoccurrence
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated: (1) (j) We have made the decision to introduce an administration of medication record book. This will make it easier going forward to track and record all medication administrations., it will be a responsibility of the staff member who wrote the report to ensure staff signature (including a witness)/ parental consent are filled in appropriately at all times. (1) (k) We reminded staff to ensure signatures were always present on forms and all our steps have been followed closely. We clarified this during a staff meeting I will ensure I keep record of these risk assessments that are completed following incidents. We will ensure all staff accurately fill in ‘Remedial Action Taken to Prevent Re-Occurrence’ & ‘Follow Up’ steps
Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
(1) (b) The registered provider did not demonstrate that they had provided adequate and suitable facilities for a child to rest during the day. • Montessori One, had no rest area identified that provided soft furnishings where a child could rest or opt out of an activity. • Montessori Two had a rest area that comprised of two soft cushions. This is insufficient for the eight children that use this room. The impact of no rest area for preschool children may affect the children’s ability to concentrate and learn throughout the day
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the Registered provider stated: All staff in Montessori 1&2 understand the importance of a rest area for all the children, they will review their areas and ensure adequate facilities are always there. Moving forward Staff will engage with better start, when they return to our service to enhance their rest areas accordingly. Staff in both areas have again read our sleep policy
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: The registered provider did not take sufficient measures to ensure that children attending the service were safe as demonstrated by the following: 1. An immediate action notice was issued on the day of inspection as the registered provider did not demonstrate that no person could gain entry to the premises unauthorised. This was observed on the morning of inspection from 08:05 am to 10:00, where adults were observed to let themselves onto the premises without authorisation. This was identified on a previous inspection on the 24 September 2025 and assurances made by the registered provider failed to address a reoccurrence. A response from the registered provider on the 12 December 2025 implemented temporary measures to secure the premises. 2. The registered provider assured the inspectorate on the previous inspection that all chemicals in the Kitchen will be stored in a locked cabinet. On a morning walk around, inspectors observed bleach and disinfectant spray on the windowsill and not in the locked cabinet in the kitchen. An immediate action notice was issued on the last inspection on the 19 and 24 September 2025 where chemicals were left out and no remedial action taken following a serious incident where a child ingested chemicals in the kitchen and required hospitalisation. 3. An aerosol can was observed on the window of the staff toilet which was accessible to the preschool children. Aerosol chemicals if ingested pose a serious health risk to children. The service policy on the ‘safe storage of chemicals’ state that all chemicals will be stored securely out of reach of children when not in use and the storage area will be kept locked at all times. 4. On review of learning journals, a picture of a child stuck in a toy kitchen demonstrated that appropriate safety measures were not in place to prevent unsafe use of equipment. The toy was being used contrary to the manufacturers guidance potentially creating a risk of injury to the preschool child. 5. Christmas tree lights in the toddler room were not secure, and leads were accessible to the young children posing a risk of strangulation if they became entangled. 6. In the baby and toddler sleep room an air condition unit lead was not secured to the wall and posed a risk of strangulation should a child become entangled. 7. In the baby and toddler sleep room a CD player lead was not secured to the wall, posing a risk of strangulation should a child become entangled. 8. In the baby and toddler sleep room a large chest of drawers full of clothing and blankets was not secured to the wall and posed a safety risk if it toppled over. Infection Control: 9. On the day of inspection, a staff member was observed not to remove their dirty gloves and apron after removing a dirty nappy and disposing of it, dressing the child in soiled gloves. This practice poses a risk of contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
General Safety: The registered provider in a response to an immediate action notice stated: 1. I have instructed all staff to assist parents, and no one should be allowed into the premises without staff supervision. • I have sent a message to all parents instructing them that a staff member will let them in to the premises. • I have put a sign on the gate to remind parents that they need to be let in by staff members. • The codes on the gate have been changed. • I will increase the size of the gate to prevent access as soon as possible. 2. The kitchen staff has a risk assessment which is on the wall to ensure that all the chemicals are stored correctly as per guidelines. They also complete a daily risk checklist twice daily- at start of service, and end of service to ensure this is being adhered to. These will be kept in a folder on record in the kitchen, which the registered provider will check to ensure their being done. 3. Aerosol can has been removed and staff advised not to use this product. 4. We have removed that kitchen from use. We have instructed staff to use play materials for their instructed use only. 5. Christmas tree lights have been removed. We have reminded staff to ensure all leads are out of reach of children. 6. Air conditioning unit has been removed from the sleep room. If the air condition unit is required then we will keep this in mind and ensure the wire is fixed to wall to ensure no risk to children. 7. CD player has been removed, and wireless blue tooth speakers will be used instead. 8. The chest of drawers has been secured to the wall. A review of all chest of drawers has been completed to ensure safety. Infection Control: 9. The nappy changing policy has been updated to ensure dirty gloves are removed when dressing a child. This policy has been circulated to staff
Regulation 32 — Complaints
(2) (b) The registered provider could not demonstrate that the policy on complaints was followed in relation to the one complaint received since last inspection. There was no documented evidence of an acknowledgment of this complaint, the investigation or how the outcome was communicated to the complainant
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated: The Incident outcome was communicated and fully discussed with parent and after that the document as signed and now a copy of outcome has been provided to the parent, and a feedback communication has been signed and provided to parent. We will ensure we follow our comments and complaints procedure in future
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 27.
Inspection of 24 September 2025 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. (1) This inspection was triggered by information received by the Inspectorate. (2) A referral was made to Tusla’s Child Safeguarding Statement Compliance unit in response to this incident. (3) An Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued to the registered provider on 19 September 2025 in relation to regulation 23 General Safety in respect of unsecured access to the kitchen area on the day of inspection. A response was received on the 20 September 2025 to the IAN stating that the area had been secured. This was deemed adequate by the inspectors. (4) An Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued to the registered provider on the 24 September 2025 in relation to
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
(2) (a) (b) One adult recently employed did not have a second written and verified reference as required. This was identified as a non-compliance on the last two inspections and actions put in place failed to prevent a reoccurrence
A review of documentation evidenced that the requirements of Regulation 9(2) had not been completed prior to 1 staff member being appointed, assigned, or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the preschool service as outlined above under point 2(a)(b)
The registered provider /person in charge did not demonstrate that they had taken all reasonable measures to ensure that all employees and unpaid workers were appropriately supervised and provided with appropriate information and training. This was evidenced on the day of inspection in the following examples: • The registered provider could not demonstrate that staff members present at the time of a critical incident were informed inducted or trained in the guidance to be followed should a critical incident occur. • Five adults had been employed since the previous inspection. The service staff induction policy outlined that handbooks were provided as well as induction to the service policies and procedures. However, this was not reflected in practice as records reviewed demonstrated that only two new staff had partially completed induction checklists • The Staff Supervision policy stated that all staff members must have formal supervision meetings that will occur on a minimum of a bi-annual basis, with additional ad hoc meetings as needed. From discussion with staff and review of records, informal and sporadic meetings occur with staff, staff are advised they can contact the registered providers should an issue arise. Evidence of an actively implemented formal supervision structure was absent on Inspection. This non-compliance was identified on a previous inspection in February 2025 where the actions put in place failed to prevent a reoccurrence
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated: (2) (a) (b) A second reference letter has been obtained and reverified. Going forward we will only accept references from past employers
Reference submitted. No preventive action submitted
Staff Induction has been completed for all staff. Supervision meetings are completed for all existing staff. We implement an open -door policy, and staff can talk to management anytime for any concern. All staff reviewed the critical incident policy on the 28 October 2025
Regulation 11 — Staffing levels
(8) (a) A copy of the roster and attendance records reviewed during inspection demonstrated that on the 24 September 2025, only one staff member was present on the premises while four children were in attendance between 08:00hrs and 08:45hrs. The absence of a second adult posed a significant risk to child safety, supervision, and emergency response capacity
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
(c) An incident occurred within the service which was notified to the Inspectorate. It was not possible to determine if the staff ratios on that day were in line with the requirements of the legislation as no accurate record of what adults and children were in the service could be provided. The electronic App is not being updated on a daily basis. (h) On the day of inspection accurate attendance records of the number of preschool children present at the time of an incident could not be provided by the registered provider. It is acknowledged that when requested the registered provider did provide information, however this information was inaccurate. In addition, the registered provider was unable to retrieve information requested from the App as information recorded was inaccurate and not updated in a timely manner. This information remained at variance with accounts of staff working directly with the children. (i) Staff rosters provided to the inspectors were not accurate of the staff members present on the day of inspection. A review of rosters and discussion with the registered provider could not provide an accurate account of what staff members were working on the day of incident which was notified to Tusla. (j) A sample of 19 medication administration records since the last inspection were reviewed. Eight of the 19 records did not have evidence that the parent was informed that temperature reducing medication was administered to the preschool child which is at variance with the service policy on administration of medication. This poses a risk of overdose to the preschool child. (k) • A sample of 15 records of accidents and incidents which had occurred in the service since the last date of inspection on the 21 May 2025 were reviewed. Twelve out of the fifteen records did not contain evidence that parents/guardians had been informed of the accident/incident that had occurred which is at variance with the accident and incident policy in the service. This poses a risk to the continuity of care to a child. This was identified as a non-compliance on a previous inspection in February 2025 and actions put in place by the registered provider failed to prevent a reoccurrence. • The service’s risk management document and critical incident policy detailed that a full risk assessment would be completed following an accident/ incident or critical incident. A documented risk assessment had not been completed to identify potential risks and implement control measures after a critical incident in the service which is at variance with the service policy. While the registered provider stated he had contacted a contractor in relation to completing remedial works, the inspectors issued two immediate action notices as no interim remedial measures taken by the service after a critical incident in the service where a child was hospitalised. This non-compliance was identified on a previous inspection in February 2025 where risk assessments were not completed in a timely manner after a serious incident and the actions put in place failed to prevent a reoccurrence
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated:
(c) We now maintain ECI attendance book for both Staff and child attendance to demonstrate ratios. Going forward will update this log daily. (h) We now maintain ECI attendance book for both Staff and child attendance. This will be updated daily. (i) We now maintain ECI attendance book for both Staff and child attendance. This will be updated daily. (j) Medication administration records will be followed through ensuring of parent’s signature on day of administration. Staff has been reminded of our policy. (k) • Since the last inspection, new staff joined our service, protocol to follow up with parent signatures on the day of incident wasn’t always reminded to parents verbally. All staff have been reminded of our protocols and to follow up on these. Now the sr. staff has been given responsibility to cross check all forms on daily basis. • An incident risk assessment document has been completed
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
General Safety: The registered provider did not take sufficient measures to ensure that children attending the service were safe as demonstrated by the following: 1. The kitchen was accessible to preschool children on the day of an incident notified to Tusla by the registered providers. 2. Remedial actions to ensure the safety of children present were not taken to secure the kitchen after an incident in the service. An immediate action notice was issued on the 19 September 2025 as the kitchen remained accessible to preschool children. 3. On day two of the inspection the inspectors observed that the kitchen area remained accessible on number of occasions throughout the day. The adults present had gates left open and doors propped open contrary to the services daily risk assessments and remedial action to secure the area after a serious incident. 4. Contrary to the service policy on the ‘safe storage of chemicals’ in that all chemicals will be stored securely out of reach of children when not in use and the storage area will be kept locked at all times. This was found not to be implemented on the day of an incident that was notified to Tusla where children accessed chemicals. This was confirmed by the registered providers who viewed the cctv footage of the incident. 5. On day two of the inspection chemicals were observed to be stored on the kitchen floor. An immediate action was issued in relation to the immediate safety risks to the preschool child. A response was received from the registered provider 26 September 2025 which evidenced that these chemicals are now stored behind a locked cabinet. 6. On day two of the inspection a potential risk to a child was observed. A child placed several small objects into their mouth while the supervising adult had their back turned to the table where the child was seated. The inspector intervened to alert the adult to the child, who responded promptly by repositioning themselves and remaining with the child to ensure the equipment was used appropriately. However, a further incident occurred later where the same child placed another object in their mouth. Infection Control: 7. On day two of the inspection in Montessori 2, children did not wash their hands prior to eating meals or after using the bathroom. 8. On day two of the inspection in Montessori 2, tables where not cleaned down prior to meals being served. Administration of Medication: 9. Medical creams were observed to be stored in the first aid box and on a review of accident and incident forms, these creams were applied after an accident or incident this is contradiction to immediate first aid response and training
Provider's corrective action:
Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: In a written response the registered provider stated: 1. All doors leading to the kitchen have a magnetic door lock and can be opened only by an adult, additionally a child safety gate has been installed outside the kitchen door. 2. On the day after the incident, the service had tried to take action following the incident, we had phoned a company and asked them to provide us with a cabinet/ lockable storage for the dishwasher detergent. Toddler room was closed. Staff were told to keep all doors closed if not supervised. 3. Kitchen staff have given a warning to take responsibility to keep the child gate outside the area closed at all times. Again, it was reiterated to ALL staff the importance of ensuring these fire doors is closed at all times, a sign has been added to the doors which state they must remain closed at all times when unsupervised by an adult. 4. Chemical stored in the kitchen has been put in a locked storage cabinet, chemical has been placed in a metal tray container, staff has been provided a chemical resistance glove. 5. Chemical stored in the kitchen has been put in a locked storage cabinet, chemical has been placed in a metal tray container, staff has been provided a chemical resistance glove. 6. All small/ non suitable objects have been put out of reach of the children and are only to taken out when the staff are available to fully supervise the activity. Infection Control: 7. A handwash printout has been put in all rooms and staff has been asked to monitor their hand washing habit especially before meals, and after toileting and outdoor play. 8. It was a missed task by staff on day of inspection as to not cleaning the tables prior to mealtimes. They will be cleaned going forward. Administration of Medication: 9. The medical cream has been removed from all first aid boxes
Regulation 25 — First aid
(1) An immediate action notice was issued on day two of the inspection as the service did not have any staff member trained with first aid for children on the premises during the operating hours. A response to this immediate action notice was received on the 25 September 2025 providing interim measures of a paediatric first aid trained person available to the preschool children. The required first aid responder training remains outstanding
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated: We have four adults trained in First Aid Responder in service now and one adult trained in paediatric First aid. We will keep a roster so that a FAR trained person is always on premisses
Regulation 27 — Supervision
1. On the day of an incident notified to Tusla the service did not ensure that children were supervised at all times which was confirmed by the registered provider to the inspectors. They stated that CCTV was reviewed of an incident; five children were playing in an outdoor area with two adults, the children were running in and out of the care room and accessed the unsecure kitchen. One child accessed a chemical detergent that was not locked away securely resulting in a medical emergency. This is also contrary with the services policy on supervision which states that ‘staff are deployed throughout the setting ensuring that no child is left alone for any period without an adult being aware’. Inadequate supervision was identified as a non-compliance on a previous inspection in February 2025
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated: All existing staff has been supervised and got installed magnetic door locks on door leading to kitchen, additionally I got magnetic door lock on all exit doors in service, a sign has been to all door saying all door must to kept close all the time. Staff have reviewed the supervision policy. ● Chemical are kept in locked cabinet ● risk assessment completed of all areas of service
Regulation 29 — Premises
The service was found not to be safe and secure as follows: • On the day of an incident notified to Tusla, the registered provider confirmed that two doors that have a key coded locked security mechanism were propped open, resulting direct access to the ‘Toddler room’, ’Montessori 2’ and the ‘Kitchen’. • On day two of the inspection, parents were observed to have the key code for entry which enabled them to walk directly into the care rooms and outdoor area without staff’s knowledge or confirmation of identity. This creates a potential safeguarding risk whereby an unauthorised person may gain entry. This uncontrolled access undermines how the service monitors who is on the premises at any one time and also who has access to the premises during operational hours. • On day one and two of inspection, the main door to the building which consists of the office and entry to preschool was observed to be unlocked and unsecure
Provider's corrective action:
In a written response the registered provider stated: Staff has been told to keep all doors closed unless it’s being supervised. All door codes have been changed and staff has been reminded not to share this code with parents. Staff have reviewed the supervision policy