Creche Inspection Reports

Boston Community Childcare

Sessional · 3 - 6 Years · Tubber, Clare · Tusla ID TU2015CE009 · Registered since 12 January 2026

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3published inspections
0non-compliances at latest report read
2immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 25 March 2026 — Change in Circumstance

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Inspection of 13 June 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Immediate action notice. An inspection took place on the 13/06/2024 to review the actions the registered provider had taken to address the non-compliances identified. All non-compliances had been addressed.

Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • 1. A file for one adult was not available to include two written references and photo identification. 2. A validated reference was not available in respect of one adult. 3. A reference sourced from a past employer in respect of one adult was not validated
Provider's corrective action:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action: 1.A file has now been created in respect for one adult and includes two written references and photoidentification. 2. A validated reference is available in respect of one adult 3. A reference was sourced from a past employer in respect of one adult Prevention Actions: All references will be validated by manager before staff member is employed. A record is now maintained to include a list of all validation method to include staff name, name of reference, position of reference, date reference was sought, who sought reference, contact number of references

Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child

  • Five of the twelve enrolment forms reviewed did not have a record of a completed immunisation schedule outlining immunisations received by the children
Provider's corrective action:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action Five of the twelve enrolment forms reviewed did not have a record of a completed immunisation schedule outlining immunisations received by the children on closer inspection all five of the twelve did have photocopy of immunisation schedule attached to registration form

Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures

  • A record was not available for the number, type and maintenance of firefighting equipment and smoke alarms in the service
Provider's corrective action:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action The f irefighting equipment and smoke alarm system in service have now been fully serviced and replaced as necessary. Fire equipment maintenance was serviced on 03 May 2024. The s moke alarm system maintenance service was completed on the 22 March 2024. The maintenance service of equipment will take place annually going forward

Regulation 28 — Insurance

  • Evidence that the childcare service was adequately insured was not available when requested on the day of inspection
Provider's corrective action:
  • An insurance certificate is on site and available for inspection. Insurance cover is available for children attending the service and is valid until 04 May 2024. An Insurance policy is now stored in filing cabinet on premises

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 25.

Inspection of 19 April 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Immediate action notice. An inspection took place on the 13/06/2024 to review the actions the registered provider had taken to address the non-compliances identified. All non-compliances had been addressed.

Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • 1. A file for one adult was not available to include two written references and photo identification. 2. A validated reference was not available in respect of one adult. 3. A reference sourced from a past employer in respect of one adult was not validated
Provider's corrective action:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action: 1.A file has now been created in respect for one adult and includes two written references and photoidentification. 2. A validated reference is available in respect of one adult 3. A reference was sourced from a past employer in respect of one adult Prevention Actions: All references will be validated by manager before staff member is employed. A record is now maintained to include a list of all validation method to include staff name, name of reference, position of reference, date reference was sought, who sought reference, contact number of references

Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child

  • Five of the twelve enrolment forms reviewed did not have a record of a completed immunisation schedule outlining immunisations received by the children
Provider's corrective action:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action Five of the twelve enrolment forms reviewed did not have a record of a completed immunisation schedule outlining immunisations received by the children on closer inspection all five of the twelve did have photocopy of immunisation schedule attached to registration form

Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures

  • A record was not available for the number, type and maintenance of firefighting equipment and smoke alarms in the service
Provider's corrective action:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action The f irefighting equipment and smoke alarm system in service have now been fully serviced and replaced as necessary. Fire equipment maintenance was serviced on 03 May 2024. The s moke alarm system maintenance service was completed on the 22 March 2024. The maintenance service of equipment will take place annually going forward

Regulation 28 — Insurance

  • Evidence that the childcare service was adequately insured was not available when requested on the day of inspection
Provider's corrective action:
  • An insurance certificate is on site and available for inspection. Insurance cover is available for children attending the service and is valid until 04 May 2024. An Insurance policy is now stored in filing cabinet on premises

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 25.

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