# Bright Beginners, Rush — inspection reports and findings > Bright Beginners (Rush, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Bright Beginners Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Rush, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015FL036** · Registered since 1 January 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 24 March 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. The steps in the services nappy changing policy were observed not to be always followed as evidenced by the following: • The nappy changing mat was observed not to be cleaned in between children having their nappies changed. • Staff members did not always wash their hands after changing children’s nappies. • Following nappy changing some children were observed to have their hands washed by a staff member who continued to wear the same gloves that were used to change the nappies. 2. The children attending the Wobbler room did not have their hands washed before they ate. This increased the risk of cross contamination. Fire Safety: 3. The hallway in the service which was a fire exit route was cluttered with play materials and resources which could impede egress for both staff and children in the event of an emergency. Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective Action Infection Control: 1. In response to the identified hygiene breaches, the following actions have been implemented: All staff members have completed refresher training on the service’s nappy changing procedures, with particular emphasis on hand hygiene, correct use of gloves, and infection control practices. Clear signage has been displayed in all nappy changing areas to remind staff of the correct step-by-step procedure, including cleaning of the changing mat between children and proper handwashing protocols. Staff have completed nappy changing training. 2. Ongoing supervision and refresher training sessions will be provided to maintain high standards of hygiene practice. Staff will have visual reminders in zones, on the importance of effective handwashing practices for both them and children, particularly before meals, to minimise the risk of cross- contamination. Fire Safety: 3. All play materials and resources were immediately removed from the hallway to ensure the fire exit route is clear and unobstructed at all times. The area was inspected to confirm it is fully compliant and safe for emergency egress. Preventive Action Infection Control: 1. Management will conduct regular spot checks to ensure all nappy changing procedures are consistently followed. A visual guide displayed on the wall in the nappy changing area will support staff and act as a reference guide if they are unsure of any procedure. A nappy changing induction guideline has been implemented to ensure all staff are trained and informed of the correct procedures from induction onwards. Ongoing supervision and refresher training sessions will be provided to maintain high standards of hygiene practice. Staff will have visual reminders in zones, on the importance of effective handwashing practices for both them and children, particularly before meals, to minimise the risk of cross- contamination. 2. Staff will have visual reminders in zones, on the importance of effective handwashing practices for both them and children, particularly before meals, to minimise the risk of cross-contamination. Fire Safety: 3. Staff have been reminded that fire exit routes must remain completely clear at all times and must not be used for storage of any items. • A clear “no storage” designation has been applied to the hallway/fire exit area to reinforce its purpose. • Regular daily environmental checks have been enforced to ensure escape routes remain unobstructed, these are carried out by the fire officer. • Management will carry out routine health and safety audits on the fire books each week, including checks of all evacuation routes. These measures have been implemented to ensure ongoing compliance with fire safety requirements and to maintain safe evacuation routes for staff and children at all times. Supporting documentation submitted • Step by step nappy changing posters for bathroom and sign off sheet for the staff • Nappy changing training certificates • Nappy changing procedure and nappy changing and toilet training assessment • Photograph of hallway • Fire Safety register & monthly fire checks • Manager’s weekly checklist Summary Comment The inspector has reviewed the actions and evidence submitted. The non-compliance under Regulation 23 has been addressed ##### Regulation 32 — Complaints - (1)(c) Following review of the complaints policy it was ascertained that some steps in the service policy were not followed. • The complaints policy did not detail how the complainant would be kept informed of the complaints procedure. • There was no written record of correspondence to the complainant following a complaint that was made to the service - Corrective Action (1)(c) Following review, the service acknowledges that the complaints policy was not fully adhered to. While the complaint was managed verbally, the policy clearly states that written communication should be provided to the complainant. • The service recognises the requirement to follow all steps of the complaints policy, including providing written acknowledgement and updates to the complainant. • Moving forward, all complaints will be documented in writing, including records of communication, outcomes, and any actions taken. • Written confirmation will be issued to complainants at all stages as outlined in the policy. Preventive Action - • All staff have been reminded of the importance of adhering strictly to the complaints policy. Management will oversee the complaints process to ensure compliance with documentation and communication requirements. • A complaints log and standard templates for written responses have been introduced to support consistent practice Found compliant: Regulation 9, 10, 11, 16, 19, 24, 27, 29, 31. #### Inspection of 9 April 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - Basic needs: 1. In the Toddler room the children’s water bottles were stored in their individual cubbies on a raised shelf out of the children’s eyeline and reach. This prevented children from accessing their water bottles independently when they wanted to have a drink of water throughout the day. Physical and material environment: 2. There was no interest areas developed for the children to initiate or sustain child led play experiences in the Junior Wobbler or Toddler room. There was a limited range of developmentally appropriate and challenging equipment and resources in the Junior Wobbler room. A play stove top cooker was provided in the Toddler room however there were no supportive equipment located alongside. Additionally, a play kitchen had 1 plastic cup and 2 plates provided, this did not encourage or support the children in their play experiences. Due to the room layout, there was minimal opportunity for child-initiated activities and opportunities for children to engage with a range of materials in the environment based on children’s choices, interests and preferences. 3. There was a lack of sensory or wooden materials available for the children to use, there was no sand, water or other materials provided for the children to enjoy hands on sensory play experiences in the Junior Wobbler or Toddler room or in the outdoor area of the service. Therefore, this did not provide opportunities for children to engage with materials that stimulated children’s senses and or to enhance children’s learning and development experiences. 4. The family photographs that were displayed in the Junior Wobbler and Toddler room were situated at too high a level for the children to see. This prevented children from using the photographs as a means of maintaining links with and bridging the gap between the service and home and to use the photographs to develop a sense of belonging and connectedness in the service. 5. A large blackboard was positioned on one of the walls in the outdoor play area, however there were no equipment provided such as chalks for the children to use to extend their play. This reduced children’s choice in accessing mark making materials that enhanced children’s creativity and early literacy and numeracy learning opportunities. The non-compliances 2 & 3 were identified at the last 2 inspections of the service on the 13/03/2023 & the 13/03/2024. The registered provider provided written assurances in the corrective and preventative actions that procedures had been put in place to prevent a recurrence of the non-compliance however these were insufficient to ensure that the non-compliance did not re-occur - Corrective Action Basic needs: 1. The manager reported that all parents have been asked to supply labelled water bottles for the children and these are now stored on the water trolley at the child’s reach and available all day long to the children and filled up as needed. The Manager reported discussing with staff the importance of all children having access to water all day long and ensuring all bottles are filled and reachable at all times. Physical and material environment: 2. The manager reported adding a wide range of developmentally appropriate and challenging equipment and resources in the Junior Wobbler room and Toddler room such as a ball pit, books, home corner equipment with natural materials, construction toys, a dress up hanging rail and sensory activities. 3. The manager reported that new materials have been added into the Junior Wobbler room and Toddler rooms to ensure the children enjoy hands on sensory play experiences such as sand play, sensory bottles, mystery boxes and sensory toys. Age-appropriate jigsaws have also been added. 4. The manager discussed that all family trees have been moved to the children’s level to ensure they are maintaining links with and bridging the gap between the service and home and to use the photographs to develop a sense of belonging and connectedness in the service. 5. The black board in the garden has been repainted and chalk is always now available to the children in the garden at their level along with cleaning cloths to enhance children’s creativity, hand to eye co-ordination and early literacy and numeracy learning opportunities. Preventive Action Basic needs: 1. The manager/supervisor will do a daily check to ensure all children have their water bottles on the water trolley in all rooms to ensure this does not happen again. Physical and material environment: 2.& 3. To prevent materials lacking in both rooms, an audit of the rooms will be carried out every month by the manager and the area manager. 4. Going forward the staff will ensure all family trees in all rooms are always situated at the child’s level to ensure the photographs are developing a sense of belonging and connectedness in the service. 5. The staff will ensure the correct materials for the blackboard are at easy access for the children going forward. The manager/supervisor will do a daily check to ensure the chalk is always available to the children ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. The services nappy changing policy was observed not to be followed as demonstrated by the following: • The nappy changing mat was not cleaned after each child had their nappy changed. The nappy changing mat was cleaned after 5 children had their nappies changed. • A staff member was observed not to wash her hands in between changing children’s nappies. Safe Sleep: 2. A sleep plan incorporating a robust risk assessment were not available for 1 child aged less than 2 years who slept in a cocoon bed, to demonstrate the child’s developmental readiness to move from a cot to floor bed. A sleep plan is required under Tusla guidance on safe sleep provisions for children under 24 months when children move from sleeping in a cot to a suitable floor bed. The non-compliances 1 & 2 under regulation 23 were identified at the last inspection on the 13/03/24. The registered provider provided written assurances in the corrective and preventive actions that procedures had been put in place to prevent a recurrence of the non-compliance, however these were insufficient to ensure that the non-compliance did not re-occur. Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective Action Infection Control: 1. All staff have been sent a memo of the importance of following nappy changing policies and produces and have taken part in training of nappy changing with management. Safe Sleep: 2. The service have a safe sleep plan for any child under the age of 2 years to demonstrate the child’s developmental readiness to move from a cot to floor bed, which has been completed by parents and added to child’s file. Preventive Action Infection Control: 1. Going forward observations of nappy changing will be carried out and training of staff in relation to nappy changing policies and procedures. All new staff will be trained by the manager/supervisor in the company’s nappy changing policy before they start. Safe Sleep: 2. Going forward a sleep plan incorporating a robust risk assessment will be provided for all children under the age of 2 years who will be transitioning from a cot to a floor bed. Supporting documentation submitted • Memo and staff signatures in relation to staff training on nappy changing policies and procedures. • Template of sleep plan for children under two years of age. • Managers’ daily checklist. Summary Comment The inspector has reviewed the actions and evidence submitted. The non-compliances under Regulation 23 have been addressed ##### Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance - (1) Three children who were present in the Junior Wobbler room were not signed into the attendance register at 12:30pm on the day of inspection, the children had been in attendance in the care room before the inspector’s arrival to the service at 09:20am - Corrective Action (1) Policies and procedures have been reviewed with all staff about the importance of making sure all children are signed in when they arrive at the building and all staff received a memo regarding this also. Preventive Action (1) The staff will make sure all children are signed in and out when they attend creche daily. The manager reported that the internet connection is not reliable at present so the service have signed up to a new internet provider. In the meantime, the staff are also signing children in and out manually in a daily roll book until the internet connection is restored ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) The registered provider did not ensure that the premises was being maintained in an appropriate condition as evidenced by the following: • In the Playschool room 1 the paint on the wall immediately adjacent to the rest area was peeling with plaster exposed underneath. • The area around the tap in the Playschool room 1 was ingrained with grout and therefore could not be cleaned effectively - Corrective Action (d) The Playschool room 1 wall has been plastered and freshly painted. The sink has been resealed for it to be cleaned effectively daily. Preventive Action (d) A monthly audit of all rooms will be done to check for any paint damage, grout around sinks and general wear and tear in all rooms by management. The maintenance team will be informed of any urgent maintenance needs and a call out will be placed to ensure the work is carried out in a timely manner Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 25, 26. #### Inspection of 13 March 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - 1. There were no interest areas developed for the children to initiate or sustain child led play experiences in the Junior Wobbler or Toddler room. There was a limited range of developmentally appropriate and challenging equipment and resources in the Junior Wobbler room. A play stove top cooker was provided in the Toddler room however there were no supportive equipment located alongside it to encourage and support the children in their play experiences. 2. There was a lack of sensory or wooden materials available for the children to use, there were no sand, water or other materials provided for the children to enjoy hands on sensory play experiences in the Junior Wobbler, Senior Wobbler or the Toddler room or in the outdoor area of the service. 3. The dress up materials in the Toddler room were stored in a box on top of each other which did not facilitate the children in using the costumes. 4. There was a number of battery-operated toys in the Junior Wobbler and a majority did not have batteries therefore were limited in their purpose and function. 5. A number of books provided in the Toddler room were torn and in poor condition. 6. There were insufficient chairs available in the dining room of the service to facilitate all of the children from the Toddler room to sit at the table for their meals. Two children who were developmentally able to sit at the table were placed in highchairs. 7. In the nappy changing area used by the Junior Wobbler and Toddler room there was no privacy afforded to children being changed at the same time as 2 nappy changing mats lay side by side on the countertop. In discussion with a staff member, it was confirmed that there are times of the day when 2 adults would change 2 children next to each other. Children should be afforded a level of privacy from their peers when having their personal care needs met. The non compliances 1, 2 & 3 were identified at the last inspection of the service on the 13/03/2023 The registered provider provided written assurances in the corrective and preventative actions that procedures had been put in place to prevent a recurrence of the noncompliance however these were insufficient to ensure that the non-compliance did not re-occur - In relation to addressing the non-compliances above, the registered provider stated that the following corrective and preventative actions have been implemented: 1. The interest areas will be updated. These issues were addressed after our last inspection but unfortunately the toys and equipment had either been broken or moved to another room and not in the rooms noted on the day of inspection. 2. The staff regularly use sand, water, gloop, rice, pasta and many other sensory play experiences with the children but on the day of inspection this wasn’t the case. Staff have been reminded to include sensory activities in their daily routine with children. 3. The dress up hooks in the Toddler room had been pulled off the wall by one of the children also which is why the materials were being temporarily stored in a box. This will be fixed. 4. Battery operated toys will be either be removed or have batteries replaced. 5.Torn books are being replaced with new ones. 6. Staff have been informed to remove some of the highchairs and bring a table and some chairs from the toddler room for mealtimes when required. 7. We will no longer change 2 children together in the nappy changing area. Preventative actions: 1, 2 & 3: The task of informing the service manager when materials and equipment need to be replaced or updated to two senior members of staff and ensure environments are being reviewed regularly. 4. Going forward the service will provide toys that don’t require batteries or ensure batteries are replaced when required. 5. Libraries are checked for torn books regularly and replaced when needed. 6. Staff have been informed on actions to take to prevent this happening. 7. If staff feel they need to be able to change 2 children at the one time in that area a dividing privacy screen will be installed. Summary Comment The inspector has reviewed the corrective and preventative actions submitted. The registered provider has assured the inspectorate that actions above are being implemented and improvement of environments is ongoing. This assurance has been accepted by the early years inspector and implementation of the above actions will be reviewed at the next inspection. Based on this information the non-compliances identified under Regulation 19 (a) have been adequately addressed ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. In the Playschool room the children’s morning snacks which they brought with them from home and contained perishable items including meat and dairy products were stored in the children’s bags and not placed in the fridge on arrival to the service. This increased the risk of bacteria multiplying to levels which could result in food poisoning. 2. There was inconsistency with the nappy changing procedures resulting in practice that increased the risk of cross contamination. For example; • A staff member was observed while changing 2 children’s nappies. The staff member did not change the disposable gloves or apron between changes. The nappy changing mat was not disinfected before the 2nd child’s change. The children’s hands were not washed following a nappy change. The staff member only washed their hands after both children had been changed. • Another staff member observed during nappy changing did not disinfect the changing mat after use. 3. There was no liquid soap available at the sink in the nappy changing area used by the Junior Wobbler and Toddler room. A staff member was observed using this sink to wash their hands and a child’s hands following a nappy change. Liquid soap is required to support effective handwashing. Safe Sleep: 4. On the day of inspection, a child aged 21 months was placed to sleep on a floor bed in the absence of a completed sleep plan. A sleep plan is required under Tusla guidance on safe sleep provisions for children under 24 months when children move from sleeping in a cot to a suitable floor bed. 5. The stackable floor bed provided for the child above aged 21 months was at variance to Tusla guidance on safe sleep provisions for children under 24 months - Corrective & Preventive Action In relation to addressing the non-compliances above, the registered provider stated that the following corrective and preventative actions have been implemented: Infection Control: 1. Lunch boxes will be place in the fridge. 2. A Nappy Changing Guidelines form had been placed in each of the nappy changing areas detailing best practice. This has been discussed individually with each member of staff ensuring they are aware of the importance of abiding by these procedures. 3. Liquid soap will be available at all times and replaced when required. Safe Sleep: 4. A sleep plan has been completed for this child. 5. An appropriate floor bed was available in the service on the day of inspection, but not used on the day. Staff have been reminded that the correct bed is to be used for this child was under 24 months. Preventative actions: Infection Control: 1. Person in charge to ensure all staff are aware that children’s lunches are placed in the fridge. 2. Registered provider to ensure each member of staff adheres to these procedures at all times and all senior members of staff have instructed to enforce these procedures also. 3. Ensure soap is replace when required. Safe Sleep: 4. The service will ensure all children under the age of 24 months has a completed sleep plan. 5. Staff will ensure the correct floor bed is used ##### Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance - At 10.00 am a child attending the Toddler Room was not signed into the attendance record, this was confirmed with a member of staff - Staff have been reminded to ensure that all children are signed in on arrival. Summary Comment The inspector has reviewed the actions and evidence submitted. The non-compliance identified under Regulation 24 has been adequately addressed ##### Regulation not named in the report text - (1) The registered provider failed to notify the Early Years Inspectorate of a change in circumstances in relation to the following as per the schedule 4 Form for Notification of Change in Circumstances: • The name of the designated person in charge - The registered provider stated that a ‘Change in Circumstances’ form was submitted and approved. Preventative action: Registered provider to ensure all necessary changes are submitted to TUSLA using the Change in Circumstances form when required Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 25, 29, 32. ### Other services in Dublin - [Bright Beginnings Nursery and Creche](/creche/bright-beginnings-nursery-and-creche-dublin-14.md) Dublin 14 - [Bright Futures Creche](/creche/bright-futures-creche-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 - [Bright Sparks Community Preschool](/creche/bright-sparks-community-preschool-donabate.md) Donabate - [Brighton Day Care](/creche/brighton-day-care-dublin-6.md) Dublin 6 - [Busy Kids Creche](/creche/busy-kids-creche-lucan.md) Lucan - [Charlie's Childcare](/creche/charlie-s-childcare-malahide.md) Malahide - [Cocoon Childcare Santry](/creche/cocoon-childcare-santry-dublin-9.md) Dublin 9 - [First Steps Academy](/creche/first-steps-academy-dublin-13.md) Dublin 13 - [Lakelands Childcare](/creche/lakelands-childcare-stillorgan.md) Stillorgan - [Saol Beag Project Creche](/creche/saol-beag-project-creche-dublin-1.md) Dublin 1 [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/bright-beginners-rush/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11