Bright Beginnings

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Ferbane, Offaly · Tusla ID TU2015OY025 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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2published inspections

3non-compliances at latest report read

0immediate action notices

0registration conditions

A foothold was noted in two cots in the baby sleep room which posed a potential risk of entrapment to a young child

Provider's corrective action:

Incorrect smaller mattress sizing was placed in the two cots. Since the inspection children have been moved to different cots and new standard size mattresses have been ordered. The suitability of cots for use has been added to our risk assessment checklist for staff to review daily

General Safety: 1. A gap was noted in the wet pore surface near the wobbler room exit which posed a potential slip or trip hazard to a young child. 2. The most recent Garda vetting disclosure presented in respect of one of the staff members was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: 3. A hand towel dispenser was not in place in the nappy changing area of the wobbler sanitary accommodation. Staff were observed to handle the roll of paper towel which was ineffective for infection control purposes. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. Tile was replaced that caused a gap in wet pour surface near wobbler room exit. Safety check has been added to our risk assessment checklist for staff to review daily. 2. Garda vetting applied for the staff member. Excel sheet has been created including staff name and date of expiry for GV (3yrs) which will work as a reminder to re-apply for GV to comply with ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’ Infection Control: 3. Hand towel dispenser has been installed in the wobbler sanitary area for use of adults. Note has been made to the company overlooking hygiene dispensers that all sinks in the building must have a hand towel dispenser nearby

Monthly fire drills were not held in the service. The last fire drill was recorded as taking place on the 6 May 2025

Provider's corrective action:

Fire drill took place on 17 July 2025. Monthly reminder for fire drills has been scheduled in our calendar

Found compliant: Regulation 8, 11, 19, 22, 24, 25, 28.

1. Two written references were not available in respect of the registered provider. 2. A second validated reference was not available in respect of one staff member. 3. Two validated references were not available in respect of a student on work placement
An international police vetting obtained in the Spanish language had not been translated into English. A record of work and experience was not available in respect of a staff member and registered provider. This was required for the inspector to ascertain if police vetting was required

Provider's corrective action:

Corrective Action
1.Two written references were obtained for registered provider, the two written references were validated by Assistant Manager. Copy attached to email. 2.All staff members missing validation of references was carried out by Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager. Copy attached to email. 3.Validation of references for student on work placement was carried out by Assistant Manager Copy attached to email
International police vetting was translated from Spanish to English. A record of work and experience was obtained in respect of a staff member and registered provider. Copy attached to email. Preventive Action For all future new staff members and students on placement all relative paperwork will be obtained and stored away to their respective files by the management team upon commencing their employment. Summary Comment Evidence submitted and reviewed by the Early Years Inspector met the Regulatory Requirement

1. The following hazards were noted on the triple play unit: • The plastic matting on four of the stair steps had become worn with the edges of each of the four mats broken away leaving an uneven edge which posed a potential trip hazard. • The metal railing on either side of the stairs of the unit had rust and the paint was chipped and flaking away which posed a potential injury risk to a pre-school child. 2. A concrete block used as a step up to the wooden playhouse was cracked which posed a potential trip hazard

Provider's corrective action:

Corrective Action
1.A new plastic mat was replaced on the triple play unit. Pictures attached. The metal railing where it has eroded, has been secured with tough tape until the unit is replaced or repaired in full. Pictures attached. The parent committee meeting held on 10th of October. Final decision has been made regarding outdoor play unit to repair the current unit and to get additional smaller units e.g. seesaw/swing on phased basis to expand outdoor play area. 2.The concrete block used as a step up to the wooden playhouse has been removed as children are not using the playhouse during the winter months. Pictures attached. Preventive Action Additional line is added to the rooms risk assessment to report any repairs to equipment highlighted in yellow on example risk assessment submitted ‘’Outside play equipment clean and in good repair’’ to maintain outdoor area and equipment in the future

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28.

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