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Bunratty Community Childcare Centre

Part Time · 1 - 6 Years · Dublin 17, Dublin · Tusla ID TU2015DY036 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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

Inspection of 19 February 2026 — Inspection Report

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 23, 25, 26.

Inspection of 3 September 2025 — Change in Circumstance

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Inspection of 1 November 2023 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (4) Documentation was not available for two students, who provide relief as required by the service, to demonstrate that held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed eligible by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Affairs (DCEDIY)
Provider's corrective action:
  • (4) It was agreed to no longer use these students as ratio staff until they have competed their full qualification or received a letter from DCYA confirming their eligibility to work in the sector. Students have been asked to contact their colleges for clarification on their right to work in the sector and to also apply to DCYA for qualification if applicable. Staff absence policy to be updated to include the following “Any third level student being used as relief staff must provide the service with valid evidence of an Early Childhood Care and Education qualification at level 5 or above deemed eligible by the DCEDIY with the purpose of work with the sector. Letters from the colleges are not deemed eligible”

Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials

  • 1. In the Waddler room, equipment and materials present for the enjoyment and engagement of the children were not accessible such as: • the inspector observed at 10.34am and at 2.30pm, the low-level table and chairs were inaccessible to the children during free play between mealtimes, limiting the tabletop play opportunities, despite the children being of an age and stage of development to enjoy sitting at a table for an activity. • The Mirror with a pull up bar and activity was not accessible to the children aged 1 to 2years, as it was positioned too high on the wall for the children to reach. • The Dress up activity was not accessible to the children as it was blocked by a table
Provider's corrective action:
  • 1. Room layout has been redesigned and wall activities have been lowered. Ongoing support will be provided from the floor supervisor with the room leader regarding the environment and children’s needs

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. In the Toddler room, • The visibility strips present on the low-level glass windows of the patio doors were not effective at reducing the potential risk of injury to a child as some were faded and some were missing. • There was a trailing flex from a fan within reach of the children, leading to a risk of injury. Infection Control: 2. In the main hallway of the service, the inspectors observed cots, sleeper beds and low beds stored between uses, with sheets and blankets on them in the open environment of the corridor, leading to poor infection control. 3. The dining room of the service was used for storage of clean laundry of blankets and sheets and for toys and equipment, leading to poor infection control. 4. In the Waddler room, children’s hands were not washed before dinner time. 5. In the Toddler room, the wall was damaged with exposed plaster and not washable or wipeable, leading to poor infection control. 6. In the Preschool room, the cover of shelving was damaged and not washable or wipeable, leading to poor infection control. Safe Sleep: 7. In the Waddler room, two children under two years of age were observed to be sleeping on sleeper beds. A sleep assessment for one child was incomplete as section C of the form was not completed by staff, this is at variance to the best practise sleep guidelines issued to the sector in September 2023. Fire Safety: 8. The service roster presented to the inspectors during the inspection, did not correctly reflect the staff present in the service, leading to a risk of safety in the event of evacuation, for example the rostered hours for one staff member was documented as 8.30am to 5.30pm but the staff member was present from 12.30pm to 5.30pm. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • • Visibility stickers have been bought and placed on glass windows and doors. Extra stickers have been left in the rooms for the room leaders/ staff to monitor and replace as needed. Visibility stickers added to the daily risk assessment sheet. • The trailing flex has been secured to the wall. Trailing cables and daily risk assessment discussed at Team meeting held 22 November 2023. Infection Control: 2. Plastic zip lock bags have been purchased to place bedding for individual child when being stored. Each bag is labelled with the child’s photo and name. All staff informed of this change and made familiar with the new procedure by the room leaders. 3. This area has been decluttered and equipment and blankets have been removed. Laundry to be returned to the rooms once dried or stored in the correct designated area. The partitions have been erected to divide the area for the children who use the dining room for dinner. Monitoring of the area daily to ensure compliance will be completed by Floor Supervisor/Manager. 4. Room leader spoken to about the importance of hand washing. Spot checks done by Floor Supervisor/ Manager to ensure that hand washing is happening at appropriate times throughout the centre. This was discussed and reviewed at the Team meeting 22 November 2023. 5. Room to be repainted 3 January 2024. Room leaders are aware that on the removal of displays from the walls, if any damage is apparent to raise this matter with the Management. Inform caretaker as soon as possible so that the matter can be remedied. 6. The unit recovered with wipeable materials. All storage units in the centre to be audited regularly for damage. Safe Sleep: 7. Room leader was informed of this non-compliance, on the evening of the inspection and the form was completed in full the next day. Room leader to get the manager/ floor supervisor to sign off on all forms. The form has been edited to included witness signature which needs to be signed off by the Manager or Floor supervisor. Fire Safety: 8. The roster will be updated daily to reflect any changes to the roster as it happens. All reception staff/ admin and senior childcare staff informed to adjust the roster at reception when an absenteeism is reported. Staff have been told to check that their attendance is correct when rosters are issued on Fridays. Roster will be edited daily, and any changes reflected daily

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25.

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