# Buttons Community Playgroup, Dublin 7 — inspection reports and findings > Buttons Community Playgroup (Dublin 7, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Buttons Community Playgroup Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 7, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY040** · 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 4 December 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - 1. One staff member did not have a second validated written reference availabe for inspection. 2. One staff member did not have two validated written references availabe for inspection. (2)(c) Garda vetting disclosures were not available for two staff members. An Immediate Action notice was issued to the registered provider on the 5 December 2024 in relation to a non-compliance identified under Regulation 9. (3) The procedures required to be completed prior to a staff member commencing employment in the service were not in place for two staff members working directly with the children during the inspection. (4) Two staff members working directly with the children on the day of inspection did not have documentation available to demonstrate that they held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework, or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent - (2)(a)(b)(c), (3) In response the service has stated that the required information is complete, and they are aware of the steps to be taken to ensure that these non-compliances don’t arise again. (4) In response the service has stated that the staff member with no childcare qualification will continue to work in the service as a student while they complete their Level 5 childcare qualification. During this time, they will not be considered in adult child ratio’s and will work on a supernumerary basis ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (1)(k) On review of six accident and incident records the following information was not recorded. • A record of an incident that occurred to two children was not available. As a result, written confirmation that the parents had been informed of the incidents was not available. This is at variance with the service policy on accidents and incidents. • Three records were not signed by the parent to confirm that they had been made aware of the accident/incident. • One record did not include a risk assessment following the accident/ incident to reduce the potential risk of reoccurrence - In response the service has stated that parents have now been asked to sign the record book. Staff have been advised that forms are to be correctly filled in on the day that the form must be complete d and signed off by management and checked thoroughly ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - Basic Needs: 1. A rest area was not available in the care room to enable the children to take time away from the group as desired. Physical and Material Environment: 2. The care room was not laid out with areas of interest to encourage the children to explore and develop their own interests and abilities. Materials were stored in locked cupboards and shelving units were not accessible. As a result, activities and materials available to the children were structured and planned by the adults. This did not support the children’s independence and choice - Basic Needs and Physical and Material Environment: 1 and 2. To address the non complinace the service has stated that the room has been rearranged following the inspection with toys open and available for the children to take freely, a cosy corner is now available with a mat placed down for the children to sit on. A bookshelf is beside the mat. Contact has been made with a quality development agency to request support for the service ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) The registered provider did not ensure that a staff member was trained in First Aid Responder (FAR) and available to the children during the oper ation of the service. It is acknowledged that three staff members hold paediatric first aid certificates with an expiry date of Decemeber 2026 - (1) In response the service has stated that first aid training has now been provided and the service is aware of the importance of this and have taken the steps to keep training up to date Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 23. ### Other services in Dublin - [Buzzy Bees Montessori School](/creche/buzzy-bees-montessori-school-dublin-3.md) Dublin 3 - [By Your Side Early Intervention](/creche/by-your-side-early-intervention-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 - [Cappaghmore Playschool](/creche/cappaghmore-playschool-dublin-22.md) Dublin 22 - [Castle Kids Montessori](/creche/castle-kids-montessori-dublin-22.md) Dublin 22 - [Charlies Childcare](/creche/charlies-childcare-malahide-2.md) Malahide - [Circle of Friends](/creche/circle-of-friends-balbriggan.md) Balbriggan - [Daisychain Montessori & Childcare](/creche/daisychain-montessori-childcare-dublin-6.md) Dublin 6 - [Gateway Montessori School LTD](/creche/gateway-montessori-school-ltd-dublin-4.md) Dublin 4 - [Lilys Before & After-School](/creche/lilys-before-after-school-dublin-24.md) Dublin 24 - [Silverspoon Pre-School &Montessori](/creche/silverspoon-pre-school-montessori-dublin-7.md) Dublin 7 [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/buttons-community-playgroup-dublin-7/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11