# Cairdeas Childcare, Kinnegad — inspection reports and findings

> Cairdeas Childcare (Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Cairdeas Childcare

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Kinnegad, Westmeath · Tusla ID **TU2015WH024** · 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 6 October 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

- Infection Control: The nappy changing practices observed were inadequate for infection control purposes due to the following; • The adults did not wash their hands before nappy changing. • The nappy changing procedure displayed in the service was incorrect as it did not state staff are to wash their hands before nappy changing. • The child was redressed with the same gloves used for nappy changing. • The child’s nose was wiped with the same gloves worn for nappy changing. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- Infection Control: The service’s nappy changing policy has been updated. This outlines the process to be followed and includes handwashing and the changing of gloves. All staff involved in nappy changes have been retrained on the new policy

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28, 33.

#### Inspection of 3 October 2023 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- Two written validated references were not available from a previous employer or a source other than a past employer in respect of two staff members

- References have been secured and validated for the members of staff and are in the Regulation 9 folder. See attached. An annual inspection of staff files will be carried out by the manager to ensure all documentation is up to date and on file

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29.

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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11