Cairdeas Childcare

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Kinnegad, Westmeath · Tusla ID TU2015WH024 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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2published inspections

1non-compliances at latest report read

0immediate action notices

0registration conditions

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

Provider's corrective action:

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.

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

Provider's corrective action:

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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