# Carrickmacross Childcare Ltd, Carrickmacross — inspection reports and findings > Carrickmacross Childcare Ltd (Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Carrickmacross Childcare Ltd Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Carrickmacross, Monaghan · Tusla ID **TU2015MN010** · 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 13 May 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for 14 staff members. However, one of the vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. This non-compliance remained outstanding from the services most recent inspection on 29/11/2024, where the registered provider stated that “Garda vetting applications have been made, and Staff Garda vetting and dates were on display in office to help keep track of renewals. Management is aware of new Garda vetting rules.” - Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: Garda Vetting application and contact with the liaison company to track the process. Better control over staff files Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 29 November 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (9) (2) (a)(b) Two written references on file for one adult were not validated. There were no written validated references available for two students. (d) An ‘English translation’ was not available for the international police vetting on file for one staff. (3) Garda vetting for one adult was not completed prior to their start date of working in the service. (4) There was no evidence on file to confirm if one staff members qualification was deemed to be equivalent to Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications - (9) (2) (a) (b) Two written references have been validated and are on file. Written and validated references are on file for two students. A staff and student file cover form has been created to keep better control. (d) English translation received and stored on file. A staff and student file cover form has been created to keep better control. (3) Going forward staff will not start employment without Garda Vetting. A staff and student file cover form has been created to keep better control. (4) Evidence on file detailing qualification equivalent to Level 6 ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (1) (a) There was no employment record on file for two students, therefore it could not be determined if police vetting was required - Corrective & Preventive Action (1) (a) Student files have been corrected and updated. Student file cover form created to keep better control ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - 1. In the Junior Preschool Room from approximately 10.20 to 11am the transition from morning snack, nappy changing and getting ready to go outside was protracted. During this time a number of behavioural issues occurred, some children became upset and some children in the room walked about or sat in the cosy area on their own while they waited. It is acknowledged that during this time staff provided comfort and support to the children who required it. 2. In the Senior Preschool Room, the dignity and privacy of the children was not always maintained during toileting and nappy changing. For example, it was observed that all 7 children and the 2 staff members present went over to the nappy changing room across the corridor at one of the scheduled nappy changing and toileting times. All 9 were present when nappies were being changed and the toilet was being used. This practice does not protect the dignity and privacy of the children - Corrective & Preventive Action 1. Full day routine is on display with visuals for children. Educators are working to ease the transitions. Staff will allow more transition time and more flexibility on routines. Contact has been made with a quality development service to improve the environment in the room. 2. Talked to staff regarding changing room turns, and the privacy of the children, and group management. Placed a poster on display in changing room ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for 14 staff members. However, two of these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. There were sharp unprotected corners on some of the low-level shelving in Junior Preschool Room and in Naíonra Ríos. These are a potential injury hazard. 3. The wooden picnic bench in the outdoor area outside the Junior Preschool Room was in a state of disrepair with tabletop pieces of wood broken, and therefore a potential injury hazard. Infection Control: 4. During nappy changing procedures in the Junior Preschool Room the following infection control and cross contamination risks were observed: - The staff member did not change their apron between three nappy changes observed. - The staff member was observed to wash a child’s hands with the same gloves on which were used to change the nappy. - The staff member was observed to come out into the care room with the apron and gloves on to return a child to the room, record the nappy changing record on the white board and take another child to get their nappy changed. - The nappy changing mat was not observed to be cleaned between each nappy change - Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. Garda vetting applications have been made. Staff Garda vetting and dates on display in office to help keep track of renewals. Management is aware of new Garda vetting rules. 2. Corner protectors replaced. Extra protectors available, and staff have been instructed to replace them if they fell, or if they are aware of any other furniture that need (i.e. if the change furniture around the room. 3. Wooden picnic bench is now gone. Management will take on board to do a maintenance checklist of outdoor equipment. Infection Control: 4. Meeting with staff and the nappy policy has been passed on to all staff members. New nappy changing poster on display in both changing rooms Found compliant: Regulation 10, 11, 27, 32. #### Inspection of 22 September 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play - In the outdoor area outside the Junior Room the following hazards were identified: 1. The safety surface had some raised and loose floor tiles which were a trip hazard. 2. One of the towers on the plastic climbing frame was broken at the bottom and had sharp edges. This was a potential injury hazard. 3. The steering wheel of a pink ride-on toy was broken in half and a potential injury hazard - The registered provider stated in the CAPA that the following was completed; 1.Repair of loose tiles. 2. Plastic climbing tower removed 3. Broken toys removed Staff instructed to review the toys regularly and remove broken ones ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. In the Senior and Junior Rooms there were unprotected sharp corners on some of the low-level tables and shelving units. These are an injury hazard. Infection Control: 2. The blue paper hand towel in the downstairs sanitary accommodation was sitting on the pedal operated bin and not in a dispenser. This is a cross contamination and infection control risk. 3. The polythene gloves observed in use for nappy changing were unsuitable as per best practice guidance. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: The registered provider stated in the CAPA that the following was completed. 1. Plastic safety covers fitted on furniture corners. Infection Control: 2. Blue paper roll in holder in changing room. 3. Latex gloves are now in the changing areas. Preventive Action Staff instructed to review the equipment regularly ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (2)(a) and (b)There were no antiseptic cleaning wipes in the first aid box in the Junior Preschool Room - First aid boxes checked and re supplied. Staff instructed to check first aid boxes regularly and communicate what it is needed to management. Summary Comment The requirement of Regulation 25 has been met Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 22, 26, 28. ### Other services in Monaghan - [Carrickmacross Preschool Playgroup](/creche/carrickmacross-preschool-playgroup-carrickmacross.md) Carrickmacross - [Carrickroe Community Childcare](/creche/carrickroe-community-childcare-emyvale.md) Emyvale - [Clever Cloggs Full Day Care Nursery Ltd (Drumbear)](/creche/clever-cloggs-full-day-care-nursery-ltd-drumbear-monaghan.md) Monaghan - [Daisy Chain Childcare](/creche/daisy-chain-childcare-carrickmacross.md) Carrickmacross - [Knockatallon Community Childcare](/creche/knockatallon-community-childcare-scotstown.md) Scotstown - [Tiny’s Day Nursery Ltd](/creche/tiny-s-day-nursery-ltd-castleblayney.md) Castleblayney - [Naíonra Ultain](/creche/naionra-ultain-muineachan.md) Muineachán - [Bizzy Bees](/creche/bizzy-bees-carrickmacross.md) Carrickmacross - [Art Mooney Childcare](/creche/art-mooney-childcare-castleblayney.md) Castleblayney - [Upsie Daisies Pre- School](/creche/upsie-daisies-pre-school-monaghan.md) Monaghan [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/carrickmacross-childcare-ltd-carrickmacross/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11