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Castlerea Community Playschool Ltd

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Castlerea, Roscommon · Tusla ID TU2015RN007 · Registered since 13 January 2026

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4published inspections
1non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 12 June 2026 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. There were low level branches from a large tree in the grassed area of the outdoor area which could pose a risk of injury to a preschool child. It is acknowledged that this area was not utilised on the day of the inspection as the grass required cutting. 2. There was a water play table in the outdoor play area with evidence of rust and flaked paint which could pose a potential safety concern. Infection Control 3. The lining on the base of sand play area was ripped and could provide difficult to effectively clean. A cover is also required for the sand play area to ensure the sand is protected when not in use. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to state; 1. Immediately following the inspection, the low-level branch on the large tree in the grassed outdoor play area was tied up with some rope, ensuring that it was safe for the children to play in the grass area. It was then cut back to eliminate the risk of injury. 2. Immediately following the inspection, the water play table was removed from use. The rust on the metal legs was thoroughly sanded down, any loose and flaking paint was removed, and the legs were repainted using a suitable, durable paint to restore the equipment to a safe condition. The table was inspected to ensure there were no remaining sharp edges, rust, or peeling paint before being returned to use. And to prevent a recurrence, a regular outdoor safety inspection has been incorporated into health and safety checks. Trees, shrubs, play equipment, and the overall outdoor environment will be routinely monitored for potential hazards, with any identified risks addressed promptly. This ensures the outdoor environment remains safe and compliant. Infection Control: 3. The damaged lining at the base of the sand play area was removed and replaced with a new, durable lining that can be effectively cleaned and maintained. A cover was also made and is now used to cover the sand play area whenever it is not in use, protecting the sand from contamination by animals, debris, and the weather and to ensure ongoing compliance, the sand play area has been incorporated into the regular health and safety checks. Staff will check the condition of the lining, the cleanliness of the sand, and that the cover is securely in place at the end of each use. Any signs of damage or wear will be addressed promptly to ensure the area remains safe, hygienic, and suitable for children's use

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29.

Inspection of 11 June 2025 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (2)(a)(b) There were no written references on file for one adult and no evidence of validation of references for two adults. (7) (a) There were no records available for inspection in the service in relation to the induction and training of staff regarding the service’s polices, procedures and statements
Provider's corrective action:
  • The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to state
  • Two written references have been obtained for one staff member The references have been validated for the two staff members by contacting the referees directly by phone. The references have been filed in each staff member’s personnel file. The person in charge has created a recruitment checklist to include Two written references and documentation of validation by phone call and email confirmation. The person in charge will ensure all references are verified when staff commence in the service and the recruitment policy has been updated. (7)(a)The person in charge advised that formal and informal induction sessions for all staff before the service reopens focusing on the service’s core policies and procedures, including the updated Child Safeguarding Statement, Health & Safety, Behaviour Management, Each staff member will then sign an induction acknowledgement form confirming they have read, understood, and been trained on the policies. Individual staff induction records will be maintained in each staff file

Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child

  • (1) (i) During review of records and through discussion with a staff member it was confirmed that there was no written parental consent for emergency medical treatment for one of the children attending the service
Provider's corrective action:
  • The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise (1)(i) The parent has signed the emergency medical consent form and evidence of this was submitted subsequent to the inspection.All children’s registration forms have been reviewed, and all emergency medical consent is signed and on file for each child enrolled in the service

Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

  • (k) It was confirmed by staff that on the 12 May 2025, a child had left the building through the main entrance door in view of staff however no written record was available in relation to the incident
Provider's corrective action:
  • The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise that a full investigation into the incident that took place on the 12th of May 2025 was conducted. A detailed incident report was completed to include the description of how and why the child exited. The staff who were present and the actions taken. The person in charge advised that a risk assessment is in place on the front door. Additional safety measures on the main entrance have been put in place and the drop off and collection policy has been updated and reinforced. All staff have been retrained on the supervision requirements, door monitoring procedures and the immediate reporting and documentation of all incidents. The service has implemented a daily door safety check log to ensure the doors are secure and functioning. A team meeting was held to review the importance of reporting all incidents, including near-misses or unauthorised exits

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. There was no written risk assessment available on the day in relation to the access of the outdoor area via the laneway. 2. There was a rodent bait box potentially accessible to children in the grass section of the outdoor area. 3. One of the wooden benches in the outdoor area was damaged with a length of timber broken exposing rusty screws. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise 1. A written risk assessment is in place of the laneway used to access the outdoor area and it identifies potential hazards, and it includes implemented immediate safety measures to include supervision ratios during transitions, designated staff roles. Signage to advise of Caution children at play will be erected before the preschool reopens. A risk assessment will be carried out every term. 2. The rodent bait box has been covered, and the pest control company have been requested to relocate it to a different area in the playground, out of reach from the children. 3. The damaged bench lath where the rusty screws were exposed, has been removed and replaced in the outdoor area. The outdoor play area was reinspected to ensure no other hazardous materials or equipment were present. The service will carry out maintenance checks in the garden regularly to make sure the outdoor equipment is safe from harm of children

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 27, 32.

Inspection of 3 May 2024 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. The soft matting surface in the outdoor area was slippy with evidence of moss. This could pose a potential tripping hazard. Action submitted by the Registered Provider General Safety: On 18/06/2024 the person in charge submitted a written response to advise:
Provider's corrective action:
  • The soft matting has now been power washed and the moss has been removed The soft matting will be power washed on a regular basis to ensure the surface does not become a potential tripping hazard

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.

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