Charleville Community Childcare CLG

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Charleville, Cork · Tusla ID TU2015CC094 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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3published inspections

0non-compliances at latest report read

0immediate action notices

0registration conditions

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 21, 22, 23, 27.

(9) (7) (a) Supervision records were not available for the staff to indicate that they received 4-6 weekly supervision sessions with management as per the staff supervision policy. (b) Two of the three records assessed did not have a written record of the induction process recorded. Not completing supervision on a frequent basis and not having records of staff induction may allow staff to practice without appropriate guidance on the services policies and procedures

Provider's corrective action:

(a) The service has revised their staff supervision policy which indicates who will carry out and the frequency of supervision meeting for all staff, this has been circulated to all staff. A staff supervision record form and staff appraisal record form are now on file for all staff. Timeframes for supervision meetings have been included. Management will support the supervision process through frequent meetings with staff and being available within the service. (b) Induction forms will be completed for all staff and will be signed by the staff member and management once induction is completed

General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for 29 staff members. However, one 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’. Infection Control: 2. The nappy changing procedure was not practiced in accordance with the infection control policy, the following was observed: • One child did not have their hands washed after having their nappy changed. • The staff member carrying out the nappy changes did not change the plastic apron between the different children. • The nappy changing unit was cleaned with a baby wipe and not sanitizing surface spray between the different children. Not following the correct procedures when changing nappies may allow for cross contamination and infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. The Garda Vetting for the one staff member has been renewed. A plan is in place to ensure the Garda vetting will be renewed for all staff on a three yearly basis. Infection Control: 2. The nappy changing procedures has been updated and this has been circulated to all staff. The issue of nappy changing will be discussed at team meetings

1. Two cchildren from Montessori room 2 when playing outside needed to come inside to use the toilet. Each child was allowed to come in individually to use the toilet facilities which were across the room and no adult came inside with them. The door was closed to the outdoor area and the staff remained outside. Not supervising the children adequately when inside may have allowed the children access activities, children school bags, water and not be adequately supported when using the toilet. One child was observed to walk out with their clothes not pulled up correctly

Provider's corrective action:

1. The staff have been informed to ensure they supervise the children at all times and to assist with toileting as required. The nappy changing/toileting policy has been updated to ensure the children are supervised when going to the toilet

Found compliant: Regulation 10, 11, 16, 19, 32.

Infection Control: 1. It was observed that a child did not have their hands washed after nappy changing in Montessori 4. The policy indicated the children, and staff should wash hands following nappy changing and this posed a risk of cross infection to the child and to others in the service. 2. A staff member was observed to change and nappy in Montessori room 3 and following this with the gloves used for changing the nappy, open the stair gate and the door to outside to dispose of the soiled nappy, this posed multiple opportunities for contamination of surfaces and therefore the risk of cross infection. 3. The mattresses use in the cots in the Creche room were covered with material, a sheet was used when a child was sleeping however the material mattresses could not be cleaned effectively between each child, a waterproof mattress protector would need to be used when cloth mattresses are used. Not being able to clean the mattress effectively between each child poses a risk of cross infection between the children using the cots. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

Infection Control: 1. The staff have been met and the importance of handwashing has been outlined to them. This has been addressed at a staff meeting and through conversation with individual staff and management. 2. The staff have been met and the importance of handwashing has been outlined to them. The infection control policy and the nappy changing policy has been recirculated to all staff by email. Direct observation will also be carried out by management. 3. Waterproof mattress protectors have been purchased for each cot and will be changed for each child and as necessary. Information and discussion has taken place with the staff regarding mattress protectors

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 10, 11, 15, 19, 24, 27.

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