# Chestnut Daycare Limited, Johnstown — inspection reports and findings > Chestnut Daycare Limited (Johnstown, Co. Meath): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Chestnut Daycare Limited Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Johnstown, Meath · Tusla ID **TU2023MH002** · Registered since 2 May 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 22 January 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 3 March 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(d) Police vetting was not available for 1 staff member who had resided outside the jurisdiction for a period of more than 6 consecutive months as an adult - (2)(d)Police vetting application was submitted on the 04/04/2025 for this staff member and will be forwarded to the inspectorate when received. Police vetting check has been added to the staff members induction checklist ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - In Toddler 1 & 2 rooms the following were observed: 1. Family photographs on the walls were displayed too high and not at the child’s eye level. The children did not get the benefits of seeing their family photos which created a sense of comfort, safety, pride and familiarity. 2. Children’s drinks were stored in a basket on a shelving unit out of reach of children - 1. An extra family collage has been added to the walls in the Toddler 1&2 rooms. 2. Children’s drinks are now accessible to the children in both rooms. A risk assessment has been conducted and the above practices will be discussed at the next staff meeting ##### Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - 1.In the Wobbler 1 & 2 rooms and the Toddler 1 & 2 rooms the following was observed: Areas of interest were poorly developed with little supporting equipment and materials to enhance the themed areas for example: • In Wobbler 1 room which can accommodate up to 5 children attending on any 1 day, the animal basket had no animal shed or other farm equipment. There were 3 wooden puzzles. • In the Wobbler 2 room which can accommodate up to 10 children attending on any 1 day there were 3 dolls with no dress up clothes, no prams or buggies or associated play equipment. There were 2 wooden puzzles. The kitchen had 4 play utensils. • In the Toddler 1 room and Toddler 2 room the play grill and oven had no play equipment and the kitchen had minimal plastic play equipment. • In the care rooms the equipment and materials were placed on linear shelving and in baskets with no visual labelling. • In all care rooms and in the outdoor space there was no sensorial play materials available e.g. sand/water play. • In the outdoor space there was no basketball available for the basketball ring. The physical indoor and outdoor environment should be stimulating, challenging, diverse, creative and provide an enriching experience for all children to ensure meaningful sustained play. Regulation 21 was non-compliant on the last inspection on 15/05/2024 - Additional equipment has been added to the Wobbler 1 & 2 rooms and the Toddler 1 & 2 rooms to support the areas of interest. A tuff tray has been added to the outdoor space to facilitate sensorial play. Basketballs have also been replaced. Staff have been reminded to check all equipment on a daily basis and to report to the manager if additional equipment is required ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. On the day of the inspection the following was observed: • Staff did not wash their hands after cleaning children’s noses. The nearest sink available was down the corridor in the children’s sanitary facilities. • Staff and children’s hands were not washed after nappy changing. Safe Sleep: 2.On the day of the inspection the following was observed: • Stackable beds were placed on the floor in the sleep room along with 10 cots. There was not adequate space in the sleep room to accommodate the number of cots and beds. • There was not 50 cm between each cot and sleep bed, children could easily reach each other which posed a safety risk. • There were 2 sleep beds in front of 2 cots which would obstruct access to the children in the cots in the event of an evacuation needed - Corrective & Preventive Action Infection Control: 1.The importance of handwashing has been discussed with all staff members. The nappy changing policy has been sent to all staff members and extra gloves have been added to each care room for handling body fluids. Random checks regarding the procedure of nappy changing has been conducted with each staff member. 1.1. Safe Sleep: 2.Stackable beds for the older children requiring sleep are now placed in the Wobbler room to allow more space in the sleep room Found compliant: Regulation 10, 11, 16, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28, 32. #### Inspection of 15 May 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - 1. In the Wobbler 1 & 2 rooms and the Toddler 1 & 2 rooms the following was observed: • Areas of interest were poorly developed with little supporting equipment and materials to enhance the themed areas. Kitchen equipment was available with no kitchens. Animal baskets were available with no animal sheds or related toys. Dolls basket had no prams or buggies. • Equipment and materials were placed on linear shelving and in baskets with no visual labelling. • Art and craft materials and sensory trays were stored in the main storeroom in the service and not readily available in the care rooms for easy access. The physical indoor environment should be stimulating, challenging, diverse, creative and provide an enriching experience for all children to ensure meaningful sustained play - Corrective & Preventive Action 1.New materials have been bought for the care rooms which will be visually accessible to the children. The art and crafts supplies will be re-stocked in the care rooms on a weekly basis. The registered provider and manager will monitor the play materials /equipment to ensure they are accessible to the children on a daily basis Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28. ### Other services in Meath - [Churchfields Tiny Tots](/creche/churchfields-tiny-tots-ashbourne.md) Ashbourne - [Colpe DayCare](/creche/colpe-daycare-drogheda.md) Drogheda - [Coole Kids Montessori](/creche/coole-kids-montessori-kilcock.md) Kilcock - [Dara's Scoil Na n-og Montessori School Teoranta](/creche/dara-s-scoil-na-n-og-montessori-school-teoranta-navan.md) Navan - [Forever Friends Pre-school](/creche/forever-friends-pre-school-ratoath.md) Ratoath - [Jordan Preschool](/creche/jordan-preschool-castlejordan.md) Castlejordan - [Navan Educate Together Pre-School](/creche/navan-educate-together-pre-school-navan.md) Navan - [Cheeky Monkeys](/creche/cheeky-monkeys-clonard.md) Clonard - [Cazzy Cuddles Pre-School](/creche/cazzy-cuddles-pre-school-ashbourne.md) Ashbourne [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/chestnut-daycare-limited-johnstown/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11