# Clonlara Community Childcare, Clonlara — inspection reports and findings > Clonlara Community Childcare (Clonlara, Co. Clare): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Clonlara Community Childcare Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Clonlara, Clare · Tusla ID **TU2015CE028** · 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 27 April 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 23, 29. #### Inspection of 12 March 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The Garda vetting disclosure for one adult was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to the early year’s inspectorate regulatory notice. Infection Control: 2. Wipeable mattress covers were not provided for four of the six mattresses in the standard sized cots. This posed a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: Garda vetting disclosure renewal has been applied for in respect of the one adult. Regularly checks of staff garda vetting will be carried out to ensure they are always up to date. Infection Control: Wipeable mattress covers have been purchased and have been placed on the cots. Regularly checks of mattress protectors will be carried out to ensure no wear and tear ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (e) The sanitary facilities within the service were unsuitable, as warm water was not available at the wash hand basins to support effective hand washing. The water temperature at the wash hand basin in the nappy changing area next to the Daisy room- wobbler 2, was recorded at 13.2˚celcius and the water temperature at the wash hand basins in the toilets next to the Toddler room was recorded at 12.8˚celcius - (e) The plumber has been to service the system and has sorted the water issue temporarily. He advised on a whole new heating system or upgrade to a solar powered water supply. A meeting has been scheduled with the Board of Management about the water system and to look into getting a solar power water heater to ensure that hot water available at all times. Management will push to have this rectified in a timely manner Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 22 February 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a)(b) 1. Four references with evidence of validation were not available. 2. Seven references retrieved from a past employer were not validated. 3. Three references retrieved from a source other than a past employer were not validated. (d) 1. One adult who had lived in two states for a period of longer than six consecutive months did not have records of police vetting. 2. Police vetting in respect of two adults were not translated into the English language - A record of an Early childhood Care and Education at a minimum of Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent was not available in respect of one adult who worked directly with the children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - 1.-3. Each staff member now ha s two validated references. References will be validated before new employees commence employment. (d) 1. The police vetting department was contacted and the staff member has received a response stating, “that as this person has not lived in this country for over ten years, they will not accept an application for police vetting”. The police vetting department response was submitted as evidence. Staff will not commence employment unless all police vetting has been provided. 2. All police vetting references have been translated - This qualification was misplaced on the day as it was stored under the staff member’s previous name. It has been located and available in the staff file. Future checks will ensure all documentations is stored accurately ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Staff confirmed that shaving foam is used for children’s activities. Shaving foams are not recommended for use by children under four years of age . The aerosol shaving foams have the potential to be hazardous if inhaled, ingested, or handled. Infection Control: 2. The pedals on three nappy disposal systems were broken in the nappy changing area in Wobbler room one and Wobbler room two and Toddler room one. During nappy changing periods the bin had to be touched to dispose of nappies. This posed a potential risk of cross contamination. 3. An adequate sterilising system was not available in Wobbler Room Two. The current method of using hot water to sterilise soothers is not appropriate and posed a potential risk of cross infection. 4. The children’s perishable goods were not stored in a refrigerator. The inspector observed the children’s perishable food to be stored in their lunch bags in the preschool rooms. This posed a risk of cross contamination of food. Safe Sleep: 5. Fleece blankets were observed in use by the inspectors while infants slept in the Wobbler room one sleep room and the Wobbler room two sleep area. This practice was at variance with the service’s sleep policy which stated that “only cellular blankets” are to be used. The use of fleece blankets pose d a risk of overheating infants and potential risk of sudden infant death. Fire Safety: 6. A fire exit in the Wobbler room two/Daisy room was obstructed with a stairgate. This posed a potential risk of impeding the exit of children and staff in the event of a fire. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Shaving foam has been removed and will not be used in the early years’ service. Shaving foam will not be purchased and staff have been informed of the risks and that it is not permitted. Infection Control: 2. New pedal operated bins have been purchased. Bins will be checked regularly by management. 3. A microwave steam steriliser has been purchased for the room. The steriliser will be used in this room going forward. 4. The children’s food will be stored daily in the refrigerator. A new refrigerator has been purchased for preschool 3 and the smaller one was moved to preschool 2 so that there is sufficient space to store all lunches. Staff have been informed about safe storage of food. Safe Sleep: 5. The fleece blankets have been removed and the cellular blankets are in use. The cellular blankets will be used daily. Fire Safety: 6. The gate has been removed. The fire exits in the building are clear at all times Found compliant: Regulation 10, 11, 16, 17, 19, 22, 24, 27, 32. ### Other services in Clare - [Clooney Preschool](/creche/clooney-preschool-tulla.md) Tulla - [Cois Ceim Creche](/creche/cois-ceim-creche-lisdoonvarna.md) Lisdoonvarna - [Croí na nÓg Preschool](/creche/croi-na-nog-preschool-cree.md) Cree - [Ennis Montessori School](/creche/ennis-montessori-school-ennis.md) Ennis - [Josies Montessori Pre School](/creche/josies-montessori-pre-school-kilrush.md) Kilrush - [Little Pals Montessori Pre-School](/creche/little-pals-montessori-pre-school-knockalough.md) Knockalough - [Early years service TU2015CE095](/creche/tu2015ce095.md) Ennis - [Pack of Rogues Community Playschool](/creche/pack-of-rogues-community-playschool-ennis.md) Ennis - [Daisychains Montessori Pre-school](/creche/daisychains-montessori-pre-school-o-brien-s-bridge.md) O Brien'S Bridge - [Hurlers Cross Playschool](/creche/hurlers-cross-playschool-newmarket-on-fergus.md) Newmarket-On-Fergus [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/clonlara-community-childcare-clonlara/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11