Inspection of 3 June 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- One adult employed in the service did not have a written record of their qualifications and experience available. Not having this record does not allow for adequate assessment for the suitability for the role
Provider's corrective action:
- The following response was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action Evidence of staff files are now with the proposed new registered provider. Quarterly checks will be completed on staff files and a check list will be completed
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for four staff members. However, one vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’ Infection control: 2. The pedal operated waste bin in the care room was broken and children were observed handling the lid of the bin to open it. This poses a risk of cross infection to the children. 3. On the day of inspection, children’s perishable snacks were observed to be stored in their bags on hooks on the wall. On discussion with a staff member, snacks are not refrigerated in the service. This posed a risk of food spoilage. Fire safety: 4. The inspector noted that one of the fire exit doors was partially obstructed by plastic chairs indoors and a timber sandbox outdoors. This increased the risk of children not being able to make a timely exit in the event of a fire. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The following response was received from the registered provider:
Provider's corrective action:
- General safety: 1. The staff member is no longer employed in the service. Staff files will be checked quarterly and a checklist kept. Infection control: 2.The bin was removed and the proposed new registered provider has been made aware of the need to purchase a pedal operated bin. 3. A large fridge is to be purchased by the proposed new registered provider. Fire safety: 4. The sand pit has been removed from the outdoor area. The proposed new registered provider has been advised where to place new equipment
Regulation 25 — First aid
- (1) No adult employed in the service held up to date First Aid Response (FAR) certification. This posed a risk to the children in the service in the event of a child requiring emergency medical treatment. It is acknowledged that two adults held paediatric first aid
Provider's corrective action:
- The following response was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action The proposed new registered provider has been advised of the need for FAR trained staff. Staff folders will be checked quarterly
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (a) Fire drills were not practiced and recorded on a monthly basis. Records showed that the last fire drill was completed 17 March 2026. This posed a safety risk to both staff and children in the event of an emergency
- (b) The service had no records available of maintenance carried out on the smoke alarm systems since 17 December 2024. This was also not available on the last inspection, 22 February 2024. The corrective and preventative action submitted failed to address the non-compliance. This poses a risk of safety to the children and adults in the service in the event of fire
Provider's corrective action:
- The following response was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action 1. The service has been undertaking twice monthly fire drills. Fire drills will be practiced monthly going forward. 2. A new company will take over the maintenance of the smoke alarms
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 24, 29.