# Dunaree Childcare & Pre-school LTD, Tyrellspass — inspection reports and findings > Dunaree Childcare & Pre-school LTD (Tyrellspass, Co. Westmeath): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Dunaree Childcare & Pre-school LTD Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Tyrellspass, Westmeath · Tusla ID **TU2015WH005** · 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 20 May 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (4) There was no documentary evidence available that one adult held a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications - (4) The qualification document is now on file ##### Regulation 11 — Staffing levels - (8)(a) There was no evidence available that two adults were on the premises between the hours of 7:00 – 7:30 am - (8)(a) A proposed change in circumstance form has been submitted to the registration office to change the hours of opening from 8:00 am – 18:00 hours ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (1)(i) There was no staff roster available. Staff sign in sheets were used - (1)(i) A staff roster is now available ##### Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play - (1)(a) The minimum 50 cm distance between the cots in the sleep room was not observed as three of the cots on the left-hand side of the room were arranged in a position where the cots were all in direct contact - The cots have been rearranged to meet the 50 cm distance requirement in the sleep room ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. There was no documentary evidence available that indoor and outdoor risk assessments were completed daily. 2. The entrance gate in outdoor area was not adequately secured to prevent unauthorised entry to the outdoor area. A sliding bolt and a foothold were observed on the outer side of the perimeter fence in the outdoor area to the front of the service. 3. There were no fire safe restrictive opening devices on the windows in the Toddler room and sleep room. Infection Control: 4. The nappy change practices require to be reviewed as it was observed that the disposable apron and gloves used were not removed and disposed of after the used nappy was removed and bagged. This is not adequate for infection control purposes as it creates a potential risk of cross contamination. 5. There was a lack of clarity about the system in place for the management of mouthing toys in the Toddler room. There was no evidence that a container of sterilising solution, freshly made up daily was available in the service on the day of the inspection. It is acknowledged that there was a bottle of sterilising solution in the service. This area of practice need s to be reviewed, and a system put in place to manage the immediate sterilisation of shared toys, soothers and equipment in the Toddler room for infection control purposes. Safe Sleep: 6. At 12:40 hours, four children were observed lying on the soft mats in the rest area in the Toddler room. They were provided with a small cushion for a pillow and a blanket . The area was closed off by a divider partition. Two cots and two low level beds were available but not used. Th is is not appropriate sleep/ rest provision or care practice for children requiring rest / sleep. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Indoor and outdoor risk assessments are completed daily. 2. A detailed risk assessment of the fence and gate of the front playground has been completed as well as the actions and procedures put in place to manage this risk as per the attached risk assessment. 3. Fire safe restrictive opening devices added to windows in toddler room and sleep room. Infection Control: 4. Inservice training was delivered to all staff on nappy changing procedure as per attached record. Ongoing monthly reviews of compliance with nappy changing procedure with all staff will be completed as per the attached record. The nappy changing procedure is printed and available next to the nappy changing area for staff members to review. 5. Inservice training on the sterilisation of mouthing toys completed as per the attached record. The procedure for the sterilisation of mouthing toys on display in the baby/toddler room for staff to reference. The process of sterilisation of mouthing toys has been added to our daily cleaning records to ensure on going compliance. Safe Sleep: 6. All rest and sleep for children will be accommodated in the sleep room ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) There were no staff members present from 7:00 – 7:30 am who were trained in in first aid response (FAR) and were immediately available to the children attending the service - (1) A change of circumstances form has been submitted to amend opening hours ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) 1. The wooden perimeter fence in the rear outdoor area was stained and had evidence of peeling paint in several areas - 1. Fence in rear play area will be painted over the summer months when weather permits Found compliant: Regulation 26, 28. #### Inspection of 14 September 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play - The new wooden frame containing two swings in the play area to the front of the service was not secured into the ground which posed a potential risk of injury to a child - Brackets to stabilise swing to the ground will be put in place. Timeframe 31 October 2023. Continue to monitor stability of swings following addition of brackets ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) 1.The highchair seat in the toddler room was torn at the base and required replacing. 2.The cover of the baby chair in the toddler room required cleaning. 3. The couch cover in the rest area in the pre-school room was stained and required replacement. 4. The splashback at the back of the sinks in the sanitary accommodation required painting. 5. Small holes were noted in the walls of the sanitary accommodation that required repair and painting. 6. Patchy areas in the walls were noted in the corridor area near the sanitary accommodation that required painting. 7.The fencing in the outdoor play area at the back of the service was in disrepair and required painting. 8.The foot operated pedal bin was not working in the sanitary accommodation - (d) 1. Highchair has been replaced. Ensure highchairs are in good working order. 2. Baby chair in toddler room has been removed. Ensure all equipment in the toddler room is clean. 3. New rest area seating has been provided. Use new rest area seating and monitor for stains. 4.Walls surrounding sanitary accommodation has been repaired and painted. Monitor area for requirement for repair and upkeep. 5&6. Patchy areas in the walls in the corridor will be repaired. Timeframe 31 October 2023. Monitor for and action maintenance and upkeep jobs. 7. Fencing in the outdoor area of the service will be painted once weather permits. Timeframe Springtime. Ongoing maintenance of outdoor space when weather permits. 8. Bin replaced in sanitary accommodation with new foot pedal operated bin. Ensure broken objects are replaced in a timely manner Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28. ### Other services in Westmeath - [Dunaree Childcare & Preschool LTD](/creche/dunaree-childcare-preschool-ltd-rochfortbridge.md) Rochfortbridge - [Early Steps Childcare](/creche/early-steps-childcare-mullingar.md) Mullingar - [Glasson Pre School](/creche/glasson-pre-school-athlone.md) Athlone - [Jolly Mariner Childcare Centre](/creche/jolly-mariner-childcare-centre-athlone.md) Athlone - [Little Friends Preschool](/creche/little-friends-preschool-mullingar.md) Mullingar - [Shannon Pre School](/creche/shannon-pre-school-athlone.md) Athlone - [Kids Kottage](/creche/kids-kottage-tyrrellspass-2.md) Tyrrellspass - [Little Scholars](/creche/little-scholars-athlone-2.md) Athlone - [Step by Step](/creche/step-by-step-mullingar.md) Mullingar - [Little Acorns Montessori](/creche/little-acorns-montessori-athlone.md) Athlone [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/dunaree-childcare-pre-school-ltd-tyrellspass/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11