# Eden Montessori, Dublin 6W — inspection reports and findings > Eden Montessori (Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Eden Montessori Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 6W, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2024DY005** · Registered since 22 August 2024 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 18 May 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - See Statutory Notice section in relation to Immediate Action Notices IAN 0081 and IAN 0082 served. (3) All the required recruitment procedures specified in paragraph (2) had not been completed prior to staff being assigned to work with children. One staff member commenced working in the service on the 26 January and Garda vetting was not obtained until the 30 January 2026 - Regarding the two staff members whose Garda Vetting disclosures required certified translations, these translations were obtained the following day and were forwarded by email to the Tusla Inspector without delay. (3) The service has reviewed and strengthened its recruitment and onboarding procedures to ensure full compliance with TUSLA Regulations. Going forward, all Garda Vetting disclosures and overseas police clearance certificates will be reviewed by management before a staff member commences working with children. Where an overseas police clearance certificate is not issued in English, a certified English translation from a recognised translation service will be obtained before the recruitment process is completed. In addition, a recruitment checklist has been updated to include verification that all required documentation, including Garda Vetting, overseas police vetting (where applicable), and any certified translations, has been received and reviewed before a staff member is permitted to work directly with children or be included in the adult-to-child ratios. Where a new employee attends the service before all recruitment documentation has been finalised, they will only participate in induction activities, mandatory training, policy and procedure reviews, and administrative orientation under the supervision of management. They will not have unsupervised access to children or be included in staffing ratios until all statutory recruitment requirements have been fully satisfied. Management will continue to monitor recruitment records regularly to ensure all documentation remains complete and compliant with Tusla requirements ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. The nappy changing practice and observed was inadequate for infection prevention. Staff did not remove their gloves after completing a nappy change and subsequently were observed assisting a child to wash their hands while wearing the same gloves. On a separate occasion, a staff member did not wash a child’s hands following a nappy change. In addition, the service’s nappy changing policy was not sufficiently detailed, as it did not clearly outline all required steps of the nappy changing procedure to support consistent and safe practice by staff. Administration of Medication: 2. A sample of nine medication forms were reviewed. Three forms did not have a witness signature posing a potential safety risk and was not in line with the medication policy. Fire Safety: 3. The required maintenance of the smoke alarm and fire extinguisher had not been completed, which posed a potential risk to the safety and welfare of children and staff in the event of a fire within the service. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Infection Control: 1. Following the inspection, all staff members were retrained on the service's nappy changing procedure and infection prevention and control practices. Particular emphasis was placed on the requirement to use two separate pairs of gloves during each nappy change, with gloves being changed between the cleaning stage and the application of the child's clean nappy. Staff were reminded that this procedure is essential in preventing cross- contamination and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and infection control within the service. Administration of Medication: 2. In relation to medication records, the Manager met with all staff members following the inspection and reviewed the Medication Administration Policy and associated documentation. Particular emphasis was placed on ensuring that all medication administration records are completed fully, including the witness signature section where required. Fire Safety: 3. With regard to fire safety, both the fire alarm engineer and fire extinguisher service engineer attended the premises following the inspection. All fire safety equipment was inspected, serviced where necessary, and confirmed to be in good working order. Relevant records and certificates have been updated and filed accordingly Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26. #### Inspection of 21 November 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** A regulatory compliance meeting was held with the registered provider on 10th February 2025 to discuss outstanding non-compliance under ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - 2(d) Police vetting was not available for one adult who had lived had outside the State for a period exceeding six months as an adult - The registered provider did not ensure that a Garda vetting disclosure was obtained for 3 adults prior to them commencing work in the service as follows; - One staff member commenced working in the service on 26 August 2024 and Garda vetting was obtained on 13 October 2024. - One staff member commenced working in the service on 21 October 2024 and Garda vetting was obtained on 31 October 2024. - One staff member commenced working in the service on 23 September 2024 and Garda vetting was obtained on 01 October 2024 - All staff from Spain must ensure both criminal and sexual police clearance certificates. Police vetting is now complete. All management will ensure all staff starting are fully police vetted prior to starting - All staff will be fully Police vetted prior to starting with us. All management will ensure all staff starting are fully police vetted prior to starting. All staff working here today are Garda vetted ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - Inspectors observed that the personal care needs of some children were not met in a timely manner on the day of inspection as follows; 1. A child in the Sweetpeas room was observed to have wet patches on their trousers following a toileting incident. The child’s clothes were not changed following this incident. 2. A child in the Sweetpeas room was observed with mucus coming from their nose. A staff member was observed supporting the child to put their coat on for outdoor play, but did not clean the child’s nose. 3. The jumper and trousers of a child in the Poppies room became wet during dinnertime when a drink spilled on the child’s clothes. Following dinnertime, the child was brought to the Snowdrops room for the designated nap time. It is acknowledged that the child’s jumper was removed for nap time, but the child was placed to sleep with wet trousers - 1. Clothing Changes After Toileting Accidents. Immediate implementation of a protocol requiring staff to check and change children’s clothing promptly if wet or soiled. Staff members have been reminded to ensure they proactively monitor and assist children after toileting. Staff meeting reminding all staff to check children after they independently go to the toilet. 2. Staff members have been reminded to ensure they check children’s noses are clean when going outside. Staff meeting reminding staff to check children’s noses before they go outside. Staff will also have a small group lesson with their children to show them again how to clean and dispose of their tissues in a hygienic manner. 3. Staff members have been reminded that if a child spills a drink on them to both check their jumper and trousers are dry. Staff meeting reminding all staff to ensure if a drink is spilled the child’s entire clothing is checked for wetness and to ensure effective communication between staff members Found compliant: Regulation 11. #### Inspection of 12 August 2024 — New Service Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. ### Other services in Dublin - [Eden Montessori School](/creche/eden-montessori-school-dublin-6w.md) Dublin 6W - [Edenmore Early Education Centre](/creche/edenmore-early-education-centre-dublin-5.md) Dublin 5 - [Enchanted Abbey Montessori School](/creche/enchanted-abbey-montessori-school-lucan.md) Lucan - [Family Resource Centre Afterschool](/creche/family-resource-centre-afterschool-dublin-8.md) Dublin 8 - [First Steps Academy](/creche/first-steps-academy-lucan.md) Lucan - [Funtimes Creche](/creche/funtimes-creche-balbriggan.md) Balbriggan - [Happy Feet Early Learning Centre](/creche/happy-feet-early-learning-centre-dublin-24.md) Dublin 24 - [Kids United Childcare Centre](/creche/kids-united-childcare-centre-dublin-18.md) Dublin 18 - [Mary’s House Tallaght](/creche/mary-s-house-tallaght-dublin-24.md) Dublin 24 - [The Park Academy Beacon South Quarter](/creche/the-park-academy-beacon-south-quarter-dublin-18.md) Dublin 18 [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/eden-montessori-dublin-6w/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11