Creche Inspection Reports

First Steps Playschool & Creche

Full Day · 1 - 6 Years · Arklow, Wicklow · Tusla ID TU2015WW167 · Not Registered - Closed since 1 January 2023

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2published inspections
1non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 17 July 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. The armrests of small armchair in the Creche room were torn exposing foam This posed a risk of choking to a small child. 2. The protective cover on the edge of the wall in the rest area of the Creche room had broken, exposing foam. This was a potential risk to a small child. Infection Control: 3. The nappy changing practice was inadequate. The inspector observed the following while one staff member change two children’s nappies: • The staff member did not change their gloves after changing the child’s nappy and before dressing the child. • The children’s hands were not washed after nappy change. • The staff member did not change her apron between nappy changes. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: 1. The armrest of small chair has been repaired with strong tape. We have added the checking of the chairs for tears to weekly check list. 2. A New protective cover on the edge of the wall has been fitted. This has been added to our weekly check list. Infection Control: 3. Spoke to staff member asking that they always follow the correct procedure. During our weekly meetings I will remind staff to follow procedures. Click or tap here to enter text

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 25, 26, 27.

Inspection of 12 May 2021 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 10, 11, 19, 23, 25, 26.

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