Glór na Nóg -Aghamore Community Childcare, Ballyhaunis

Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Ballyhaunis, Mayo · Tusla ID TU2015MO044 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

(a) A written validated reference from one of the adult’s most recent employer was required to be obtained by the service. A second reference from a past employer was required for one other adult. (4) There was insufficient evidence available to show that qualifications for two adults met the requirements of the regulation

Provider's corrective action:

The registered provider advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action
(a) Written references have been provided and validated for staff as requested. In the future new staff will be required to provide two validated references before their start date. (4) Proof of qualification has been provided by the two staff members. Where necessary, a letter from college will be sought prior to new employees joining the company in the future to confirm they have successfully completed relevant qualifications

The following policy reviewed by the inspector on inspection did not contain adequate detail to meet the requirements of the regulation as follows: (l) The service’s policy on healthy eating did not adequately set out the measures taken to ensure that sufficient, suitable and nutritious food and drink is available to children dependent on their individual needs. The policy did not adequately describe how food is stored, prepared and served or that parent’s/guardians choices are supported

Provider's corrective action:

The registered provider advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action (l) The healthy eating policy has been updated. Policies will be updated more often and any changes to how food is stored, prepared or served will be updated on policy

General Safety: 1. There were several small metal hooks attached at low levels to the wall above soft seating in the rest area of the Senior Playschool room. These metal hooks posed a risk of injury to children using the area. Infection Control: 2. There were some tears in the covers of some of the soft seats exposing the foam filling in the Senior Playschool room. This posed difficulties for effective cleaning and a potential infection control risk. Safe Sleep: 3. Two children who were able to walk were placed to sleep in cots in all-in-one sleeping bags with neck and armholes. All-in-one sleeping bags with neck and armholes are not recommended for children who can stand and walk around a cot. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider advised in a written response that:

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. The metal hooks have been removed. More care will be taken in future regarding placement of hooks. Infection Control: 2. The soft seats with tears have been removed. Seating and furniture will be checked more often for wear and tear and items removed or repaired if necessary. Safe Sleep: 3. All sleep bags have been sent home and will no longer be used. The service will no longer use sleep bags during sleep time for any children. Summary Comment The actions taken by the service have been reviewed by the Early Years Inspectorate and been found to have addressed the regulatory non-compliance found on inspection

(d) 1. Sections of the metal shutters surrounding entrance doors leading from the outdoor areas to the Senior Playschool and Toddler playrooms had rusted and required maintenance. 2. Sections of the wood panels of the storage area built under the canopy of the outdoor area off the Senior playschool room were damaged with splinters protruding. This posed a potential injury risk to children

Provider's corrective action:

The registered provider advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action 1. The metal shutter surroundings have been repaired. The metal shutters will be checked more often for wear and tear and repaired when necessary. 2. Sections of the storage shed wooden panels have been replaced. The wooden panels will be checked more often for wear and tear and repaired when necessary

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 22, 26, 27, 28.

Glór na Nóg -Aghamore Community Childcare