# Happy Days Creche & Pre School, Rathmoylon — inspection reports and findings > Happy Days Creche & Pre School (Rathmoylon, Co. Meath): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Happy Days Creche & Pre School Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Rathmoylon, Meath · Tusla ID **TU2015MH068** · 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 26 February 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (1)(b) The designated person in charge was not on the premises when the inspector arrived unannounced to carry out the inspection. (2)(d) Police vetting was available for one staff member who required vetting however a translation was not available and therefore the inspector was unable to determine its outcome - (1)(b) To address this, the staff rostering system has been reviewed and updated. All staff present on the premises, regardless of their role, are now clearly recorded on the daily roster to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and to provide an accurate record for inspection purposes. This includes the designated person in charge will be present and reflected on the roster. (2)(d) The police vetting document has been professionally translated into English, and a copy of the translated document has been added to the staff member’s file alongside the original documentation. The service will ensure going forward that all vetting documentation in a language other than English is accompanied by an appropriate translation to allow for clear verification of outcomes and to maintain full compliance with regulatory requirements ##### Regulation 11 — Staffing levels - (8) According to the staff roster two adults were not present on the premises at all times during the hours of operation. Only one staff member was rostered and confirmed present by staff between 9am and 9.30am, until the second childcare staff commenced work - The service acknowledges that the roster did not accurately reflect the full staffing presence at that time. To address this, the staff rostering system has been reviewed and updated. All staff present on the premises, regardless of their role, are now clearly recorded on the daily roster to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and to provide an accurate record for inspection purposes. This includes the designated person in charge will be present and reflected on the roster. The service will keep using the new roster reflecting all staff member present and their role in the premises during the day ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (i) The staff roster available did not reflect the staff present on the day of inspection. A staff member was rostered to be present and was on statutory leave for a number of weeks previous, confirmed by the manager. The roster did not reflect the month or the days of the week, it had names and times beside staff but no confirmation of dates, therefore it was not transparent which staff were present each day - The service acknowledges that the staff roster available at the time of inspection did not accurately reflect the staff present. It also did not clearly indicate the relevant month or days of the week, and included a staff member who was on statutory leave. The staff roster has been fully reviewed and updated. A new rostering format has been implemented which clearly outlines the full date, including month and day, as well as the names, roles, and working hours of all staff scheduled to be on the premises. Staff who are on leave are no longer included on the active roster for the relevant period. An accurate, up-to-date roster is now maintained on site at all times ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Fire Safety: 1. Documentation was not available of monthly fire drills carried out in the service. The last recorded fire drill was the 20th November 2025 - Corrective & Preventive Action Fire Safety: A clear and comprehensive fire drill record template is now in use, capturing all required details. A system has been implemented to ensure that all fire drills are recorded immediately after completion. Responsibility for completing and maintaining the fire drill records has been assigned to a designated staff member. In addition, management will carry out regular checks of the fire drill log to ensure that records are accurate, up to date, and available for inspection at all times. These measures will ensure ongoing compliance with Regulation 23 ##### Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance - (1) It was noted that the arrival times of the children were not accurately recorded when the inspector commenced the inspection - The service acknowledges that, at the time the inspection commenced, the arrival times of children were not accurately recorded. This was addressed immediately on the day of inspection, and the attendance records were updated to accurately reflect the children’s arrival times. Staff were reminded of the requirement to record attendance in real time. All staff have been informed of their responsibilities in relation to maintaining accurate attendance records. Management will carry out regular checks of the attendance records during the day to ensure they are completed in real time and remain accurate. These measures will ensure that records are accurate, up to date, and available for inspection at all times in line with Regulation 24 Found compliant: Regulation 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 21 November 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play - (b) A rest relaxation area was not available in Playschool room 3 for children - Corrective Action: (b) The layout of the room was rearranged and a quiet area in now available for the children to relax should they wish. Preventive Action: (b) The physical space of all rooms is assessed on an ongoing basis using the Aistear Physical Learning Space Assessment tool ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Foot operated bins were not available in the nappy changing area. Infection Control: 2. Staff were observed changing a child’s nappy and then using the same gloves took the soiled nappy through the dining room and kitchen to the bins outside handing the doors, also children were in the dining room having their lunch at this time. 3. Plates were not provided at lunch time and children’s cheese and toast was placed directly on the table. Safe Sleep: 4. Although no children slept on the day of inspection, a travel cot was assembled in the Toddler room on arrival of the inspector, and it remained assembled for the day. When the inspector asked the registered provider about the travel cot, she stated it is used for sleep for one child who was not present on the day of inspection. Travel cots must not be used for children to sleep in as per safe sleep guidance. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Corrective Action 1. Nappy bins were replaced by foot operated bins. 2. New cleaning routine are in place. All bins are emptied on a regular basis and disposed using the outside access to the building rather going through the kitchen. 3. Lunch routine was updated following our inspector advice. We are now preparing their lunch in a plate, one plate per child. 4. Travel cot was removed from the premises. Preventive Action 1. A new step to the cleaning routine were added whereby nappy bins are checked that they are clean and in proper working order on a daily basis foot operated. 2. All nappies disposed using the outside access to the building rather going through the kitchen. 3. Plates are used at all times. 4. No travel cots on the premises, only day beds. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has addressed the non-compliances in Regulation 23, these will be reviewed at the next inspection ##### Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance - (1) Children from the Toddler room were signed into the service and their departure time was also populated when the inspector reviewed the documentation at 10.30am. When the records were checked again two children had left the service at 10.35am but this was not reflected in the attendance records. Also, one of these children did not return following an appointment but remained signed in till 15.00 hours having left the service at 10.35am - Corrective Action A policies and procedures refreshment workshop involving all members of the staff took place on Friday the 08th of December. Children will be recorded as they arrive and depart the service accurately. Preventive Action We will run a policies and procedures refreshment workshop once per school year at the beginning of the school year. Staff reminded to record the children’s attendance accurately. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has addressed the non-compliances in Regulation 24, this will be reviewed at the next inspection Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28. ### Other services in Meath - [Happy Days Playschool](/creche/happy-days-playschool-kinnegad.md) Kinnegad - [Happy Ever After Playschool](/creche/happy-ever-after-playschool-navan.md) Navan - [Here We Grow Preschool](/creche/here-we-grow-preschool-dunshaughlin.md) Dunshaughlin - [Jiggle ‘n’ Jump](/creche/jiggle-n-jump-trim.md) Trim - [Kids Klubs Childcare Limited](/creche/kids-klubs-childcare-limited-kells.md) Kells - [Little Scholars Creche](/creche/little-scholars-creche-dunboyne-2.md) Dunboyne - [St. Brigid's National Playschool](/creche/st-brigid-s-national-playschool-kells.md) Kells - [Gullivers Childcare](/creche/gullivers-childcare-trim.md) Trim - [Giraffe Childcare Limited](/creche/giraffe-childcare-limited-navan.md) Navan [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/happy-days-creche-pre-school-rathmoylon/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11