# Ionad Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh Teo, Indreabhan — inspection reports and findings > Ionad Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh Teo (Indreabhan, Co. Galway): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Ionad Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh Teo Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Indreabhan, Galway · Tusla ID **TU2015GY110** · 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 11 February 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a)(b) One written reference and validation were missing in respect of one adult. (d) International police vetting was not available in respect of three adults who lived outside the state for a period of longer than six consecutive months as an adult - The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a)(b) The employee submitted a written reference which was validated by management. (d) International police vetting has been received for two adults ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - 1 . Tiles were missing or fallen off in the children’s sanitary area and the adult sanitary area. This was a non- compliance on the previous inspection dated the 11/06/2024. 2. The woodwork on the exterior of the building was weather beaten and in need of repair. This was a non- compliance on the previous inspection dated the 11/06/2024 - The registered provider stated that: Corrective and Preventive Action 1. The tiles were repaired in the children’s and adult’s sanitary area. 2. The contractor sent an email that the work would be carried out during the summer Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 19, 23, 25, 26. #### Inspection of 11 June 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** 13/06/2024 An Immediate Action Notice was issued under Regulation 9(2)(c), a mandatory vetting disclosure was not available for 1 adult working in the service contrary to the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. 18/06/2024 The service manager responded to say that the outstanding vetting for 1 adult had been applied for and a copy of these vetting disclosure will be forwarded to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate. A copy was received of the Garda vetting on the 20/06/2024. **Immediate action notice.** The inspection focused on an examination of compliance under regulations 9, 11, 19, 23, 25 and 26; however, on inspection additional non-compliance which posed a risk was identified under Regulation 29. These findings are outlined within the relevant regulations within this report. ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (1) (a) Although there was a person in charge, there was no named person available to deputise in the service. (2)(a) &(b) Seven adults did not have 2 validated references on file. This was a non-compliance on the previous inspection on the 02/11/2023. (c) Garda vetting was not available for 1 adult and an immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider. This was a non-compliance on the previous inspection on the 02/11/2023. (4) Three adults did not provide evidence of a childcare qualification to at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at a Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. This was a non-compliance on the previous inspection on the 02/11/2023 - The registered provider stated in their response that: Corrective and Preventive Action (1)(a) A temporary person has been appointed and the position has been advertised. (2)(a) &(b) Two validated references for the seven adults was sought and on file. (c) Garda vetting was submitted to the inspectorate and the recruitment policy has been updated. (4) The three adults in question are to attend a course to achieve a level 5 in Early Childhood Education ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - 19(a) Basic Needs 1. Although the service had access to a dining room the service did not use this facility. The opportunity for children to transition into a new environment and enjoy the social interaction with other children, siblings and adults was not provided at mealtimes. Physical Environment 2. Soft seating in the form of child size soft seating in designated cosy areas in the playrooms was not provided for children to relax and rest. This was a non-compliance on the previous inspection on the 02/11/2023. 3. Clearly defined interest areas to support children’s play and learning were not clearly visible in the playrooms. - Play equipment was sparse in the playrooms for example there was limited or no dress up with a mirror and there was limited sensory equipment in the playrooms. - There were kitchens with no or limited utensils, lack of nature tables to bring the local environment and seasons into children’s learning. - There was a lack or a limited supply of children’s books. This was a non-compliance on the previous inspection on the 02/11/2023. - Items of interest on the walls which included educational posters, children’s artwork and their family tree were too high on the wall and out of children’s eye level - Basic Needs 1. Children are now using the dining room at meal times and will continue to do so. Physical Environment 2. Soft furnishings are being made to measure and they will be in place before end of August. 3. Play equipment and materials have been purchased and all necessary resources will be in place in place for end of August. Two staff training days are scheduled for the end of August ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for all nineteen staff members, however for 1 of the adults their vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. Two rocking chairs in Seomra 1 and Seomra 2 may present as a safety hazard to the babies and wobblers when on floor play or crawling. A child could potentially get a finger or hand trapped under the swinging rocking chair. Infection Control: 3. Four of the mattresses in the 5 cots in the designated sleep room area off Seomra 1 did not have waterproof covers which may pose as a risk of cross infection for a preschool child. 4. The children’s bed linen was not stored appropriately; they were left on a shelving unit on the ground in the designated sleep room which may pose a s a risk of cross infection. 5. Childrens personal belongings were stored in the nappy changing and sanitary area which may present as a risk of cross infection for a preschool child. 6. Childrens training potties were stored on the floor in the sanitary area off Seomra 1 and this may present as a risk of cross infection for a preschool child. 7. In the designated sleep room 50cm was not maintained between cots which may pose as a risk of cross infection for a preschool child. 8. The steriliser for soothers and bottles was broken and therefore this may pose as a risk of cross infection for preschool children. As they could not be cleaned and sterilised as required. 9. Uncovered soothers were left in a cot in the designated sleep room off Seomra 1 and in Seomra 2, 3 soothers were left uncovered on the stackable beds which may pose as a risk of cross infection for a preschool child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was renewed and submitted to the Inspectorate and all Garda Vetting will be completed before a member of staff will commence employment and that all Garda vetting are renewed before 3-year expiry date of previous Garda Vetting. 2. The rocking chairs have been removed and replaced by suitable adult comforting chairs in the playrooms. Rocking chairs will not be used in the future. Infection Control: The following measures were taken to reduce cross infection: 3. New cots have been purchased along with waterproof covers for the designated sleep room. 4. Bed linen is now stored in sealed containers in the sleep room. 5. Boxes with lids and children’s names have been labelled to ensure no cross contamination in the nappy changing area. 6. Training potties have now been placed on a shelf to avoid the risk of cross infection. 7. In the designated sleep room 50cm is now maintained between cots and this will be monitored in the future. 8. A working steriliser was purchased and is now in place for use in the service. 9. Individual boxes have been labelled for children’s soothers ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - 1. The walls throughout the service was maintained in a poor state of repair with paint chipped. 2. There was a damp patch on the ceiling of Seomra 2 which needed repair. 3. Tiles were missing or fallen off in the children’s sanitary area and the adult sanitary area. 4. The woodwork on the exterior of the building was weather beaten and in need of repair. 5. The mechanically operated ventilation in the sanitary areas had a substantial amount of dust which may pose as a risk of cross infection for a preschool child - Corrective and Preventive Action 1-5 I have been in contact with a painter, a maintenance team and a carpenter and ongoing work is being done to receive quotes, guidance as to what is best for the ITT building in terms of longstanding work and maintenance that is to be done Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25, 26. #### Inspection of 2 November 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** 03/11/2023 An Immediate Action Notice was issued under Regulation 9(2)(c), a mandatory vetting disclosure was not available for two adults working in the service contrary to the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. 03/11/2023 The service manager responded to say that the 2 adults without vetting disclosures would not be rostered to work directly with children until vetting is received and a copy of these vetting disclosures will be forwarded to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate when the service receives them. 03/11/2023 A referral was made to Galway Fire Department in relation to a new playroom which was opened on the first floor and an outdoor play area located on a flat roof off the playroom on the first floor to assess. ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a)&(b)There were 3 adults that did not have 2 written and appropriately validated references available from their most recent employer or from a source other than an employer on file. There was 1 adult that did not have a second validated reference on file from their most recent employer or from a source other than an employer on file. (c) There were 2 adults working in the service that did not have garda vetting disclosure on file. On the 03/11/2023, an immediate action notice was issued to the service by Early Years Inspectorate for the 2 adults without garda vetting contrary to the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. (4) There were 4 adults working directly with children that could not provide evidence on the day that they had obtained an award in Early Childhood Care and Education at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework - (1) The registered provider failed to notify and give 60 days’ notice to the Early Years Inspectorate of a change in circumstances prior to opening this extra playroom. Since September 2022, the service added an extra sessional playroom from 9am to 12 pm on the first floor of the building without notifying the agency - The registered provider stated in their response on the 27/11/23: Corrective and Preventive Action (2) (a) & (b) The outstanding seven references has been submitted to the Early Years office for four adults. The service will ensure that each staff member has two references prior to being employed in the service. (c) The 2 outstanding Garda vetting disclosures for 2 adults was submitted to the Eary Years Inspectorate. We will ensure in future that all vetting procedures are carried out prior to employment. (4) Certificates have been submitted for 3 adults at a level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education and the fourth adult will only work in school aged in future. We will ensure going forward that only qualified staff will work directly with children - The registered provider stated in their response on the 27/11/23: Corrective and Preventive Action We have engaged with the National Registration office to register the new playroom upstairs and in future we will give the National Registration office 60 days notice prior to any changes ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - 19(a) and (b) Physical Environment 1. Soft seating in the form of child size soft seating in designated cosy areas in the playrooms was not provided for children to relax and rest. 2. An appropriate adult comfort chair was not provided in Seomra 1 and 2 to comfort, feed or nurture a child. 3. The playrooms were not divided into special interest areas with toys and materials organised in a way to support children’s play and learning. - Play equipment was sparse in the playrooms for example there was limited dress up with a mirror and there was limited sensory equipment in the playrooms. - The service is close to the sea with no representation of the sea by means of small world toys or nature tables. - The service staff had no visual signage for children in any of the play areas to assist them with transitions from one activity to the next - The registered provider stated in their response on the 27/11/23: Corrective and Preventive Action Physical Environment 1 & 2 Soft seating and comfort chairs have been purchased and in future we will ensure that children have areas to relax and rest. 3 The service is engaging with an external agency to support us with playroom layout and then we will purchase appropriate toys and equipment as required ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. In the designated sleep room the monitor and temperature leads were not secured and were in close proximity of the cots that children were sleeping in and may pose as a choking hazard for preschool children. Infection Control: 2. A leak proof self-sealing, airtight pedal bins were not provided in the nappy changing areas and may pose as a risk of cross infection for a preschool child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated in their response on the 27/11/23: - General Safety: 1. The cables have been secured and covered to ensure the safety of children and this will be monitored in future. Infection Control: 2. Three leak-proof self-sealing pedal bins have been purchased for the nappy changing areas and in future we will ensure they are available Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25, 26, 28. ### Other services in Galway - [Jack and Jill Montessori & Afterschool](/creche/jack-and-jill-montessori-afterschool-knocknacarra.md) Knocknacarra - [Jack & Jill Montessori School](/creche/jack-jill-montessori-school-salthill.md) Salthill - [Kelly Childcare (Scoil Chaitríona Junior)](/creche/kelly-childcare-scoil-chaitriona-junior-renmore.md) Renmore - [Kinvara Community Children's Centre](/creche/kinvara-community-children-s-centre-kinvara.md) Kinvara - [Little Blossoms Childcare Centre](/creche/little-blossoms-childcare-centre-oughterard.md) Oughterard - [Mothercare Creche](/creche/mothercare-creche-loughrea.md) Loughrea - [Sea Garden Childcare](/creche/sea-garden-childcare-leenane.md) Leenane - [Bo-Peep Daycare](/creche/bo-peep-daycare-corrandulla.md) Corrandulla - [Stepping Stones Child Development Centre](/creche/stepping-stones-child-development-centre-tuam.md) Tuam - [Enfant Educare](/creche/enfant-educare-ardrahan.md) Ardrahan [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/ionad-tacaiochta-teaghlaigh-teo-indreabhan/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11