Inspection of 3 June 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (3) Documentary evidence and discussion with the management team established that four staff members had commenced in employment prior to the checks to establish the validity of their references had been completed. Appropriate checks must be completed prior to adults having access to children in order to establish their suitability. It is acknowledged that there was documented evidence that attempts had be made to verify the reference sources
Provider's corrective action:
- The service report that it was discussed with HR and Area Manager that in the event references cannot be contacted that an alternative reference is to be sought before employment can commence and will ensure that all references will be verified prior to start dates
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for a staff member. However, this vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: The following increased the potential risk of infection: 2. There was a build-up of dirt indicating ineffective cleaning practices which increased the potential risk of cross contamination. The following was observed: • The was visible dust in the upstairs sanitary area. • The was visible dust and dirt on the stairway. • There was a build-up of grime on the taps in the sinks in the Preschool and Toddler rooms. • The cleaning checklists for the first floor had not been updated for the week of the inspection. 3. Three of the seven nappy creams stored in a box in the ground floor nappy changing room were not individually labelled. This posed a risk of cross contamination should the wrong cream be used on a child. 4. The following bins did not support the effective disposal of waste material: • The foot pedal operation was broken on the nappy bin in the ground floor nappy changing room. • There was no bin liner used in bin in the sanitary area on the first floor. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The registered provider reports that this Garda vetting application has been in progress for 6 months, since January 2026. At present the GV has still not returned, and the external agency tasked with handling the vetting have advised there is nothing they or the service can do to speed it up. A live tracker that tracks all staff members vetting expiration dates has been put in place. The Area Manager and HR manager manage this, and all vetting is now processed at least 12 weeks in advance. Infection Control: 2. The registered provider reports that the service has been deep cleaned and that all taps have been replaced. A cleaner has been recruited. 3. Nappy creams were labelled and the service reports they are now stored in children’s individual labelled baskets. 4. The service reports that new bins have been purchased and will ensure these will be replenished if needed
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (c) There was neither an openable window nor mechanical ventilation system available in the Wobbler room. A suitable means of ventilation should be available in all rooms used by children
Provider's corrective action:
- A mechanical ventilation system was fitted in the room
Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) The registered provider did not ensure that a notification regarding the change of the person in charge was submitted to the Agency. It is acknowledged that a notification for this change in circumstance was submitted on the day of the inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- A CIC application was submitted and approved, and management will ensure all changes are submitted in a timely manner and in advance where possible
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 21, 25.