# Jonix Educational Serivces, Dublin 5 — inspection reports and findings > Jonix Educational Serivces (Dublin 5, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Jonix Educational Serivces Part Time · 3 - 6 Years · Dublin 5, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015FL125** · 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 19 March 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** This inspection was unannounced and focused on the area of governance, health, welfare and development of child and safety. The inspection may also focus on other areas as required. However, on inspection an additional non-compliance was identified under ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (d) Documentary evidence showed that one adult had lived in two different jurisdictions other than Ireland for more than six months as an adult. International police vetting was not available for one of the two jurisdictions. (3) The registered provider did not ensure the checks required under (2) were conducted prior to the employment of one staff member. (4) Evidence was not available to show that six adults who are employed to work directly with the children held at least a major award in Early childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework, or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. It is acknowledged that the regional manager who was present on the day of inspection has a qualification deemed by the Minster to be equivalent. A similar non-compliance was observed on the previous inspection - (2) (d) The one staff member that required international police vetting has received the certification. This area was immediately addressed by management. Management will ensure not to have any new staff on the premises whilst awaiting vetting. (3) All files have been thoroughly reviewed to ensure that each contains the necessary documentation and all required records. This matter has been immediately brought to the attention of the management team responsible for maintaining accurate staff documentation to ensure oversights don’t occur going forward. (4) The service has initiated a recruitment drive using an updated job description which includes qualification recognition as mandatory. The service will continue to engage constructively with relevant regulatory and professional bodies to seek formal recognition of our current staffing profile and inhouse training and where appropriate, advocate for a review of the existing criteria to better reflect the operational realities of Department of Education-funded settings ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - 1. Practices observed in the service did not promote a healthy food ethos and was at variance with the service’s ‘Healthy Food’ policy. Children’s snack boxes were observed to include non-nutritious food items. The Nutrition Standards for Early Learning and Care Services recommend that sweets, chocolate, biscuits and cakes should not be part of a child's daily diet. 2. Discussion with management showed that children attending the service on a part-time basis are provided with food at one set mealtime each day unless advised by the children’s parents that they have not eaten well in the morning. Children’s lunches were not accessible to the children if they are hungry. Children attending a part-time service should be offered two meals and one snack each day. 3. A nappy-changing unit was not available to support the comfort of the children who required nappy changing. One nappy-changing unit, including a wash-hand basin and changing mat is required for every 11 children in nappies - 1. While the service has a Healthy Eating policy, for many of the children in our service, food can be a sensitive subject. We often work closely with a child’s disability services or in-house Behaviour Support team to address specific needs related to food, including aversions, sensitivities, swallowing issues, rigidity and restriction, and eating disorders such as AFRID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Children participate in a food related activity each week which incorporates healthy snacks and gives them the opportunity to try new food options. 2. A notice including nutrition standards has been shared with families. The service would also like to emphasise that pictures are used in the classroom to help children communicate when they are hungry. In some cases, concrete object references, such as lunch boxes, are also used, depending on the child’s individual needs. Additionally, for many of the children in our service, food can be a sensitive subject. The service often works closely with a child’s disability services or in-house Behaviour Support team to address specific needs related to food, including aversions, sensitivities, swallowing issues, rigidity and restriction, and eating disorders such as AFRID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Staff will monitor and observe lunch and snack times, as well as the availability of food items within the preschool, and communicate any relevant information to the class teacher. 3. A nappy changing unit was risk assessed by the registered provider and a management plan was implemented. Management will update the risk assessment if necessary ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The radiators across the three classrooms were observed not to be adequately secured and posed a risk of injury. A similar non-compliance was observed on the previous inspection, and the preventive action had not been sustained. 2. Flexes and cables were observed to be accessible to children in the morning classroom and playroom which posed a risk of injury. 3. One ride in car in the outdoor area was observed to be broken with no door handle and missing a part of the front of the car which exposed rusty screws. This posed a risk of injury to the children. A similar non- compliance was observed on the previous inspection, and the preventive action had not been sustained. 4. The drain cover in the outdoor area was not secured, and a child was observed to be holding it. This posed a risk of injury. 5. The back of the toilet in the sanitary accommodation used by the Afternoon Classroom was observed to be unsecured and could be removed easily. This posed a risk of injury. 6. There was evidence to show that the visitor book is not used consistently. Staff advised that two health care professionals had attended the service during the weeks prior to the inspection however there was no record of these in the visitor book. It is important the service keep a record of all visitors. A similar non-compliance was observed on the previous inspection, and the preventive action has not been sustained. 7. Staff do not conduct daily risk assessments of the service. The service policy states that staff identify the risk, assess the nature of the risk and develop a plan to manage the risk however this policy does not outline how risk assessments are to be conducted and documented. Daily risk assessments minimise risks to the children. Infection Control: The practices and equipment in the service did not ensure that effective infection control measures were in place to reduce the spread of inspection. 8. The water temperatures recorded across all hand basins used by children in the service were recorded between 9.2℃ and 15.7℃ this is not conducive to effective hand washing and posed an infection control risk. 9. Hand paper towels were observed to be stored loosely on a shelf that was inaccessible to children in the Morning Classroom. Hand paper towels should be hygienically dispensed and easily accessible to children. This posed an infection control risk. 10. The bin beside the sink in the Morning Classroom where four children were observed to have their hands washed was not foot pedal operated. This meant the children had to touch the top of the bin to dispose of waste materials. This posed an infection control risk. 11. Toilet rolls were observed to be stored unhygienically and in an area that was inaccessible to children in the Morning Classroom. In addition, toilet rolls were observed to be placed on the back of the toilet in the sanitary accommodation used by the Afternoon Classroom. This posed a risk of cross infection. 12. The nappy changing mat was observed to be stored on the floor of the sanitary area used by the morning classroom. This posed an infection control risk. Fire Safety: 13. The service did not maintain accurate children’s attendance records required for safe evacuation in the event of an emergency. The details of the five children who were in attendance from 9am that morning had not been recorded in the attendance book at 10.15am. This posed a potential risk of safety in the event of an emergency evacuation. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. The radiators in classrooms have been secured. Management/Person in charge (class teacher) to continue to perform regular reviews of the safety of the immediate environment. 2. The flexes and cables in the classroom and playroom have been secured. The person in charge (class teacher) was informed that it’s imperative to perform regular checks to ensure all areas are safe and don’t pose a threat. 3. The ride on car was disposed up following the inspection. Management/ Person in charge (class teacher) to perform regular checks of the premises and improve communication when a piece of equipment breaks and needs to be disposed of. 4. The drain cover in the outdoor area has been secured. Management/ Person in charge (class teacher) to perform regular checks of the premises and improve communication when a piece of equipment needs securing. 5. The back of the toilet has been secured. Person in charge (class teacher) to perform regular checks of the premises and improve communication when a piece of equipment needs to be fixed. 6. Management has discussed with the class teacher regarding maintaining consistent visitor records. The visitor sign in sheet has been repositioned and displayed in a location that will remind the class teacher to ensure visitors sign in. 7. Management have discussed with the class teacher & tutors regarding daily risk assessments. Risk Assessment policy to be revised and updated. Infection Control: 8. The water temperature is the staff toilet is 37℃ and the water in the children’s morning class is 33℃. All staff have been advised not to use the sinks within the classrooms for washing the children’s hands until the temperature in those sinks have been controlled. The service handman is in the process of investigating a solution. 9. Hand paper towel has been stored in a basket at children’s level. A hand paper towel dispenser has been ordered. 10. A new pedal bin has been implemented beside the sink in the morning and afternoon classes. Management/Person in charge (class teacher) to perform regular checks of the premises and improve communication when a piece of equipment breaks and needs to be replaced. 11. Toilet roll holders have been implemented. Management/Person in charge (class teacher) to perform regular checks of the premises and improve communication when a piece of equipment breaks and needs to be replaced. 12. The children’s changing mat has been attached to the wall. Management have discussed this measure with all staff Fire Safety: 13. Management has discussed with the class teacher regarding maintaining the children’s attendance records on arrival to the classroom. The teacher will ensure that the children’s attendance record is prioritized each morning ##### Regulation not named in the report text - (1) On the day of the inspection the service was observed to be operating outside of its current registration status in relation to the age profile of the children registered to attend. The service is registered to cater for children between the ages of 3 to 6 years of age. On the day of the inspection there was one child in attendance who was not within the registered age group. An internal referral was made to Tusla’s service operating outside of registered status (SOORS) department - (1) The child’s school placement was delayed. Due to the circumstances the service made the considered decision to maintain his placement temporarily and exceptionally. This arrangement was intended solely as a short- term measure pending the school placement's availability, which is anticipated within the coming months. The remaining children in both classes are aged 3-6 years. 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