# Jonix Educational Services, Dublin 1 — inspection reports and findings > Jonix Educational Services (Dublin 1, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Jonix Educational Services Part Time · 3 - 6 Years · Dublin 1, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY098** · 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 2 October 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** This service was referred to the National Registration Enforcement Panel (NREP) on the 6 January 2026 in relation to unresolved area of recurring and outstanding non-compliance identified on inspection. A regulatory enforcement meeting was held on the 24 February 2026 between representatives of the service and members of the panel. This service remains under the consideration of NREP at the time of publication of this report. ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (4) Evidence was not available to show that 5 staff members who worked 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. This was a non-compliance on the previous inspection in 2024 - (4) The registered provider has previously engaged with the relevant departments in relation to the qualification requirement and advise that their HR department will continue to favour and screen potential applicants for a qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education and recognition from the teaching council Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 28. #### Inspection of 1 October 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider on 2nd October 2024 in relation to concerns under ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a) (b) Two written and validated references were not available for one staff member who was present on the day of inspection. It is acknowledged a document labelled reference was forwarded to the inspector following the inspection however the content of the letter could not be verified. (c) Garda vetting disclosures were not available for two staff members who were present in the care rooms working with the children when the inspectors arrived in the service. An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider. (3) The registered provider did not ensure that the checks required under (2) above were carried out before the staff members were appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service as evidenced by above non compliances. (4) Evidence was not available to show that six staff members who worked 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. This was a non-compliance on the previous inspection in 2021 - (2) (a)(b) Both references are now on file and have been verified. This issue has been brought to the attention of the management team responsible for maintaining and ensuring the accurate staff documentation. We have also updated our tracking system to help prevent similar oversights in the future. (c) Staff were removed from providing direct care to the children and engaged in paperwork duties while awaiting Garda vetting. Garda Vetting disclosures are now on file for both staff. This was immediately addressed in a management meeting. We will ensure not to have any new staff on the premises whilst awaiting vetting. (3) All staff 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. Additionally, our tracking system has been enhanced to ensure similar oversights are prevented moving forward. (4) The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth is aware of our current situation regarding the dual qualification criteria. We are actively corresponding with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and are also in communication with the Department of Education. This issue has been ongoing, and we are committed to working closely with both departments to find a fair solution. All the staff members are registered/in the process of registration with the Teaching Council in accordance with Department of Education criteria. Our HR department continues to prioritise candidates who hold a qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education and are recognised by the Teaching Council ##### Regulation 22 — Food and drink - 1. 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 observed to be stored in the hallway of the service so 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 - 1. A notice has been issued; please see the attached document. We would also like to emphasise that pictures, symbols, and signs 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. 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). 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 ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. A Garda vetting disclosure that was available for one staff member was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. A drain in the outdoor area was set below the flooring which posed a potential tripping hazard. Infection Control: 3. Lunches which contained perishable items such as yoghurts were not refrigerated and were observed to be stored in the children’s school bags in the hallway of the service on the morning of inspection. 4. Two large mats one in classroom 5 and one in classroom 6 were observed to be torn with the foam exposed. This posed an infection control risk as well as a potential choking hazard. It is acknowledged that these mats were removed from the rooms following the inspection. 5. Paper handtowels were not hygienically dispensed in one of the sanitary areas used by the children in Classroom 6. Handtowels were observed stacked on a shelf behind the toilet which posed an infection control risk. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. With direction from management, the staff member promptly contacted the Teaching Council regarding the process of her re-vetting. While management informs staff about the re-vetting process, we have enhanced our tracking system to prevent similar oversights in the future and to ensure regular correspondence and updates are maintained. Management will also advise staff to initiate this process much earlier, as lead times have significantly increased. 2. The trip hazard has been eliminated. Management/Person in charge (class teacher) to continue to perform regular reviews of the safety of the immediate environment. Infection Control: 3. A conversation was had with the Person in charge (class teacher) to go over the importance of refrigerating perishable goods. A notice was issued to all Jonix preschools highlighting the importance of this area and emphasising it’s the class teacher’s responsibility to ensure its actioned. 4. The mats were removed from the classrooms following the inspection. The Person in charge (class teacher) was informed that it’s imperative to perform regular checks to ensure classroom equipment is safe and doesn’t pose a threat. 5. A new tissue dispenser has been installed. 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 Found compliant: Regulation 11, 21, 27. ### Other services in Dublin - [Jonix Educational Services](/creche/jonix-educational-services-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 - [Jonix Educational Services](/creche/jonix-educational-services-dublin-24.md) Dublin 24 - [Jumblies](/creche/jumblies-dublin-7.md) Dublin 7 - [Kandoo After School Club](/creche/kandoo-after-school-club-malahide.md) Malahide - [Kids Campus](/creche/kids-campus-balbriggan.md) Balbriggan - [Killakee Montessori](/creche/killakee-montessori-firhouse.md) Firhouse - [Links Childcare](/creche/links-childcare-dublin-18.md) Dublin 18 - [Little Treasures Community Creche](/creche/little-treasures-community-creche-dublin-1.md) Dublin 1 - [Precious Minds Créche & Montessori School](/creche/precious-minds-creche-montessori-school-lucan.md) Lucan - [Ballyboden Children's Centre](/creche/ballyboden-children-s-centre-dublin-16.md) Dublin 16 [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/jonix-educational-services-dublin-1/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11