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Kealkil Childcare

Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Bantry, Cork · Tusla ID TU2015CC195 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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3published inspections
0non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 8 April 2026 — Inspection Report

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28.

Inspection of 24 April 2025 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

  • (1)(i) While a weekly staff roster was maintained in the service and the roster indicated the names of the staff, the arrival and departure time from the service each day. The following was not recorded on the staff roster: 1. The names of the staff rostered daily in each room in the service was not recorded. 2. The times staff went on their lunch break daily in each room. This issue was identified as non-compliant in the last inspection dated the 07 October 2024 following which the registered provider gave assurances in the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) this issue would be addressed however, this did not prevent a reoccurrence of this non-compliance
Provider's corrective action:
  • In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the registered provider/person in charge of the service, the following was stated:
  • 1. The staff roster has been updated to include the names of the staff rostered daily in each room. 2. The time full time staff go on their daily lunch break is now recorded. The registered provider/person in charge is the main person that relieves staff in the service at lunch break time as she is not assigned to any room. One other staff member is also assigned to relieve staff at lunch break time

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • Infection Control: 1. There was no thermostatically controlled hot water in one of the wash hand basins in the children’s toilet facilities designated for the Baby and Toddler room. This would impede effective hand washing increasing the risk of cross infection. The following two issues were identified as non-compliant in the last inspection dated the 07 October 2024 following which the registered provider gave assurances in the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) that both issues would be adequately addressed however, this did not prevent a reoccurrence of both of these non- compliance. 2. The babies had access to the refuse bin located in a cupboard under the sink in the Baby room. While there was a magnetic lock installed on the cupboard door since the last inspection The childproof lock that was present at time of inspection was not adequately securing the cupboard door to prevent a child having access to the refuse bin located in the cupboard at child height. Babies should have no access to bins due to the potential risk of cross infection. 3. There was extensive visible areas of dried brown and black coloured staining all over one of the inner painted walls in the outdoor play area for the Baby and Toddler Room. When touched, the stains came away easily on your hands increasing the potential risk of cross infection to the children playing there if they touched the surface of the wall. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the registered In In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the registered provider/person in charge of the service, the following was stated:/, the General Safety:
  • a) Full length locked doors (where the electric hoover was stored on day of inspection) have been ordered to enclose the open storage area in one of the children’s toilets on the first floor. b) Child proof locks have been installed on the doors where the electric operated clothes drier and service washing machine are stored in the same children’s toilet on the first floor. 2. The renewed Garda Vetting for one adult was processed. 3. A child proof lock is now in place on the dishwasher located in Preschool room 2. 4. The electric cables are now adequately encased and adequately secured behind the pedal operated lidded bin in the kitchenette area of the Toddler room. Infection Control: 5. A plumber was called and a new tap has been installed in one of the wash hand basins in the children’s toilet facilities designated for the Baby and Toddler room. There is thermostatically controlled hot water now in the said wash hand basin. 6. The magnetic lock has been replaced with a new childproof lock that adequately secures the cupboard door where the refuse bin is stored in the Baby room. A supply of new child proof locks are now available in the service to replace existing child proof locks when required. 7. In the written response the registered provider has stated that the wall in the outdoor play area for the Baby and Toddler Room has been covered with a false wall, with a washable white surface in front. The children no longer have access to the stained wall. A divider has been put in place to stop further rust from coming down onto wall

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28.

Inspection of 7 October 2024 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (d)Police vetting records were not available on file for three of the staff who had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of 6 months or more, while over the age of 18 years. (4) Evidence available to demonstrate that the qualification held by one adult met the minimum requirement of a level 5 award in Early Childhood Care and Education was not available
Provider's corrective action:
  • In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the registered provider/person in charge the following was stated: Corrective and Preventive Action
  • (d)The registered provider has forwarded one processed police vetting record. The two remaining police vetting applications forms were forwarded as evidence but were not processed at time of completing this inspection report. The registered provider stated she will forward the two processed police vetting records to the Early Years Department on receipt
  • Evidence was forwarded confirming that the qualification on one adult did meet the minimum requirement of a level 5 award in Early Childhood Care and Education

Regulation 11 — Staffing levels

  • (1) On the day of the inspection there was an inadequate number of staff working directly with the children in the following rooms (2) The minimum ratio of staff to children was not maintained in the following rooms. Room Name Age Range of Children and ratio Number of Children Present Number of Adults Present Baby Room FDC +PT (1 aged under 1 year) (4 aged between 1 and 2 years) 5 1 Preschool Room 1 (Afternoon) (4 aged between 2 and 3 years attending FDC ratio 1:6) (5 children attending a sessional service aged over 3 years, ratio is 1:11) (1 child attending part time aged 3 years ratio is 1:8) 10 1 Pre-school Room 2 1 hour in the afternoon between 12:30+13:30 (10 aged over 3 years) 10 1
  • The minimum ratio of adults to children was not met in the Baby room. The minimum ratio of adults to children was not met in the afternoon in Preschool room 1 and for 1 hour in Preschool 2 on day of inspection. This posed a risk that an adequate number of adults may not be available to meet the children’s needs. Considering the number of children, there age group and the length of time in the service. It was recorded that a total of 5 qualified staff and an assistant were available to 36 children in the afternoon, where 6 qualified adults were required:
Provider's corrective action:
  • In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the registered provider/person in charge the following was stated: Corrective and Preventive Action The registered provider has stated that the children currently in attendance in the Baby room are now all over 12 months. The ratio is now correct with 5 children aged between 1 and 2 years with 1 adult in attendance. There are now sufficient adults present in the service on a daily basis to cover staff break times in all the playrooms including the preschool rooms located on the first floor. The time each staff take their break is now included in the daily/weekly staff roster and the named staff member who relieves staff at break is also recorded. The registered provider in the written response stated minimum ratio of adults to children is now maintained in all the rooms on a daily basis

Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

  • (1)(i) While there was a weekly staff roster that indicated the time that each staff member commenced and finished in the service each day. The staff roster did not include the following: • The name of the staff rostered in each room each day. • Staff break times and the named person who relieved the staff in each room while on their breaks that included the time full time staff took their break and the named staff who relieved them at break cover
Provider's corrective action:
  • In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the registered provider/person in charge the following was stated: Corrective and Preventive Action The name of the staff rostered in each room each day is now recorded on the staff roster The time each s taff member working full time has there break time recorded each day and the named staff member who relieved the staff in each room while on their break is recorded

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. Garda vetting disclosures had been obtained for 13 adults. However, two vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EY-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting. 2. Dishwashers located at child height had been installed in each playroom for the cleaning of the plates and cutlery. Due to the potential safety risk to the children a child proof lock is required on the door of each dishwasher to prevent children opening it. 3. Children had access to a water heater in a cupboard under the sink in Preschool 3, due to the potential safety risk to the children a child proof lock is required on the door of this cupboard located at child height. 4. The children had access to a number of cables behind the pedal operated lidded bin in the kitchenette area of the Toddler room. Due to the potential safety risk, children should have no access to electrical cables. Infection Control: 5. There was 1 staff member caring for five babies in the baby room. It was observed that this staff member both changed the babies’ nappies, and also reheated and fed the babies on the day of inspection. This posed a risk of cross infection. 6. The babies had access to the refuse bin located under the sink in the Baby room. The childproof lock that was there was in poor repair. Babies should have no access to open bins due to the potential risk of cross infection therefore a child proof lock in a proper state of repair is required on the door of this area. 7. There was rust visible in a number of areas on the door of the fridge located at child height in the Baby room. Due to the potential infection control risks to the babies in the room having access to same it should be removed. 8. There was a visible dried brown coloured staining at child height on one of the inner painted walls in the outdoor play area for the Baby and Toddler Room. When touched, the brown stain came away easily on your hands increasing the potential risk of cross infection to the children playing there. 9. There was a water leak visible on the inner wall of the outdoor play area for the older children in the service increasing the potential risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the registered provider/person in charge the following was stated:
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: 1. Copies of the two renewed Garda vetting records were received and deemed satisfactory. 2. A child proof lock is now on the door of each dishwasher located in each of the playrooms. 3. The water heater in a cupboard under the sink in Preschool 3 was removed. 4. The electrical cables have now been encased on to a wall in the room Infection Control: 5. There is 1 staff member caring for five babies in the baby room. The staff member that comes to assist will do nappy changing going forward. The staff member in the room will be responsible for reheating, serving and feeding the children in her care at snack and mealtimes. 6. A child proof lock in good repair is now on the door of the cupboard where the refuse bin is located in the Baby room. 7. The rust that was visible in a number of areas on the door of the fridge in the Baby room has been removed. 8. The visible dried brown coloured staining at child height on one of the inner painted walls in the outdoor play area for the Baby and Toddler Room has been removed and the wall painted. 9. The visible water leak on the inner wall of the outdoor play area for the older children was repaired and water stain removed, and the wall painted

Found compliant: Regulation 10, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28.

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