Creche Inspection Reports

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Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Dublin 5, Dublin · Tusla ID TU2015DY101 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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2published inspections
4non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 11 June 2025 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (2)(a)(b) A second written and validated reference was not available in relation to one staff member. (4) The inspectors reviewed the staff roster and observed staff attendance on the day of inspection. From this information available it was not evident that an adult working with the preschool children between 12.00pm and 2.00pm had a qualification at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications, or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
  • (2) The registered providers submitted the required validation for the written reference. To prevent this non- compliance from recurring, the registered provider has stated they have implemented a process to ensure that all new employees provide two written references. These references will be requested, received, and validated prior to or as early as possible in the recruitment process. (4) The registered providers stated that the staff member is now completing administrative duties and is not working directly with preschool children. A staff member holding a qualification at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications (or an equivalent qualification as deemed by the Minister) is now working directly with the preschool children between 12:00pm and 2:00pm. To ensure compliance going forward, the registered provider has implemented a procedure to verify that all new employees assigned to work directly with children hold the relevant qualifications prior to commencing their duties in the any room

Regulation 11 — Staffing levels

  • (2) Following the conclusion of the sessional hours at 12.00pm the registered provider did not maintain the appropriate adult: child ratio; • From 12.30pm to 1.15pm there were 2 adults working with 18 children aged 3 years 6 months to 4 years 7 months old on a part time or full day care basis. Three adults were required. This was identified as a non- compliance following the last inspection in March 2024
Provider's corrective action:
  • 1. The registered providers stated that they have since addressed this issue and now have three staff members assigned to the preschool room during this period to ensure appropriate cover during lunch breaks. To prevent this from happening again, they will ensure that the required adult-to-child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the day

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: The registered providers did not ensure that the risk of injury in the garden was adequately managed. 1. The inspectors observed that there were gaps in the safety flooring of the garden area that presented a possible fall or trip risk to the children. 2. A metal pole did not have any covering and presented a possible risk of injury should a child bump or run into it. Infection Control: 3. The registered providers did not ensure that adequate measures to reduce cross contamination were in place. The children in the Toddler room were not provided with crockery from which to eat their morning snack of apple and brioche bun. The food was placed directly onto the table for the children to eat
Provider's corrective action:
  • Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. The registered providers acknowledged the concern raised regarding gaps in the safety flooring in the garden area. They confirmed that the back garden safety flooring has now been repaired, and there are no longer any gaps present. To prevent this a regular garden risk assessment is being completed. 2. The registered providers stated the pole is now securely covered with protective pole foam to eliminate any risk to the children. To prevent this a regular garden risk assessment is being completed. Infection Control: 3. The registered providers since ensured that all rooms are now provided with appropriate crockery for all meal and snack times. To reinforce this practice, the issue during the most recent monthly staff meeting, reminding all team members that children must be always given suitable crockery during meals. These steps have been taken to prevent any recurrence and to maintain high standards of hygiene and care

Regulation 29 — Premises

  • (d) The registered providers had not ensured that rooms occupied by the children were appropriately cleaned and maintained. 1. There was an area of dry growth in the corner of the ECCE room on the wall mounted unit. 2. An area of the wall in the ECCE room children’s toilets had had peeling paint with stains surrounding the damaged area. This staining resembled mould. 3. There was a thick layer of dust on the unit in the Toddler room. 4. The floor in the Montessori room was damaged with the porous surface exposed. 5. The children’s sofa in the Montessori room required repair as it could not be adequately cleaned. The back was torn and there was exposed foam
Provider's corrective action:
  • 1. The area has been thoroughly cleaned, and the dry growth has been removed. Regular maintenance inspections have been implemented. 2. The area has been thoroughly cleaned, and repainted. Regular maintenance inspections have been implemented. 3. The unit has been thoroughly cleaned. This has been added to the classroom cleaning schedule. 4. The area has been repaired. Regular maintenance inspections will be more thorough. 5. The children’s sofa in the Montessori room has now been removed and replaced with easily maintainable cushions

Found compliant: Regulation 15, 16, 19, 22, 25.

Inspection of 6 March 2024 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (2)(a) A written reference from a past employer was not available to accompany a written validation. (d) Police vetting was not available for a staff member who had lived outside the state for more than 6 months as an adult
Provider's corrective action:
  • (2)(a) In response to the non-compliance the registered providers have stated that the written reference was obtained. Staff files will not be filled away till all documents are received. (d) In response the staff member obtained police vetting from their country. All staff files will be checked regularly to ensure police vetting is up to date and renewed when required

Regulation 11 — Staffing levels

  • (2) The adult to child ratio was not maintained in the Montessori room from 1pm to 2pm as there were 2 adults caring for 18 children aged between 2 years 8 months -4 years. Three adults were required for this number of children as the sessional hours of operation from 9am to 12pm had finished
Provider's corrective action:
  • (2) To address the non-compliance three staff members now cover the Montessori room during lunch 1pm – 2pm ensuring ratios are maintained at all times throughout the day. Staff Rotas will be double checked when arranging cover, and staff have been reminded to inform management if they are over ratio. Staff will be reminded of this in monthly meetings

Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child

  • (1)(f) The service did not have a documented care plan available for a child that had a food allergy. This reduced the provision of care available to the child
Provider's corrective action:
  • (1)(f) To address the non-compliance the child’s file has been updated and their parent has provided written confirmation. Going forward children’s care plans will be checked and updated in a timely manner to ensure accurate information is always on file. A supervisor has been appointed to carry this out

Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

  • (j) On review of the information available for the administration of medication for children within the service the following was observed. • Parental pre consent for two children that required prescribed medication was not available from their parents. • On review of 18 administration records the following was not recorded. o Four records did not include the child’s date of birth. o One form did not include the child’s surname. o Two forms did not include the signature of the parent to confirm that they were made aware of the administration of medication. (k) On review of 15 accident and incident records available the following information was not recorded. • Five forms did not include the child’s surname and six forms did not include the child’s date of birth. • Two forms did not include the date the parent signed the form
Provider's corrective action:
  • (j) To address the non-compliances the service has stated the following. • Pre consent forms were signed by parents. • Staff meeting was held, and staff were reminded of the importance of filling out medicine reports ensuring all information is entered of the forms. • Medicine books will be now checked at monthly meetings by management. (k) To address the non-compliances the service has stated the following. • Staff went through the incident and accident report books at a meeting which was held the day after the inspection and reminded how important it is that the information on the reports are accurate and all parts are filled entirely. • Staff meeting held to include refreshing policies. • Staff have been informed that Accident and Incident report books will be checked in monthly meetings and management will do spot checks throughout the week

Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child

  • Basic Needs: 1. The food available to the children during the inspection did not adequately ensure that the children received a nutritious and varied diet. For example. • The main hot meal available on the day of inspection and provided to the children in the Pre School room contained, beef, gravy, and potatoes. No vegetables were present in the meal. • The children in the Pre School room that declined the hot meal at lunch time were offered apple and banana as an alternative. An alternative food of white bread banana sandwiches was provided to six children in the Montessori room that didn’t eat their main hot meal at lunch time. An alternative hot meal was not offered to the children
Provider's corrective action:
  • Basic Needs: 1. In response to the non-compliance the service has stated that vegetables are now given daily at dinner time. The creche cook will now offer an alternative hot meal e.g. Pasta. A meeting was held with Creche Cook to ensure if items (vegetables on the day) are not delivered they must inform management so we can get an alternative to ensure meal is adequate at all times. Kitchen staff will be monitored, and management will check meals before they leave the kitchen. Alterative hot meal will be available at all times

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. An unstable shelf unit was accessible to the children in the Montessori sanitary facility. This increased the potential risk of falling and injuring a child. 2. Prescribed medication for a named child was not labelled with the child’s name and date of birth. It is acknowledged that the medication was stored in a bag with the child’s name present. Infection Control: 3. Paper towels for hand drying and toilet paper were not stored in a dispenser in the sanitary facilities of the Pre School and ECCE room. This increased the potential risk of cross infection. 4. The nappy change procedure was not completed in line with the service displayed policy on nappy changing as a staff member retained their gloves while they disposed of the soiled nappy in an outside bin. 5. Stagnant rainwater was accessible to the children in the outdoor area and increased the potential risk of cross infection. Safe Sleep: 6. A child aged 23 months of age slept on a low stackable bed. A documented sleep assessment completed with the parents with signed parental consent for this practice was not available. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: In response to the non-compliances the service has stated that. 1. The shelf has been removed from the Montessori Hall area. Visual checks will be carried out on a more regular basis. 2. All medication stored are now labelled with child’s full name and date of birth. Staff will carry out regular checks insuring all medication stored in the creche is labelled and checked for expiry dates. Infection Control: 3. New dispensers have now been installed in preschool and ECCE room. 4. Staff members underwent immediate training in nappy changing procedures. All staff will update training, with management doing regular checks. 5. Staff were reminded of the policy and procedure for the back garden, and a staff member must inspect the back garden before children go out to play to ensure it is clean and safe. This matter will be included in monthly meetings and staff will be required to read the policy again. Safe Sleep: 6. New age-appropriate pod beds were purchased for children aged from 15 months to 24 months. Management will ensure going forward Sleep assessments are completed with parents if necessary

Regulation 29 — Premises

  • (c) The sanitary facilities used by the Montessori room did not have active mechanical ventilation to ensure that stale air was extracted. (d) 1. Areas within the service were observed to be damaged and reduced the effective cleaning of the area. This increased the potential risk of cross infection. • The surrounding wood and cupboards in the Montessori room were damaged and worn. • Children’s sofas in the Pre School room were damaged and torn. • Two holes in the ceiling of the Pre School room were observed to be covered in dust. 2. Areas within the service were observed to be in disrepair and increased the potential risk of causing an injury to a child. For example. • Wood paneling in the outdoor area was damaged. • The walls in the sleep room had visible and accessible plastic rawl plugs in the plasterboard which were accessible to the children
Provider's corrective action:
  • (c) To address the non-compliance the vent is turned on at all times and working effectively. Maintenance checks and cleaning of vents will be carried out regularly. (d) 1. In response the service has stated that. • The wood around the cupboards was fixed and damaged wood replaced. • Sofa was removed and discarded. • Air vents were replaced on holes in preschool room that were removed when painting. • Management will carry out regular risk assessments to ensure surfaces are not damaged and effective cleaning can be carried out to minimize the risk of cross contamination. 2. To address the non-compliances the following has been actioned by the service. • Wood panels in the garden have been replaced. • The walls in the sleep room where shelves were removed have been filled and painted. • Monthly risk assessments will be carried out, staff meetings will include maintenance issues

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