Kildare Steiner School, Dunlavin — inspection reports and findings

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dunlavin, Kildare · Tusla ID TU2015KE065 · Registered since 1 January 2026

An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Immediate action notice. 1. A written immediate action notice under

There were no verified references on file for one staff member employed and present in the service

Provider's corrective action:

Corrective Action Both written references are now on file. Preventive Action We will establish a clear process for collecting and verifying references before any staff member begins their role

General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for three staff members, however, one vetting disclosure 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’. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: The staff member whose Garda vetting disclosure has expired is no longer employed at the school. A tracking system has been implemented to monitor Garda vetting expiry dates for all staff members

There was no documentary evidence available to demonstrate that a person or persons trained in first aid responder (FAR) or first aid for children were immediately available to the children attending the service. An Immediate Action Notice was issued to the registered provider in relation to this matter on 2 April 2025

Provider's corrective action:

Corrective Action One staff member completed an online paediatric first aid course, 2 April 2025. A full First Aid Responder (FAR) course has been scheduled and will be completed 26/27 May 2025 to ensure compliance. Preventive Action The expiry dates will be clearly recorded and visible on the staff folder and automated reminders will be set to alert the administrator three months before any certificate expires

(b) There was no documentary evidence available for the maintenance of the smoke/fire detection system in the pre- school

Provider's corrective action:

Corrective Action A written statement confirming that the fire/smoke detection system is in proper working order has now been provided. Preventive Action To prevent this issue from recurring, we are in the process of finalising a maintenance contract with a fire protection company for regular inspections and maintenance of the smoke/fire detection system in the preschool

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 16.

Kildare Steiner School