# Kildare Village Little Stars, Kildare Town — inspection reports and findings > Kildare Village Little Stars (Kildare Town, Co. Kildare): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Kildare Village Little Stars Full Day · 2 - 6 Years · Kildare Town, Kildare · Tusla ID **TU2020KE001** · Registered since 31 January 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 1 September 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting had been obtained for all staff members. However, in relation to one staff member, re- vetting timeframes as outlined in the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice, requiring services to renew Garda vetting every three years, was not adhered to. This practice was found to be non-compliant on an inspection conducted on 14 February 2024. The preventive action taken was not sustained. 2. The front door access to the service was not secured on the return of the inspector to the service at 1.37pm and when the inspector was leaving the service at 3.39pm. It was noted that the door could be pushed open. This posed a risk of unauthorised access to the service during operational hours. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. The registered provider advised in the response to the inspection report that the outstanding Garda vetting was applied for without delay. As a preventive measure, the registered provider advised that a meeting was conducted in the service and a system was implemented to ensure that Garda vetting for staff are maintained in date. 2. The registered provider advised that the company that installed the door has been to the service and conducted the necessary repairs to ensure that the door seals on closure. As a preventive measure, the registered provider advised that signage has been placed on the door to alert families and staff to ensure that the door is secured at all times when entering and leaving the premises Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 14 February 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** 1. A written referral to the Fire Officer for guidance in relation to a fire safety concern was issued on 16 February 2024. 2. A written immediate action notice under ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - Two written and verified past employer references or references from a reputable source in the absence of a past employer reference were not available in respect of one adult employed in the service - Corrective Action Two references have been received and are on file for one person. Garda vetting was applied for on the 15/02/2024. Preventive Action The register provider alongside the manager will ensure that references are verified prior to a new employee’s commencing in the service. and will ensure garda vetting is always up to date. A checklist has been created to ensure garda vetting for current employees is checked regularly ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: Garda vetting was available for one staff member; however, this 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’. Infection Control: One staff member, engaged in nappy changing duties, was observed not to use the foot pedal of the nappy bin to dispose of the soiled nappy following each of the three nappy changes observed and instead used her hand to lift the lid each time; this was inadequate for infection control purposes and posed a risk of cross infection. Fire Safety: The gated fire escape route at the side of the premises was secured with a padlock, the key to open the padlock was located in Shining Stars pre-school room; this had the potential to impede the safe evacuation of staff and children to immediately clear the premises in the event of an emergency situation occurring. A written immediate action notice under Regulation 23 – Safeguarding Health Welfare and Safety of Child in respect of an identified risk to pre-school children, was issued to the registered provider on 16 February 2024. Action submitted by the Registered Provider General Safety: Corrective Action: Garda vetting was applied for on the 15/02/2024. Preventive Action: The register provider alongside the manager will ensure garda vetting is always up to date. A checklist has been created to ensure garda vetting for current employees is checked regularly. Infection Control: Corrective Action: Training was carried out with the team in relation to nappy changing and infection control. Preventive Action: The registered provider alongside the manager will observe nappy changing practice to ensure infection control is adhered to all the time. Fire Safety: Corrective Action: Slip locks were put on the gate on Monday the 19th of February 2023. Preventive Action: The registered provider alongside the manager will ensure that the pad lock is removed each morning, and while that garden is in use, a staff member are monitoring the gate. Supporting documentation submitted General Safety: Document x 2 Infection Control: Document x 1 Fire Safety: Photographs x 2 Summary Comment Following review by the inspectorate of the supporting evidence and the timely response with immediate safety measures implemented following the immediate action notice issued following inspection, the submission of the required updated document, and further supporting documentation, the requirement for Regulation 23 has been met Found compliant: Regulation 11, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. ### Other services in Kildare - [Kinder Crescent](/creche/kinder-crescent-kilcock.md) Kilcock - [Kindercrescent Maynooth](/creche/kindercrescent-maynooth-maynooth.md) Maynooth - [La Petite Ecole Montessori A.M.I.](/creche/la-petite-ecole-montessori-a-m-i-clane.md) Clane - [Little Harvard Childcare Ltd](/creche/little-harvard-childcare-ltd-leixlip.md) Leixlip - [Maap Childcare Limited - Mullen Park](/creche/maap-childcare-limited-mullen-park-maynooth.md) Maynooth - [Parkview Creche](/creche/parkview-creche-maynooth.md) Maynooth - [Toad Hall Childcare](/creche/toad-hall-childcare-kildare.md) Kildare - [Inspire Child Development Centre](/creche/inspire-child-development-centre-naas.md) Naas - [Fun Times Preschool](/creche/fun-times-preschool-athy.md) Athy - [Clever Cats Childcare Centre](/creche/clever-cats-childcare-centre-carbury.md) Carbury [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/kildare-village-little-stars-kildare-town/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11