Inspection of 9 January 2026 — Inspection Report
No non-compliance recorded in this report.
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 25, 26, 29.
Kilmallock Community Childcare Services Limited by Guarantee T/A Abbey Kids
Part Time · 2 - 6 Years · Kilmallock, Limerick · Tusla ID TU2015LK003 · Registered since 1 January 2026
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2published inspections
0non-compliances at latest report read
1immediate action notices
0registration conditions
Inspection of 1 February 2024 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. 01/02/2024 An Immediate Action Notice was issued to the registered provider as the water temperature at the wash-hand basin in the disability /staff bathroom which was also used as the nappy changing area for the children was too hot and posed a risk of scalding. Please refer to
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) Police vetting was not available for a member of staff who had lived in another country for longer than 6 months
Provider's corrective action:
- The manager has stated in their response that: A vetting disclosure for the staff member dated 2011 is on file and an up -to-date vetting process dated the 28/02/2024 from the country is also on file
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: The water temperature at the wash-hand basin in the disability /staff bathroom which was also used as the nappy changing area for the children was too hot and posed a risk of scalding. It was recorded at 64 °C. This should be thermostatically controlled to a max temperature of 43 °C for children’s and staff use. This was brought to the attention of the deputy person in charge to address the issue and an immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider by email to undertake action by the 1st of February 2024. A visit to the service on the 1st of February confirmed that the concern had been addressed. The water temperature recorded 38 °C which was safe for the children and adults to use. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: The manager has stated in their reply that: The water temperature at the disability/staff bathroom was recorded too high. This was rectified immediately, and the water temperature recorded 38 °C on the 2nd day of the inspection. To prevent the dial on the water heater being tampered the service has enclosed the water heater within a closed cupboard . Summary Comment The action as stated by the manager in relation to the non-compliance identified under Regulation 23 General safety has been addressed
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) The outside lidded waste bins were accessible to the children and parents. The bins were positioned close to the main entrance area of the preschool facility. This posed a safety and hygienic risk to children, parents and staff
Provider's corrective action:
- The manager has stated in their reply that: (d)The bins are now positioned inside a wooden gate that’s not accessible to parents and children. This was completed on the 3rd of February 2024
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 24, 25, 26.
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