Kindercrescent Maynooth, Maynooth — inspection reports and findings

Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Maynooth, Kildare · Tusla ID TU2015KE075 · 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.

General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for three staff members; however, this vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI -RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. There were no visibility strips on the glass patio doors on the main corridor, in Sunflower, Clever Cats and Daffodils rooms. This created a potential risk of injury to a child if they failed to recognise the glass panel. 3. There was a break in the plastic surface of the hop up step used by the children to reach the sink in the sanitary area adjacent to Sunflower room which could cause potential injury to a child if the step broke while a child was using it. Infection Control: 4. The nappy changing practices observed were not consistent with the nappy change step by step procedure that was displayed in the nappy change area as evidenced by the following observations: • The staff did not wash their hands at the start of the nappy changing procedure. • The staff did not wash always wash their hands at the end of the nappy change procedure. • Children’s hands were not washed following their nappy being changed and prior to returning to the care room. • The single use disposable apron and gloves were not removed at the point that the soiled nappy and used cleaning material were bagged up prior to being disposed of. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. Following the inspection we immediately applied for the garda vetting renewals that were not dated within the past three years. We have submitted renewal dates on our Outlook Calendar, this will issue us with a reminder 6months in advance of a renewal. This timeframe provides us with ample time to apply & renew in advance of the three-year period. 2. Window Stickers were purchased and stuck to the glass doors as required. We added visibility strips to our care room risk assessment to ensure that they are displayed at all times and are checked regularly going forward. 3. The step was immediately removed and replaced. Spare steps were in storage. We have added the following to the sanitary risk assessment: Any items to support toilet training such as steps, toilet seats (inserts etc) are clean and in good/ safe working order. (no cracks). This will be checked daily. Infection Control: 4. A copy of our nappy changing procedure was issued to all staff on the day of the inspection. We have introduced a weekly/ fortnightly or monthly spot check on nappy changing, this will be carried out by members of our management team to ensure compliance in this area and ensure that the correct procedures are followed

(c ) 1. Four internal sanitary areas were not ventilated as the ceiling windows in two of the rooms were not opened and the mechanical ventilation in two area was not switched on. 2. The window in the toilet in the sanitary area used by Clever Cats room was closed

Provider's corrective action:

(c) 1. The windows were opened, and mechanical ventilation was switched on immediately. We have added the opening of windows and turning on of mechanical ventilation in these areas to our manager morning checks. Prior to opening at 7.30am this action will be completed daily. 2. The windows were opened, and mechanical ventilation was switched on immediately. We have added the opening of windows and turning on of mechanical ventilation in these areas to our manager morning checks. Prior to opening at 7.30am this action will be completed daily

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 24, 25.

Kindercrescent Maynooth