# Knockbridge Childcare, Dundalk — inspection reports and findings > Knockbridge Childcare (Dundalk, Co. Louth): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Knockbridge Childcare Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dundalk, Louth · Tusla ID **TU2015LH045** · Registered since 1 January 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 4 March 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - 1. There was no daily staff roster available for inspection - There is now a daily staff roster in place. This roster will be updated weekly ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - The Inspectorate is not assured that adequate steps have been taken to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the pre-school children attending the service based on the following observations made during the inspection: Infection Control: 1. There was not a constant supply of thermostatically controlled hot water in the service. In the sanitary area the water in the hot water tap was cold when nappy changes were being carried out. 2. One staff member observed carrying out nappy changes did not wash their hands between children’s nappy changes. It is acknowledged that gloves were used and changed between uses, however the staff members hands were not washed. 3. The changing mat in use in the nappy changing area was not wiped down between use as per best practice guidelines. 4. It was observed that the staff member carrying out nappy changes placed the cumulative 4 soiled nappies together on top of the toilet cistern, rather than disposing of the individual soiled nappies in a leak proof, cleanable and sealable container. General Safety 5. In the outdoor area, that was accessed by the children, a plastic climbing frame was positioned on a decked area with the end of the slide located up against a concrete post. This is a potential safety risk - Corrective & Preventive Action The registered provider engaged a plumber who checked and adjusted water thermostat controls. The staff will monitor the hot water supply and keep in contact with plumber and have him re check regularly. In-house training was given to this member of staff. The registered provider will spot check this staff member regularly to ensure that the nappy changing procedures are being followed. The staff will be observed to ensure that hands are washed between nappy changes, that the nappy changing mat is wiped down and that used nappies are bagged separately and disposed of in bin. Staff training was provided, and room leader and assistant is responsible for setting up and maintaining the position of the slide. they are responsible for setting up area and ensuring slide is in the recommended manufacture instructions. Checks of the position of the slide will take place. I have reviewed the manufacture safety instructions Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25. ### Other services in Louth - [Kool Kidz Creche](/creche/kool-kidz-creche-dundalk.md) Dundalk - [Ladybird Lane Day Nursery & Montessori](/creche/ladybird-lane-day-nursery-montessori-clogherhead.md) Clogherhead - [Little Buds Playschool](/creche/little-buds-playschool-dundalk.md) Dundalk - [Little People Pre-School](/creche/little-people-pre-school-carlingford.md) Carlingford - [Olive Tree Daycare](/creche/olive-tree-daycare-drogheda.md) Drogheda - [Shapes and Sizes](/creche/shapes-and-sizes-dundalk.md) Dundalk - [Footprints Preschool](/creche/footprints-preschool-blackrock.md) Blackrock - [Children's World](/creche/children-s-world-dundalk-2.md) Dundalk - [The Wendy House](/creche/the-wendy-house-dundalk.md) Dundalk - [Naíonra Dhún Dealgan](/creche/naionra-dhun-dealgan-dun-dealgan.md) Dún Dealgan [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/knockbridge-childcare-dundalk-2/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11