Lámh Beag, Granard — inspection reports and findings

Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Granard, Longford · Tusla ID TU2016LD004 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

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

(4) There was no documentary evidence available that one adult held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications

Provider's corrective action:

(4) Lámh Beag have used a local agency for staff cover in the past and will continue to use these as a means of emergency cover for staff absences

Safe Sleep: 1. The mattress on the second cot on the right-hand side did not fit the cot frame as there was a gap at the bottom which could potentially cause a foot hold injury to a child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

Safe Sleep: 1. A new mattress was purchased. In order to ensure this non-compliance from reoccurring in the future we have included a daily mattress check (including wear and tears or gaps that may cause a foot hold injury to a child) in our daily risk checklist for the sleep room

(c) 1. The environmental temperature in the nappy change area and the sanitary area used by ‘Seomra 2’ was not maintained between 18o – 22o Celsius. A written immediate action notice under Regulation 23 – Safeguarding Health, Safety and Welfare of child was issued to the registered providers by the Early Years Inspector on 22 January 2025. (d) 2. The walls in the sanitary area used by ‘Seomra 1’ were stained. There was evidence of mould growth at the base of the walls in the two toilet cubicles. 3. The handle of the entrance door had broken the wall surface leaving a small hole in the wall visible

Provider's corrective action:

(c) 1. A new radiator with a controlled thermostat has been fitted to the ceiling of the nappy room. A daily temperature record will be taken in this area as part of our daily checklist. Further radiators will be fitted if required. (d) 2. Mould has been cleared off the walls and treated with a mould shield before being repainted. 3. The hole in the wall behind the door has been refilled and a door stopper installed behind door to stop it from banging against the wall

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 24, 25, 26, 28.

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