# Larkhill Playgroup, Dublin 9 — inspection reports and findings

> Larkhill Playgroup (Dublin 9, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Larkhill Playgroup

Part Time · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 9, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY107** · 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 19 November 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- (2)(a)(b) The registered provider did not ensure that 2 written references from a reputable source were validated for 1 staff member. There were no written references available for the registered provider on the day of inspection. (4) The registered provider did not have documentation available to demonstrate that 2 adults who work directly with the children held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at a minimum Level 5 on the National Quality Framework

- (2)(a)(b) Files for two members of staff have been fully completed to included validated and written references. (4) Staff files have been checked and Qualification certificates have been added to the staff files

##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

- General Safety: 1. A low-level cupboard which was accessible to children within the care room, held cleaning agents was not securely locked, exposing children to hazardous materials. Infection Control: 2. Handwashing practices were noted to be inconsistent within the service. For example, Children were noted as not having their hands washed prior to mealtimes which may result in the cross contamination of harmful bacteria resulting in sickness. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. Cleaning materials have been placed on high shelving away from the reach of children Infection Control: 2. Handwashing was discussed with staff and will be discussed at each Staff meeting

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 19, 25, 28.

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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11