# Le Cheile Family Resource Centre (Mallow) Ltd, Mallow — inspection reports and findings > Le Cheile Family Resource Centre (Mallow) Ltd (Mallow, Co. Cork): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Le Cheile Family Resource Centre (Mallow) Ltd Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Mallow, Cork · Tusla ID **TU2015CC210** · 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 9 April 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. The staff member was observed to change nappies and followed the procedure correctly however throughout the two nappy changes observed they handled the lid of the bin multiple times with gloved and ungloved hands, before, during and after the nappies being changed. This practice increases the risk of contamination and cross infection and may cause an illness in a child/children. The bin in question was pedal operated and was working. 2. Six of the seven cots in use did not have waterproof mattresses or in the absence of waterproof mattresses have waterproof mattress protectors. Not having easily cleanable mattresses may allow for contamination of the mattress and potentially allow for cross infection between children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Infection Control: 1. Staff training was provided immediately and as indicated by the person I charge will be provided on an ongoing basis at team meetings. 2. Cot mattress protectors have been purchased and will be in use on the cots where the mattress is not waterproof. Additional protectors have been purchased to ensure an adequate supply. These have been added to the laundry schedule Found compliant: Regulation 9, 10, 11, 15, 19, 20, 22, 28. #### Inspection of 27 January 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (k) Two of the ten records reviewed were not competed correctly with parent/guardian signatures not recorded following the accident/incident. Not informing parents/guardians of accidents may hinder the child’s continued care at home when the parents have not been informed - (1) (k) Both accident and incident records have been completed correctly and staff have been reminded at a staff meeting to ensure all forms are competed correctly on the day of the incident. Room leaders will ensure that all forms are completed correctly and parent/guardians are informed Found compliant: Regulation 9, 10, 11, 19, 23. #### Inspection of 4 March 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (a)/(b) Two references for a staff member were not available on file for one staff member. (c) A Garda vetting disclosure was not available on file for one staff member. (d) The requirement for police vetting could not be determined for seven staff where they had an incomplete or no curriculum vitae. (3) One adult had commenced work in the service without having their Garda vetting disclosure in place. Not adequately vetting staff prior to commencement of work in the service may allow staff that are not suitable have access to children - (2) (a) Both references have been received and both references are from past employers and have been validated. (c) Garda Vetting has not been received as the staff member no longer works during the opening hours of the service and is only onsite when the service is closed. (d) The staff curriculum vitae’s have been updated and indicate that the staff do not require police vetting. (3) The registered provider has given assurances on the corrective and preventive action form that no staff member irrespective of role within the service will commence without Garda Vetting and where applicable Police vetting will be in place before the staff member starts in the service ##### Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service - The following policies were assessed and did not contain the required information to guide the staff: 1. The healthy eating policy was not updated to indicate that the service provided the hot meal in the middle of the day and how this was provided. It did not indicate that parents’ choices would be considered or how food would be stored. 2. The policy on outdoor play did not provide sufficient guidance to the staff on the requirements for supervision outside or how to manage and provide for outdoor play when the weather conditions were poor. Not having up to date and comprehensive policies does not provide guidance to staff and parents of the practices within the service - 1. The Healthy eating policy has been updated and meets the requirements to be able to inform parents and to guide the staff. 2. The outdoor play policy has been updated and provides sufficient guidance for the staff to ensure the children get access to the outdoors daily and in how they are supervised ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (1) (h) 1. There were no records available for two occasions where two medications were recorded as administered to children without written request from parents. Not having appropriate documentation available indicating the mediation to be administered, the dose, frequency and route to children and in keeping with the services policy on medication administration may allow for medication errors to occur. 2. The service had emergency medication stored for use in the event a child required same for a previously diagnosed condition, there was no care plan or request for administration of medication available for use of this medication. Not having a clear plan in place for the staff on the use of the use of medication and on the care required by this child may lead to adverse consequences for the child - 1. The relevant forms have been completed and have been signed by parents. New administration of medication forms have been developed and are being implemented in the service. The room leaders are monitoring this. 2. A care plan has been developed for the child and the registered provider has committed to ensuring the necessary care plans and administration of medication requests will be in place prior to a child starting in the service where applicable ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. The nappy changing procedure in one care room did not follow the services policy. A child was observed to not have their hands washed after their nappy was changed. Not washing hands of the children following nappy changing may lead to cross infection. 2. The nappy changing unit was not observed to be cleaned between uses for two different children. This allows for a potentially contaminated surface be used with different children and may cause cross infection. 3. The black sponge padding on the nappy changing unit was torn and was not easily cleaned. This may lead to contamination and the spread of infection throughout the service. 4. There was equipment inclusive of three chairs with tables attached and a water play mat stored on the corridor to the toilets and nappy changing room. These areas pose a high risk for infection due to the proximity to sanitary areas. These items were removed immediately by the room leader following discussion. Administration of Medication: 5. Medication was requested to be administered by a parent/guardian and a dose was outlined in the request form, on assessment of the records an incorrect dose of the medication was recorded as administered. Giving incorrect doses of medication may lead to a medication overdose for the child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Infection Control: 1. The registered provider stated that a meeting had been held with room leaders and all staff had been given a copy of nappy changing policy and hygiene policy. The staff have signed that they have read and accepted the policies. 2. As above the staff have been re issued with the hygiene and nappy changing policies and have signed that they have been read. 3. The black sponge padding has been removed from changing unit. 4. The items previously stored in the corridor to the nappy changing and toilet facilities have been removed. Administration of Medication: 5. Staff have been consulted regarding the dose of medication administered and have insured the registered provider that the correct does of medication was administered and the error was a recording error. In future dosage of medication administered and recorded will be checked by two staff ensuring what is requested by the parent on the administration of medication form is what is administered. Room leaders will ensure that all the relevant paperwork is filled and signed correctly Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 19, 20, 22, 25. ### Other services in Cork - [Leap and Glandore Community Pre-School](/creche/leap-and-glandore-community-pre-school-leap.md) Leap - [Lilliput Montessori School](/creche/lilliput-montessori-school-cork.md) Cork - [Liscarroll Community Care CLG](/creche/liscarroll-community-care-clg-mallow.md) Mallow - [Little Giggles Childcare Lisgriffin](/creche/little-giggles-childcare-lisgriffin-mallow.md) Mallow - [Little Wonders Montessori Preschool](/creche/little-wonders-montessori-preschool-charleville.md) Charleville - [Múin Pre School - The Rockies](/creche/muin-pre-school-the-rockies-blackrock.md) Blackrock - [Rainbow Montessori School](/creche/rainbow-montessori-school-midleton.md) Midleton - [Tinga Tinga Childcare](/creche/tinga-tinga-childcare-midleton-2.md) Midleton - [ECO Preschool](/creche/eco-preschool-shanagarry.md) Shanagarry - [Carrigtwohill Pre-School](/creche/carrigtwohill-pre-school-carrigtwohill.md) Carrigtwohill [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/le-cheile-family-resource-centre-mallow-ltd-mallow/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11