Legan Community Childcare Ltd, Legan — inspection reports and findings

Part Time · 0 - 6 Years · Legan, Longford · Tusla ID TU2015LD027 · Registered since 1 January 2026

An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.

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

(1) There were no staff members present trained in in first aid response (FAR) and immediately available to the children attending the service. A written immediate action notice under Regulation 23 – Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child was issued to the person in charge onsite by the Early Years Inspector on 9 September 2025

Provider's corrective action:

• Successfully completed the full FAR course on Wednesday 1 st October, thereby restoring compliance with Regulation 25(1) of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, which requires at least one person with FAR training to always be available. A Training Compliance Tracker has been introduced to monitor all staff training and certification, with a specific focus on expiry dates for FAR, Children First, Fire Safety, and Manual Handling. • Automated reminders are now set up (via calendar/email alerts) to notify management at least 3 months in advance of any expiring training requirements. • All mandatory training will be booked well in advance to ensure uninterrupted compliance with Tusla's regulatory requirements. • A nominated staff member has been assigned the responsibility of reviewing training records and ensuring all documentation is current and accessible for inspection

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28.

1. The privacy and dignity of a child having their nappy changed could not be maintained in the Toddler changing area, as there was a viewing panel between the nappy changing area and the activity room resulting in the possibility of a child, being easily viewed by another child and or a staff member

Provider's corrective action:

1. It is acknowledged subsequent to the inspection of the service on 15/12/2023, the manager submitted evidence that the viewing panel has had frosted contact fitted to provide privacy and dignity for a child having their nappy changed

General Safety: 1. In the toilet cubicle in the sanitary area adjoining the toddler room, there appeared to be a leak behind the toilet which required further investigation to prevent a potential of slip hazard. 2. A safety hazard was observed in the outdoor play area. The absorbent surface had a gap approximately the length of the border of the hopscotch area which posed a potential trip hazard to young children. Infection Control: 3. In the designated quiet area, in the preschool room there were three couches with evidence of being frayed and torn, thereby preventing effective cleaning. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

On 19th of January 2024 the manager submitted a written response to state: General Safety: 1. The plumber was contacted immediately. He was due to arrive after the Christmas break to replace the sealing around the joint and has been delayed. The toilet is not in use at the moment as there is no children being toilet trained in that room. A small slow leak only occurs in toilet after sitting on the toilet and flushing. The toilet is not in use to avoid any further leaks until replacement. 2. At present the toddlers playground is not in use due to the icy weather as it has become very slippery and hazardous to the children. For now, coarse and will be placed within the cracks of the ground to fill in the crack and level the gap until further works take place. This will be correctly filled and sealed when the weather is suitable and warmer so that the ground can be correctly heat bonded. A risk assessment is carried out in the outdoor area and immediate action to be taken when required Infection Control: 3. The couches were covered with strong waterproof fabric material patches. The staff will observe the couches daily and replace and add patches when needed. If couch becomes worn and beyond patches, it will be replaced

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 25, 26, 28.

Legan Community Childcare Ltd