# Limerick Social Service Council Early Years Service, Limerick — inspection reports and findings > Limerick Social Service Council Early Years Service (Limerick, Co. Limerick): what Tusla inspections found — 5 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Limerick Social Service Council Early Years Service Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Limerick, Limerick · Tusla ID **TU2015LK106** · 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 25 August 2025 — Change in Circumstance Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. #### Inspection of 24 March 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1.Garda vetting was available for 22 adults working in the service. However, the garda vetting disclosures for 5 adults was not dated within the last three years as per the regulatory notice, EYI-RN12.3 renewal of garda vetting, published by the Inspectorate in September 2023 and effective from 1st of January 2024. Safe Sleep: 2.There were two children under 2 years of age in the Toddler room sleeping on the low level blue stackable beds. Blue stackable beds are not allowed for children aged from 12 to 24 months. This may impact on the quality of the children sleep and wellbeing. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - : The person in charge has stated in the CAPA 2 response that: General Safety: 1.The Garda vetting for the five adults were submitted to the Early year’s inspectorate. Safe Sleep: 2. A permission slip was obtained from the parent that stated that the preschool child under two years of age could sleep in the low-level bed Found compliant: Regulation 9, 10, 11, 19, 21. #### Inspection of 21 October 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** The inspection focused on an examination of compliance under regulations 9, 10, 11, 19, and 27; however, on inspection additional non-compliances which posed a risk were identified under Regulation 21. These findings are outlined within the relevant regulations within this report. ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - There was no documented evidence available that the new staff who had recently commenced employment had received appropriate supervision during their probation period. The management of the service had not documented how and when they assessed the new staff members learning outcomes from the induction process and the supervision meetings. The staff induction and training policy which was updated and submitted following the inspection stated that subsequent to a staff members induction training, supervision meeting will be held with staff on a monthly, bi- monthly and quarterly basis by the manager - There was no written evidence that staff had received appropriate training on the children’s support and behaviour management policy and staff behaviour policy. On reviewing the documentation submitted after the inspection in relation to the updated staff training policy it was stated that staff training and development will be well planned, well-resourced and organised efficiently and effectively to ensure a quality service - : The manager stated in the response that: 1.and 2. That management met with all the staff individually to going through their roles and responsibilities. Each staff member was happy and signed off on their updated training including their roles and responsibilities as childcare staff working with children and colleagues in the service. Compiled a staff pack for each of the staff and for any new staff due to start ##### Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service - The above policies were not reviewed and updated since 2021 and 2022 and there was no documented evidence available detailing when the staff had last received training on these policies - : The manager stated in the response that: All policies were reviewed and updated. Each staff member has signed off that they have read and understood the policies and procedures. Regular meeting will give the staff an opportunity to discuss any issues in relation to the policies. All policies are available at reception for staff and parents. Policies are also available on the parents school social media platform ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - Basic Needs: 1.The nappies for 2 preschool children in preschool room 2 were not changed in a timely manner. The staff had to be prompted on both occasions as there was an odour in the playroom. This would impact the comfort of the child - : The manager stated in the response that: A staff meeting was held with the preschool room staff following the inspection. The importance of attending to the needs of the children in a timely manner was discussed and the impact it has on the children’s general comfort and wellbeing throughout the day ##### Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - 1.The couch in preschool room was in a poor state of repair, it was torn and worn making cleaning difficult. 2. There were no sensory and natural materials in the outdoor areas used by the older preschool children on the day of inspection. o No sand or water play for sensory play. o No supporting equipment in the outdoor kitchen area for imaginative play. o No opportunities for risky play exclusive to the outdoor area - : The manager stated in the response that: 1. A new couch was ordered for the preschool room. 2. For the outdoor play area sand was ordered for the mud kitchen and the kitchen will be resourced with recycled old pots and pans for the children’s play. The outdoor area will be reviewed in the New Year with the aim of purchasing additional equipment such as a climbing frame and soft mats . In the meantime, the service will source other recycled materials and equipment for the outdoor areas Found compliant: Regulation 11, 27. ### Earlier inspections - 11 April 2024 — Inspection Report · PDF - 19 October 2023 — Inspection Report · PDF ### Other services in Limerick - [Lios Na Si Broadford Community Childcare](/creche/lios-na-si-broadford-community-childcare-charleville.md) Charleville - [Lisnagry Morning & After School Club](/creche/lisnagry-morning-after-school-club-lisnagry.md) Lisnagry - [Little Explorers](/creche/little-explorers-cappamore.md) Cappamore - [Magic Minds](/creche/magic-minds-monaleen.md) Monaleen - [Next Step Playschool](/creche/next-step-playschool-croom.md) Croom - [Silver Apples Creche](/creche/silver-apples-creche-castletroy.md) Castletroy - [An Naíonra Gaelscoil Ó Doghair](/creche/an-naionra-gaelscoil-o-doghair-caislean-nua-thiar.md) Caisleán Nua Thiar - [Millfarm Afterschool](/creche/millfarm-afterschool-hospital.md) Hospital - [OneWorld Pre-School](/creche/oneworld-pre-school-limerick.md) Limerick - [Sugradh Glenroe Ballyorgan](/creche/sugradh-glenroe-ballyorgan-kilfinane.md) Kilfinane [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/limerick-social-service-council-early-years-service-limerick/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11