# Little Einsteins Pre-school, Butlerstown — inspection reports and findings

> Little Einsteins Pre-school (Butlerstown, Co. Waterford): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Little Einsteins Pre-school

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Butlerstown, Waterford · Tusla ID **TU2015WD042** · 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 27 February 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

- (k) A sample of the accident and incident records were reviewed. While it is acknowledged that the records included details of the accident and/or incident, the following was noted: 1. The records did not demonstrate that it was shared with the child’s parent and/or guardian. 2. The date of the accident was not consistently recorded. 3. The full name of the child was not consistently recorded

- (k) The accident and incident book has been updated and the parents have signed the required pages. The service will check the book at the end of each day and make sure that any accidents or incidents recorded are completed correctly

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

- General Safety 1. The linoleum flooring within the Senior and Junior room posed an increased trip hazard for the children and staff. The flooring had visible cracks and the heavy-duty tape which was placed on numerous areas of flooring was observed to be peeling. It is acknowledged that the named person outlined that works were due to commence on replacing the flooring in both of the care rooms. Infection Control: 2. Children were not provided with warm water to wash their hands in the sanitary areas in the Junior and Senior room. The water was cold to touch. This was at variance of the service’s infection control policy which stated thermostatically controlled water is available for handwashing. 3. The children in the Junior and Senior rooms were provided with communal handtowels in the sanitary areas. This practice was at variance of the service’s infection control policy which stated disposable paper towels are provided for washing and drying of hands. This practice posed a risk of the spread of infection. 4. Children’s lunches were not refrigerated and were stored within the care room. At snack time, perishable foods including cooked meats, yogurts and cheese were observed to be within the children’s lunchboxes. This practice posed an increased risk of infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. The new linoleum flooring is scheduled to be laid during the summer holidays when the preschool is closed. A photograph will be submitted when it has been done. Infection Control: 2. Warm water is available in both rooms. Both of the rooms have a controlled unit which re-heats the water when used. The water temperature has been increased on the unit in the senior room. 3. The handtowels have been removed and new paper dispensers have been placed in both of the rooms. 4. Lunches are now placed into sandwich bags and placed into the fridge in the Junior room. A new fridge has been ordered for the Senior room

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25.

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