# Little Folks Academy Limited, Trim — inspection reports and findings > Little Folks Academy Limited (Trim, Co. Meath): what Tusla inspections found — 5 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Little Folks Academy Limited Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Trim, Meath · Tusla ID **TU2015MH112** · 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 20 January 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (c) The mechanical ventilation in the shared nappy area between the Wobbler 1 and Wobbler 2 rooms was observed not in working order and could not ensure that stale air was removed. (d) The wall next to the nappy changing mat in this area was showing signs of wear and tear, as there were sections observed where the paint had chipped off the wall - (c) The registered provider has installed new mechanical ventilation units to ensure adequate airflow and compliance with hygiene and infection control requirements. The unit has been installed and is fully operational. As a preventive action the service has an established monthly inspection process which includes the ventilation unit. The fan and vents will be checked regularly and cleaned (including removal of dust build-up by vacuuming) to ensure effective operation. Ventilation will continue to be included as part of monthly inspection checks, and any faults or reduced performance will be addressed promptly by a qualified electrician. (d) Tiles have been installed on the wall behind the nappy changing mat to provide a smooth, and easily cleanable surface that supports infection prevention and hygiene standards. As a preventive action environmental checks will be included in routine cleaning and health and safety inspections to ensure all surfaces remain intact, sealed, and suitable for cleaning. Any damage or deterioration will be repaired to maintain compliance Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 23, 27, 31. #### Inspection of 3 June 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. Some of the nappy changing practices observed during the inspection were inadequate and posed a risk of cross-infection as demonstrated in the following examples: ➢ Babies and children’s hands were not always washed after nappy changing. ➢ Aprons were not always worn for nappy changing to protect staff members outer clothing from contamination. ➢ A nappy changing mat was not cleaned in between children’s nappies being changed - Corrective & Preventive Action Infection Control: Staff have been re-trained in the Nappy changing practices. Management will continue to monitor Nappy changing practices ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) 1. The outlet at the low-level wash hand basin in Wobbler Room 2 was blocked and emptying very slowly. This posed a risk that the basin could over-flow, and also children could potentially access un-drained water used by another child which posed a risk of cross-infection. 2. The walls at the wash hand sinks in the Junior Preschool room and the Toddler room were showing signs of wear and tear, as there were sections observed where the paint had chipped off the wall - 1. We have had a plumber in fix the blockage. Staff & management will continue to check the sinks on a regular basis. 2. The walls & woodwork in all the care rooms and hallways have been freshly painted. Tiles have been applied around the sink areas to prevent future wear and tear. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has adequately addressed the non-compliances in Regulation 29 (d) Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 24, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 25 October 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (1)(k) A number of records of previous accidents, injuries and incidents involving pre-school children in the service were not available for review on the day of inspection. The inspection team was informed that these records were mislaid - Registered provider has spoken to all staff members regarding the importance of keeping their Accident/Incident Books in a safe place at all times to avoid any books being mislaid in the future. All rooms now store their Accident/Incident books on a shelf in their rooms, out of children’s reach. Summary Comment The inspectorate accepts the assurances from the registered provider that records will be stored in a safe place. This will be reviewed at the next inspection ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - Supporting relationships: 1. During a group activity with raw cookie dough in Wobbler Room 2, a staff member was heard repeatedly telling the children (who were aged from 1 year 3 months to 2 years) “you are not allowed to eat it”, “you are not listening” and “you won’t get a chance to cut the cookie if you are not listening” when preparing biscuit shapes for baking. The staff member missed opportunities to positively re-direct the children who sought to eat the cookie dough to an alternative age-appropriate activity, being cognisant that children frequently mouth objects at this age and stage of development. It is acknowledged that although the staff member used negative language at times in her interactions with the children during this activity, her tones were not harsh and, furthermore, the second staff member in the room intervened after several minutes and calmly invited a number of children to move to the library area for storytelling with good effect. 2. During dinner time in Wobbler Room 2, there was a missed opportunity for positive, supportive interactions between the 2 staff members and the children. The staff members commenced preparing the room for the after-dinner nap as soon as the children were served their food. It was observed that some of the children who range in age from 1 year 3 months to 2 years needed support and encouragement to eat their dinner - Supporting Relationships 1. The staff member in question has been spoken to privately in relation to using negative language and to instead positively re-direct the children in future. The registered provider will continue to monitor the interactions during morning and afternoon checks and at random times throughout the day. 2. The staff members in question have been spoken to privately regarding the importance of supervision, and positive and supportive interactions with the children during mealtimes. The staff members now sit with children during mealtimes and no longer prepare the room for the after- dinner nap until all children have finished eating their dinner ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - The following risks were identified that could impact on the health, safety and welfare of a pre-school child attending the service: Administration of Medication: 1. A child attending the service was prescribed an auto-injector adrenaline pen for specific use in the event of an emergency. The written care plan available in the service was not signed by the child’s parent(s) to authorise staff members to use the auto-injector pen in the event of an emergency. 2. There were no care plans or written parental consent available in the service in respect of two children who had inhalers available which may be required to be administered during their attendance in the service. In discussion with the inspector, staff members were vague in relation to the record-keeping requirements associated with the administration of inhaler medication to children in the service. Infection Control: 3. A supply of liquid soap and paper towels were not provided at the children’s sanitary accommodation on the first floor. Staff only became aware of this after a child brought it to the supervising staff members attention. 4. The paper hand towels used by the staff and children in the service were not hygienically dispensed as loose rolls of paper towels were provided in the sanitary facilities and in the care rooms which were subjected to repeated handling. This posed a risk of cross-contamination and was inadequate for infection control purposes. The stock of paper towel observed in storage in the service were the wrong size and did not fit into the paper towel dispensers in place in the premises and therefore could not be used as a result. 5. The staff toilet on the first floor was used as a storage for excess play equipment which is an infection control risk. 6. A foot operated pedal bin was not available in the staff toilet, the lid of the bin available required to be hand operated. Safe Sleep: 7. On the day of the inspection one child aged 1 year 11 months in Wobbler Room 2 was observed sleeping on a stackable floor bed without a mattress. When a floor bed is used for a child aged less than 2 years it must be fitted with a firm and perfectly fitting mattress of at least 6cm in depth that is designed for the specific floor bed. Furthermore, a sleep plan and robust risk assessment was not available for this child to demonstrate the child’s developmental readiness to move from a cot to bed. General Safety: 8. Windows in the care rooms on the first floor opened wide and were not appropriately secured on the day of the inspection. This posed a risk of injury from falling, should a child use furniture or fixtures in the rooms to gain access to the adjoining windowsills - Corrective & Preventive Action Administration of Medication: 1. The registered provider has spoken to all staff and asked them to ensure that all Care Plans are fully completed and signed going forward. The child’s parents signed the Care Plan. Management will check all Care Plans to ensure they and completed fully and signed. 2. The registered provider has spoken to all staff members regarding the importance of ensuring Care Plans are completed and signed for all children who are on an inhaler. Care Plans for all children on inhalers have been sent home for completion by the child’s parents and GP’s. Record keeping on the administration of all medication is completed on the electronic app. Management will ensure a Care Plan is completed for each child on an inhaler. Infection Control: 3. An extra supply of liquid soap, paper towels and toilet roll are now stored in the children’s toilets. Staff been reminded to regularly check throughout the day to ensure there is a supply of liquid soap, paper towels and toilet roll. 4. All liquid soap and paper towel dispensers have been refilled and restocked. Staff will ensure to order the paper towels for the dispensers well in advance going forward to prevent us from running low again. 5. All excess play equipment has been removed from the staff toilet on the first floor. Staff will ensure that no excess play equipment is stored in the staff toilet going forward. 6. The lids have been removed from all bins used only for paper towels. All pedal bins will be checked on a regular basis and replaced if required. A new supply of pedal bins is available in the storeroom. Safe Sleep: 7. An Individualised Sleep Plan has been completed in consultation with the child’s parents. An individualised Sleep Plan will be completed prior to placing a child aged under 2 years of age on a floor bed. A perfectly fitted mattress of at least 6cm in depth will be provided when required. General Safety: 8. All windows now have restrictors so that they can only open to a maximum of 6 inches. Windows will be checked on a regular basis to ensure they are restricted to a maximum of a 6-inch opening Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 27, 32. ### Earlier inspections - 4 June 2024 — Inspection Report · PDF - 12 March 2024 — Inspection Report · PDF ### Other services in Meath - [Little Joey's Creche](/creche/little-joey-s-creche-julianstown.md) Julianstown - [Little Joey's Creche](/creche/little-joey-s-creche-julianstown-2.md) Julianstown - [Little Rascals Playschool](/creche/little-rascals-playschool-trim.md) Trim - [Little Steps Pre-School ltd](/creche/little-steps-pre-school-ltd-ballivor.md) Ballivor - [Naíonra Bhaile Ghíb CNNG](/creche/naionra-bhaile-ghib-cnng-an-uaimh.md) An Uaimh - [Scribbles & Giggles Pre-School](/creche/scribbles-giggles-pre-school-drogheda.md) Drogheda - [Abbey Montessori](/creche/abbey-montessori-trim.md) Trim - [Little Champs](/creche/little-champs-navan.md) Navan - [Little Buddies Playscool](/creche/little-buddies-playscool-ashbourne.md) Ashbourne [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/little-folks-academy-limited-trim/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11