# Little Harvard Child Care Ltd, Wicklow — inspection reports and findings > Little Harvard Child Care Ltd (Wicklow, Co. Wicklow): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Little Harvard Child Care Ltd Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Wicklow, Wicklow · Tusla ID **TU2024WW006** · Registered since 4 October 2024 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 17 June 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - It is acknowledged that an adequate number of adults were working directly with the children during the inspection. However, the written roster which was available did not accurately reflect the staff present in the service. The area manager was recorded as working in the service from 09:00 to 18:00. This area manager was not present in the service on arrival of the inspectors at 9.50. but arrived at 11.20am - Local Management have been instructed to ensure that rosters accurately reflect the staffing at the time. Summary Comment The registered provider has addressed the non-compliances as identified on inspection in relation to Regulation ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. In Wobbler1 room there was no written record of the cleaning of the ball-pool which was available to the children. When examined there was dust and debris at its base which required cleaning. As children of this age put toys in their mouth, this is an infection control risk. 2. The practices observed during nappy changing did not demonstrate best practice in relation to infection control as follows: Nappy Changing Wobbler 1 Sanitary Area During the nappy changing procedure in Wobbler 1 each time the bin was required the foot pedal operation was not used which caused over-handling of the bin, posing a risk of cross infection. The staff member did not remove gloves at the required time to avoid the risk of contamination. One staff member did not wash her hands following nappy-changing and one child’s hands were cleaned using a baby wipe. Nappy Changing between Toddler 1 and Pre-school 1 Sanitary Area The changing of five children’s nappies were observed. The staff member did not wash her hands between each nappy change, the protective apron used was not changed between nappy changes and the changing mat was not cleaned between uses for each child. Toilet Training Pre-school 1 Following assisting a child using the toilet, a staff member and the child did not wash their hands. The foot-pedal function for opening the bin was not used. Strict handwashing, nappy changing and cleaning practices are essential for infection control purposes Safe Sleep: 3. The sleep room temperature was not maintained between the required temperature of 18°C-22°C for the comfort and safety of the pre-school children who were aged 1-2 years. At 12.30 the temperature of the cot 1 sleep room was recorded at 23.4°C when nineteen children aged 1 to 2 years were sleeping. The air conditioning unit in the room was used and the temperature reduced to 21°C when four children were asleep. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Infection Control: 1. Daily/Weekly cleaning record has been updated to include mandatory cleaning of the ball pit. 2. Staff have been reminded of the importance of complying with our nappy changing policy. Further training has taken place for all staff on 18/06/25. Local and senior management will closely monitor that our policy on nappy changing is being followed at all times. 3. Air conditioning dials were reset on the day of the inspection by maintenance staff, allowing for cooler settings to reduce room temperature quickly. Management will ensure that the correct temperatures are maintained by the use of our air conditioning system. Management will contact our maintenance staff immediately if temperature gauges need to be reset ##### Regulation 27 — Supervision - At 10.50 am in the sanitary area between Toddler 1 and Pre-school 1 there were three children present from Toddler 1 room with a staff member and two children from the Pre-school 1. 1. The supervision of the three children by one staff member from Toddler 1 room was inadequate. While the staff member was changing a child’s nappy, another child went into the Pre-school 1 room unnoticed by the staff member. The child was sent back to the sanitary area by an adult from the Pre-school 1 room. 2. The two children from the Pre-school room 1 were not supervised by any staff member from their room, while in the sanitary area - 1.and 2. One to one supervision training for all staff took place on 18/6/2025 with particular emphasis placed on the supervision of children during nappy changing times. Local Management will closely monitor the supervision of children and any variations from our policies will be immediately brought to the attention to the staff member concerned. Our policy on supervision of children will feature frequently during the course of our staff meetings Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 24, 25, 26. #### Inspection of 9 December 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (4) It could not be verified that one staff member had at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - The staff member in question possesses a relevant qualification obtained in her country and has submitted an application to the DCEDIY for recognition to determine the corresponding qualification level, which was approved by email on 16/01/2025. Local management will ensure that all staff possess the required qualifications prior to commencing employment. Senior management will conduct periodic spot checks to ensure compliance with all aspects of Regulation 9 ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - The ambient temperature of the sanitary areas, off the Wobbler room and the Toddler rooms was too cold to provide a comfortable warm environment for the children. The temperature was 17˚C and there was no means to increase this temperature as the sanitary areas did not have an individual heating system. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - New heaters have been installed to provide a comfortable warm environment for the children from wobbler room and toddler room. Local management will ensure that the temperature in the sanitary area is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements through regular spot checks. Senior management will ensure ongoing compliance with all aspects of Regulation 19 at all times ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: In the Pre-school room cleaning agents, including an air freshener and disinfectant sprays, were stored in a low press which was accessible to children. It is acknowledged that these were removed when attention was drawn to them by the inspector. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: All cleaning agents are now stored in a cupboard away from all children’s reach. Staff have been reminded about the importance of storing all cleaning agents away from children and how to store them properly. Local and Senior Management will ensure compliance with all aspects of Regulation 23 Found compliant: Regulation 11. #### Inspection of 9 September 2024 — New Service Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. ### Other services in Wicklow - [Little Harvard Childcare Limited](/creche/little-harvard-childcare-limited-rathnew.md) Rathnew - [Little Harvard Childcare Ltd](/creche/little-harvard-childcare-ltd-bray.md) Bray - [Little Harvard Childcare](/creche/little-harvard-childcare-rathnew-2.md) Rathnew - [Little Rascals Creche](/creche/little-rascals-creche-bray.md) Bray - [Naíonra Ghleann na Darach](/creche/naionra-ghleann-na-darach-bray.md) Bray - [Scallywags Childcare](/creche/scallywags-childcare-bray.md) Bray - [Ashvale Creche Ltd](/creche/ashvale-creche-ltd-wicklow-town.md) Wicklow Town - [Orahova Montessori School](/creche/orahova-montessori-school-greystones.md) Greystones - [The Cave Preschool](/creche/the-cave-preschool-wicklow-town.md) Wicklow Town - [Coillte Academy Pre-school](/creche/coillte-academy-pre-school-bray.md) Bray [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-harvard-child-care-ltd-wicklow/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11