# Little Harvard Childcare, Rathnew — inspection reports and findings

> Little Harvard Childcare (Rathnew, Co. Wicklow): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Little Harvard Childcare

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Rathnew, Wicklow · Tusla ID **TU2018WW506** · Registered since 28 September 2024

An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md).

#### Inspection of 19 November 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- General Safety: The toilet seat in the Toddler room was loose on its mounting which posed a risk of a fall to two children attending this room who used the toilet. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: Maintenance was made aware of the issue on the day of the inspection, and the toilet seat has been tightened. Local Management will do spot checks and ensure that a similar situation does not occur in the future

##### Regulation 25 — First aid

- 1. One person in the service had a certificate in First Aid Response. On the day of inspection this person commenced work at 9.30 and finished at 6.30, therefore from opening at 07.00 to 09.30 there was no staff member qualified in FAR. In addition, no member of staff had a current qualification in Paediatric First Aid. 2. On examination of records during the week commencing of November 3-7, no staff member with a current certificate in First Aid was present daily between17.30 and 18.30

- 1.First Aid Response training was completed by four staff members on 22nd November 2025. 2.A minimum of two First Aid Response trained staff will be on duty at all times. Local Management and our HR Department will monitor the situation and ensure compliance with all aspects of regulation 25

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19.

#### Inspection of 13 January 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- Infection Control: In Wobbler 2 room the infection control measures for the cleaning of toys which children have put into their mouth was unsatisfactory. This increases the risk of infection spreading from one child to another. In addition, the written policy was not clear regarding the steps to be taken to prevent cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- Infection Control: Corrective Actions: Staff training was carried out on 14/1/2025 in relation to correct procedure for cleaning mouthed toys. Mouthing boxes were labelled and are in situ in all rooms. A daily cleaning rota for mouthed toys in place by 14/1/2025. The correct procedure for the correct cleaning of mouthed toys has been printed, laminated and displayed in every room. Preventive Actions: Staff training is now carried out during induction and training refreshed during staff meetings

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 25, 27.

#### Inspection of 29 April 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 23, 25, 27.

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