Little Lambs Creche and Montessori, Gorey — inspection reports and findings

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Gorey, Wexford · Tusla ID TU2015WX076 · Registered since 1 January 2026

An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.

Inspection of 10 June 2026 — Inspection Report

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 23, 25, 26, 28.

Inspection of 29 November 2023 — Inspection Report

Immediate action notice. An Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued to the registered provider on the 29/11/2023 under

Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

(g) The services administration of medication policy did not specify the service procedure for a child with emergency medication, to include the development of a care plan

Provider's corrective action:

The services medication policy was updated , the staff read it and signed it . All staff made aware of the amendments made to the policy

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

General Safety: 1. Hazardous equipment was accessible to the pre-school children in the cabin. The following was observed; a. Hand sanitizer was within reach on a low-level shelf in the care room. b. Cleaning products were accessible in an unlocked press in the sanitary area. Infection Control: 2. Items were stored within the sanitary area which posed a risk of the spread of infection. a. Low level beds were stored within the Toddler sanitary area. b. Soft play blocks, a mop and sweeping brush were stored in the sanitary area of the cabin. 3. Children’s hands were not consistently washed. For example, returning indoors from outdoor play and before dinnertime. Administration of Medication: 4. Appropriate measures were not in place for a child with emergency medication. The following wass noted; a. Consent to administer the emergency medication was in place, and the dosage of medication was stated in the child’s enrolment form . However, a detailed care plan to specify the procedures to follow was not available. b. It is acknowledged that emergency medication was available within the service . However, medication which was specified by the parent/ guardian to administer prior to the emergency medication was not available within the service. An Immediate Action Notice was issued to the registered provider on 29/11/2023 and a response was provided on the same day. Fire Safety: 5. A fire alarm system was not in place within the cabin. This may impede the safe evacuation in the event of an emergency. It is acknowledged the registered provider has attempted to get works completed. A referral was made to the fire officer. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

a. The hand sanitizer was removed from the low shelf on the 29/11/2023 , and all staff were told that sanitizer should not be accessible to the children. b. The press in the sanitary area has been fitted with a child proof lock on the 30/11/2023 . This was added to the classroom check list as well as explaining to the staff the importance of keeping this area clear. Infection Control:
a. On the day of the inspection the beds were removed from the sanitary area and are now stored upstairs. All staff have been informed and reminded to keep sanitary area clear. b. On the day all extra equipment was removed from the sanitary area. all staff were reminded to keep sanitary area clear and this was added to the checklist. 3. All staff had to read the handwashing policy on their return to work and reminded the importance of hand hygiene. Hand washing is part of the daily routines and all staff are reminded to follow policies. Administration of Medication: 4. a &b The registered provider responded to the Immediate Action Notice on the evening of the inspection [29/22/2023]. The registered provider provided evidence of an updated care plan for the child for the parents to sign the following day, and th e required medication. The registered provider outlined the services emergency medication plan was updated for the child, added to their file as well as kept in their care room. Once the care plan was updated all staff read and signed it Fire Safety: 5. Following the Regulatory Compliance Meeting, the registered provider submitted the following; The cabin will close on a temporary basis from this week and the service will move the children to the room ‘upstairs classroom’. The service will get the works required by the fire officer carried out on the cabin. Since the meeting, the service was in contact with a company to carry out the works and are awaiting a timeframe. The longer term goal is to replace the cabin with a permanent building and move the class back down to it

Regulation 29 — Premises

(c) The sanitary area available for children aged 3-5 years in the Cabin was not adequately heated. At 11.30am, the temperature within the area was 14.8°c

Provider's corrective action:

The service spoke with an electrician and are waiting a new heater to be fitted in the sanitary area. The service will to add temperature monitoring on the morning checklist

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28, 30.

Little Lambs Creche and Montessori

Inspection of 10 June 2026 — Inspection Report

Inspection of 29 November 2023 — Inspection Report

Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

Regulation 29 — Premises

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