Little Maples Creche & Pre-school

Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Dublin 18, Dublin · Tusla ID TU2015DR015 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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2published inspections

1non-compliances at latest report read

0immediate action notices

0registration conditions

Infection Control: A number of practices were observed which pose a risk of cross contamination and cross infection for staff and children attending the service as follows: 1. In the sanitary area adjacent to the Montessori room the lid and pedal were broken on the pedal bin requiring the lid to be lifted by hand for disposal of paper towels after handwashing. 2. On return indoors from the outdoor play area, prior to eating dinner, one staff member and six children in the Montessori room were not observed to wash hands. Three of these children sat at the table next to the exit door to the garden, two sat at the table closest to the handbasin within the care room and one child sat at the table closest to the sanitary area of the room. 3. While it is acknowledged that paper towels were available at the handbasins within the Montessori and Toddler rooms and within the kitchenette adjacent to the Toddler room, there was no paper towel immediately accessible at handwashing directly in the sanitary area of the Montessori room and in the nappy changing area of the Toddler room. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

Infection Control: 1. The registered provider has replaced the bin in the Montessori room and staff have been advised that in the future if the pedal bins are broken in the service, they are to be replaced immediately. 2. Staff members have undertaken re-training on the importance of handwashing for both staff and children. Spot checks will be undertaken by management to ensure correct handwashing procedures are adhered to. 3. Staff must ensure that paper towels are replaced immediately and are to accompany children to the sanitary accommodation to ensure handwashing takes place and that paper towels are available. Spot checks will be undertaken by management across the service,

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 28.

(2)(a) It was not evident that past employer references had been appropriately considered for four staff members. No references had been sourced from the previous employers of one staff member. A second reference had not been sourced from the previous employers of three staff members. (4) There were no records to evidence that two of the adults working directly with children held awards in Early Childhood Care and Education at a minimum Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent

Provider's corrective action:

(2)(a) All references will be validated. All staff members paperwork will be completed prior to their starting date. (4) One adult has one module left to complete the Level 5 award. The second adult will register on a course. When hiring new staff, effort must be taken in ensuring the staff has the relevant qualification

Administration of Medication: It was not evident that the service could provide appropriate care to a child who may require emergency medication. The service held injectable medication for a child, to be given in the event of severe allergic reaction. There was no record of parental/guardian consent to administer the medication. The service had no documented care plan in place outlining the signs of the reaction or how to manage this if required. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

Administration of Medication: Action plan containing exact description of when and how to use the adrenaline pen. Parents approved and signed the document. Action plan template ready in place, in a case of new children that require an adrenaline pen. All staff members trained in use of an adrenaline pen

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26.

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