# Loreto Preschool and Afterschool, Dublin 12 — inspection reports and findings > Loreto Preschool and Afterschool (Dublin 12, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Loreto Preschool and Afterschool Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 12, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY237** · 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 19 March 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a) (b) There were no written verified references on file for one adult employed to work in the service. (d) International police vetting was not available for one of the adults who required it. (3) Documentation reviewed evidenced that the procedures specified above under 9(2)(a)(b)(d) had not been carried out prior to two of the adult’s commencing employment in the service, as detailed above. (4) There was no documentary evidence available to show that one of the adults held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at a minimum of Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework, or a qualification deemed to be equivalent - (a) (b) Two written references have now been obtained for the staff member . Both references have been verified by the service manager and are signed, dated and retained on file. The staff file has been updated to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. A recruitment and file checklist has been implemented to ensure that all required documentation, including two verified written references, is obtained and reviewed prior to any staff member commencing employment. The service manager is responsible for checking and signing off on all staff files before the start date. A tracking system has been introduced to monitor outstanding documentation. In addition, all staff files will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. (d) International police vetting has now been obtained for the staff member where required. The documentation has been reviewed by the service manager and is retained on the staff file. A recruitment and file checklist has been implemented to ensure that international police vetting is identified, obtained and reviewed prior to any staff member commencing employment. The service manager is responsible for checking and signing off on all staff files before the start date. A tracking system has been introduced to monitor outstanding vetting documentation and ensure ongoing compliance. In addition, all staff files will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. (3) Both Staff have now been fully reviewed, and all required documentation has been verified and placed on file. A revised recruitment checklist has been implemented to ensure all regulatory requirements are fully completed and signed off before any staff member commences employment. A monthly audit of personnel files will be conducted to ensure ongoing compliance. (4) The staff member’s qualification was reviewed, and contact was previously made with a relevant advisory body, who was advised that the modules completed were enough to be towards her level 5 qualification. Further clarification has been sought regarding qualification recognition, and the service are currently awaiting confirmation. In the interim there are two extra staff members available in the adult: child ratio. Appropriate staffing arrangements have been put in place to maintain required ratios at all times. A system has been implemented to ensure that all qualifications are verified, and appropriate documentary evidence is obtained prior to employment. Where qualifications require recognition or equivalence, confirmation will be obtained from the relevant authority before the staff member commences work in ratio Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 22 August 2025 — Change in Circumstance Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. #### Inspection of 5 December 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a) (b) There were no references available for one of the adults working in the service on the day of inspection. (d) The requirement for international police vetting could not be determined for 3 of the 4 staff members working in the service as there was no record of employment available for the 3 adults. The corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) submitted by the registered provider did not prevent the re- occurrence of the non-compliance identified under point (2)(a)(b) - Two references for the employee were retrieved. CV’s for all staff are now on file, police vetting is not required. A digital copy of each employee’s documents will be created so that they can be retrieved easily if required. The registered provider will compile a hard copy file with just regulation required documents for all current staff ##### Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child - • The 11 records did not detail the date on which the preschool child first attended the service as required. • The documentation reviewed did not contain provision to record the date on which a preschool child ceased to attend the service. • Of the 22 records reviewed, 2 did not detail a record of immunisations received by the child - All forms have been amended to detail the start dates of each child. Enrolment forms have been updated to include a space to record the date a child leaves the service. The immunisation information for the two children was obtained and the records updated accordingly ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (a) Although it is acknowledged that the registered provider and staff members working in the service stated fire drills are completed each month, there were no written records available detailing fire drills that had taken place - The procedures to be followed during a fire drill and in the event of a fire were not displayed in the service on the day of inspection - An evacuation procedure is now displayed in lobby each classroom short corridor and toilet area. Checking these notices has been added to the service safety audits as ‘are they displayed, appropriate, legible and visible’. A record of fire drill template was agreed at December staff meeting. As outlined to inspector on day, the service practiced responding to whistle weekly in September, lining up in October and full fire drill with whole school in November. Going forward all practice drills will be recorded. A fire safety folder will be compiled including templates and forms so all logs can be completed and certificates of equipment inspection etc can be easily accessed and available for inspection Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 25. ### Other services in Dublin - [Lorraine's Montessori School](/creche/lorraine-s-montessori-school-balbriggan.md) Balbriggan - [Lovable Me Preschool](/creche/lovable-me-preschool-dublin-13.md) Dublin 13 - [Lullabys Montessori & Afterschool](/creche/lullabys-montessori-afterschool-dublin-3.md) Dublin 3 - [Lyons Den](/creche/lyons-den-dublin-16.md) Dublin 16 - [Marbles Creche & Montessori](/creche/marbles-creche-montessori-swords.md) Swords - [Moatview Nursery & Early Education Centre Ltd by guarantee](/creche/moatview-nursery-early-education-centre-ltd-by-guarantee-dublin-17.md) Dublin 17 - [Neverland Pre School](/creche/neverland-pre-school-dublin-18.md) Dublin 18 - [Rainbow Magic Pre-school](/creche/rainbow-magic-pre-school-dublin-22.md) Dublin 22 - [The Grove Pre School](/creche/the-grove-pre-school-dublin-14.md) Dublin 14 - [E.I.S.S (Early Intervention Support Services)](/creche/e-i-s-s-early-intervention-support-services-swords.md) Swords [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/loreto-preschool-and-afterschool-dublin-12/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11