Inspection of 4 September 2025 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. An Immediate Action Notice was issued on 05 September 2025 to the registered providers in relation to Garda vetting. The registered providers submitted a response on 08 September 2025 which addressed the non- compliance. See
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (a) Two written references from a past employer were not validated in respect of two adults employed in the service. (2) (b) Two written references from a reputable source were not validated in respect of two adults employed in the service. (2) (c) A garda vetting disclosure was unavailable for one adult employed by the service. An immediate action notice was issues on 05 September 2025 in response to breach of regulation (9)(2)(c)
- The procedures specified in paragraph (2) had not been completed prior to one staff member being appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with children. Garda Vetting was not available for one staff member and four references had not been validated
Provider's corrective action:
- (2) (a) (b) Outstanding written references have been obtained and verified. The registered providers will ensure all required documentation is on file prior to staff commencing work in the service. (2) (C) The outstanding Garda Vetting was returned on 15 September. The registered providers will ensure Garda Vetting is received prior to new members of staff commencing employment
- The Garda vetting application had been made for the relevant staff member on 14 August 2025 prior to the staff member commencing employment. The Garda Vetting was returned on 15 September. The staff member was absent from the service from 05 September to 15 September awaiting their Garda Vetting
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: The two side gates leading from the outdoor play area to the front of the premises, were observed to be unlocked. The gate at the front of the service was left open. This posed a risk of children exiting the premises. It is acknowledged that the children were supervised during outdoor play on the day of inspection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: Signs were placed at the side gates on 05 September to notify parents/users to ensure the gate is closed each time. The registered provider sent a reminder message to parents to ensure the gate is closed after entry or exit from the service
Regulation not named in the report text
- The registered provider did not notify Tusla of a change in the hours of operation and were found to be operating outside of their registration status. The service is registered to operate between the hours of 08:00 – 18:00, however were operating between the hours of 07:30-17:30
Provider's corrective action:
- A Change of Circumstances application was submitted to Tusla to inform of change in opening hours
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28.