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Manorhamilton Childcare Services CLG

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Manorhamilton, Leitrim · Tusla ID TU2015LM035 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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2published inspections
4non-compliances at latest report read
1immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 9 October 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (2)(a) One reference from a past employer had no evidence of validation and a second adult had only one validated reference on file. (2)(b) One reference on file was from a source not listed on the employment record. (2)(d) Two adults had international police vetting, however no translation of these documents were available. (3) A review of documentation evidenced that the requirements of Regulation 9(2) had not been completed prior to three staff members being appointed, assigned, or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the preschool service as outlined above under point 2(a)(b). (4) There was no qualification certificate on file for two of the adults
Provider's corrective action:
  • In a written response the registered provider stated: (2) (a) References have now been validated (2) (b) An additional reference has been obtained and validated. (2) (d) International police vetting has been translated. (4) Qualifications are now on file for the two adults. A checklist has been created to ensure these documents are in place

Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child

  • 1. On the morning of the inspection, children in busy bees, faraway trees and rainbow room, did not have access to the outdoor environment. The inspector asked at what time do the children get outdoors and was told it varied depending on the weather. This is despite sheltered outdoor areas available in the service. It was further noted that on the schedule of the busy bees room there was no outdoor time allocated. The services outdoor play policy stated that all children would access the outdoors for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. 2. The privacy and dignity of the children was not maintained in three areas of the service. • The nappy changing area in the main hallway consists of a half door and does not provide the privacy required. • In the faraway trees sanitary accommodation, there is no door leading into one of the toilets, a small screen is in place in front of the toilet, offering limited privacy for children. • In the rainbow room sanitary accommodation, there are no doors into each of the two toilets
Provider's corrective action:
  • In a written response the registered provider stated:
  • The schedule has since been updated to include daily outdoor play time. Play is an integral part of our service, and we have updated our schedule to reinforce this element. The service Manager has also reminded all staff of our outdoor play policy and the importance of adhering to it
  • • The Door has been ordered for nappy changing area told by contractor that there is a delay in delivery. Planned completion is the 31 December 2025. • We have secured a quote for installation of privacy screen in the faraway tree sanitary area. Works have been commissioned to contactor, and we are currently awaiting contractor availability. • Doors in the rainbow room are awaiting completion by the contractor

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. An unlocked low- level fridge was accessible to the children in the ‘Rainbow Room’ and ‘Butterfly Room’ during the inspection which contained temperature reducing medication, posing a risk of harm to a child if ingested unsupervised. 2. The floor in the sanitary accommodation in the Rainbow room was wet and slippery throughout the morning, posing a risk of trips and falls to the children. 3. The ceiling ventilation in the sanitary accommodation in the rainbow room contained a build-up of dust, reducing the effectiveness of the ventilation. 4. Garda vetting was available for 24 staff members. However, one of these vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 5. The Kitchen adjacent to ‘Superstars’ was not secure which could pose a risk to the reschool child if they entered unsupervised. 6. A gate in the outdoor area was not secured which could pose a risk of a person entering unsupervised to the children’s play area. Infection Control: 7. There was no soap in the sanitary accommodation beside the Faraway Tree room. 8. Handtowels were stored loosely on a shelf without an enclosed dispenser, reducing the effectiveness of handwashing. 9. The handwashing basins in the sanitary accommodation in the rainbow room had a large accumulation of dirt and sand, posing a risk of cross contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: 1. Fridge locks have been placed on all fridges. 2. Staff have been reminded to supervise and dry water spills. This has been added to checklist. 3. Ceiling grills have been vacuumed cleaned. 4. Garda vetting has been applied for 5. A lock has been installed, and this will be in use at all times. 6. Works are currently ongoing to secure this area and a keypad lock system will be installed by works end on the 31 January 2025. Infection Control: 7. Soap is now provided and has been added to the cleaning checklist to prevent a reoccurrence. 8. Handtowels are stored in the dispenser with a key nearby. This has also been added to our cleaning checklist. 9. Sinks have been cleaned and added to checklist

Regulation 29 — Premises

  • (c) 1. The nappy changing area in the main hallway was not adequately ventilated. A malodour was present on the inspector’s arrival to the service and remained throughout the day. 2. The ‘Butterfly’ room is an internal room with no natural means of ventilation. A mechanical system is in place in the main care room, however on the day of inspection the room appeared stuffy with a malodour present. On discussion with the person in charge they could not confirm the ventilation system in place or the date of its most recent maintenance, this could pose a risk to the preschool child. 3. The sanitary accommodation in the rainbow room was had no mechanical means of ventilation or extraction resulting in a malodour that was present throughout the day. (d) 1. In the nappy changing area adjacent to the entrance hallway had evidence of paint was peeling from the wall. 2. The floor in the Rainbow Room sanitary accommodation had evidence of water throughout the day which posed a slip hazard. On discussion with staff, they stated that there had been a leak which had recently been fixed, however on the day of the inspection, the floor was wet and slippery
Provider's corrective action:
  • In a written response the Registered provider stated: (c) (1) Ventilation in the nappy changing area will be repaired to ensure adequate airflow and compliance with hygiene and environmental standards by Bee park Community centre. No date for works to be completed. (c) (2) Ventilation in the butterfly room area will be repaired and maintained to ensure adequate airflow and compliance with hygiene and environmental standards by Bee park Community centre. No date for works to be completed (c) (3) Ventilation in the sanitary area of Rainbow Room sanitary area will be repaired to ensure adequate airflow and compliance with hygiene and environmental standards, we have been ensured by the Bee Park Community centre corrective works will take place. No date for works to be completed. (d) (1) Room has been painted. (2) The service stated that the floor has been dried from the children washing their hands and splashing. The floor will be checked regularly to ensure it is dry

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 24, 28.

Inspection of 25 October 2023 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Immediate action notice. An immediate action notice was issued to service on the day of inspection. This related to the water temperature in the sanitary area. The temperature was in excess of the recommended 43 °C. Once brought to the attention of the person in charge immediate action was taken and the temperature was reduced to the required level.

Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (4) One adult who had lived outside the state for a period of six consecutive months did not have the required international police vetting available for inspection on the day
Provider's corrective action:
  • A certificate of police vetting for this staff member is now on file. An amendment has been made to our standard induction check list to flag this

Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child

  • The registered provider did not ensure children’s learning, development and well-being was always facilitated through appropriate interactions. The following examples were observed on the day of inspection: • Children where not always spoken to in the correct manner. In the Rainbow room children were observed to be addressed by a staff member loudly from across the room on two occasions. • Childrens interests were not always followed. Three children who expressed an interest in joining an activity were told by a staff member to go play somewhere else
Provider's corrective action:
  • Targeted staff engagement has taken place on these issues. The correct means of reducing noise levels in rooms has been discussed and agreed with all staff together with the most appropriate means of introducing variety in children’s activities whilst respecting the principles of child led play. Additional staff training – positive behaviour management course scheduled. Additional management interaction on this topic to be reviewed at monthly supervision meetings. Specific initial supports have been put in place where necessary

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. Flexes were observed by the inspector to be hanging loosely and not secured to the wall in the little explorers and superstars’ rooms, posing a risk of pulling equipment down on top of a child. 2. A window blind in the busy bee’s room was not secure to the wall. It is noted that the window was out of the reach of the child and not an immediate risk. 3. Sharp knives were stored on top of the paper towel dispenser in the Rainbow room, which if fallen would pose a risk of injury to the child. 4. Water temperatures in the sanitary area adjacent to the Faraway tree room measured at 63.9°C, resulting in a risk of scalding. It is acknowledged that an immediate action notice was issued and the registered provider, provided evidence the next day of the remedial work conducted to bring the water into acceptable levels for safe hand hygiene. 5. The main door was not secure on the inspectors unannounced arrival to the service, allowing the inspectors to walk directly into the service. Infection Control: 6. Children in the Busy bees room were served their afternoon snack of pizza and garlic bread directly on to the table. No plates were used, resulting in an increased risk of contamination. 7. Children in the Busy Bees room and Faraway tree room were observed not to wash their hands after nappy changing took place. 8. The bin in the nappy changing area was hand operated and not in line with current infection control guidance. Safe Sleep: 9. Part of the sleep room was used as a storage area with a door and boxes located on the route to the evacuation door which may hamper a quick emergency evacuation. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: 1. All flexes / phone charger cables have now been securely clipped out of reach. The presence of flexes / charger cables has been added to our daily risk assessments to identify any reoccurrence. 2. Window blind has been repaired. Window blind was an isolated issue and is unlikely to reoccur. 3. Knives have been relocated to the adjoining storeroom and are kept in a locked cabinet. Knives are now stored in a separate locked cabinet. 4. A defective blending valve which was identified as the root cause of over temperature water at one child accessible sink has been replaced and the issue is now resolved. Water temperature is currently subject to daily checks. 5. The main door is fitted with an access control system which in general is very effective. Staff have been asked to be mindful of the need to ensure all doors are closed firmly after. A contractor has been engaged to source and install a self-closing mechanism on the door in question to reduce the risk of the door not being firmly closed in the future. Infection Control: 6. Whilst there was a practice of providing finger food in one room directly on a table which was wiped down before and after use, this has been discontinued and individual plates are now in use. Staff advised plates now to be used for all food provided. 7. Reviewed the requirements with staff. Child sinks to be fitted for use in nappy changing area December 2023. Nappy changing procedure reviewed with staff. Child sinks to be fitted in nappy changing area December 23. 8. New bin purchased and installed which has required pedal operated self-closing mechanism. All future bin purchases to be of required type. Safe Sleep: 9. These materials were here in the context of building upgrade works which were ongoing at the time. They have now been removed. In future any materials arising in the course of building works will be stored in an adjoining storeroom with external access

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 17, 25, 26, 32.

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