# Maureen’s Pre-school, Tralee — inspection reports and findings

> Maureen’s Pre-school (Tralee, Co. Kerry): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Maureen’s Pre-school

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Tralee, Kerry · Tusla ID **TU2015KY081** · 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 5 May 2026 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

- General Safety: 1. A section of the artificial grass in the outdoor play area was not secured to the ground posing risk of injury to the children. 2. The 2 fire exit doors in the hall that were fitted with level handles for opening were not alarmed. The doors opened out onto the carpark and to the roadway posing a risk of injury to children. In conversation with the registered provider, she informed that both fire doors had been replaced with new doors that were not fitted with alarms as were attached to the previous doors. The inspector observed the hall was not used for the children during the inspection. Fire Safety: 3. The records on file demonstrated that fire drills were not documented as conducted on a monthly basis. The last record showed the last fire drill was carried out on 8/12/2025. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. The grass is now in place on the ground; it has been glued down to prevent tripping. 2. The alarms are in place on the fire exit doors. The alarms will be checked each time they go into the hall. Fire Safety: 3. A reminder to document the fire drills when complete

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

#### Inspection of 24 September 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

- General Safety: 1. Popcorn was observed at the mealtime posing a choking hazard to children. 2. There was a hole in one of the radiator covers in the playroom posing an injury risk to children. 3. There were sharp corners on a low-level table in the hall posing a risk of injury to the children should they collide with it. Infection Control: 4. There was a push button opening device on the lid of the bin in use by the adults and the children in the playroom posing a risk of cross infection. 5. On speaking with staff, plastic disposable aprons were not used for children who required a nappy change posing a risk of cross infection. It was observed a supply of plastic disposable aprons were provided in the service. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. Popcorn has been added to the list of items not permitted in the Healthy Eating policy, it will not be permitted in the pre-school at any time. 2. The radiator cover was replaced. 3. The hall is checked each day, the doors and alarms are checked and the hall is cleared, there will be no tables present that may be hurtful for any child. Infection Control: 4. The bin in the pre-school room has been replaced. 5. The plastic aprons are now in place in a holder located above the changing area. At all times the aprons are available for staff to wear when changing nappies

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 25, 28.

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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11