Inspection of 21 October 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- In a sample review of twelve child enrolment forms the immunisation records were not available in respect of three children
- Written parental consent for appropriate medical treatment of the child in the event of an emergency was not available in respect of one child. It is acknowledged that the form was signed by the parent and was submitted to the Early Years Inspectorate on the 22.10.25
Provider's corrective action:
- All enrolment forms were checked, the three missing were sought from parents and submitted to TUSLA
- The child’s form was signed by the parent of the child in question which was acquired by management and submitted to TUSLA. Checks per term by compliance coordinator have been added to her list of duties, check of new children have been added to mangers role and compliance coordinators’ role
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. A blind cord was not secured on one of the windows in the Bally 2 pre-school room. Upon request of the Inspector a corrective action was taken by the designated person in charge and the blind cord was secured into the holder. 2. The most recent Garda vetting disclosure presented in respect of two staff members was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYIRN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. It is acknowledged that the Garda Vetting was submitted to the Early Years Inspectorate on the 23.10.25. Outing: 3. Risk assessments from outings undertaken by the service were not available for review. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. The blind cord has been fixed. On review, the blind cord was noted on the maintenance records however it was overlooked, review of the maintenance records once every four weeks was added, and a pdf of the maintenance record will be sent every week to head office to ensure all points have been addressed. 2. Garda vetting disclosures for two staff members has been acquired by management. An excel file with all staff vetting has been added to make regular updates easier to review. Outing: 3. The outings risk assessment has been submitted. The outings policy has been printed and added to the noticeboard in the porch of the service. The policies and procedures have been reviewed and updated
Found compliant: Regulation 8, 11, 17, 19, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28.