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Mounttown Early Years Service

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Glenageary, Dublin · Tusla ID TU2015DR032 · Registered since 12 January 2026

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2published inspections
3non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 21 January 2026 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • The registered provider did not take appropriate measures to ensure that all employees were suitable to work in an early years’ service prior to commencing employment. It is acknowledged that two references were available for one staff member who commenced employment in the service on 31 March 2025, however, one reference was validated on 11 April 2025 after they commenced working in the service and there was no evidence to suggest that the second reference was validated prior to the date of inspection
Provider's corrective action:
  • While it is recognised that the two references for one employee who commenced employment on the 31 March 2025, with one being verified on the 11 April 2025. The second reference was verified prior to commencement of employment but had been ticked and not signed, which was confirmed by the inspector in the day of inspection. Regarding the untimely confirmation of the first reference, the registered provider has stated that this was unfortunately out of the control of the service. The service had been provided with an email to make contact with this previous employer, had emailed to arrange a phone conversation for the reference check and this took a while to receive a response, which is why it was conducted on the 11 April 2025. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, the registered provider has compiled a reference check sheet to be used ahead of any prospective employees joining the team

Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

  • (j) Four records were reviewed and while it is acknowledged that two records had been completed as required by the regulation, the following information was missing on two of the records: • In one record, there was no parent signature recorded confirming that they had been informed that anti- febrile medication had been administered. • In one record, there was no manager’s signature recorded in relation to the medication being administered
Provider's corrective action:
  • All medicine forms have been checked and completed to ensure that parents have signed both sections of the medicine administration form. The manager has also ensured that they have signed the appropriate section. To prevent this from re-occurring a staff meeting was held on 13 February 2026 with a review of the administering of medicine carried out with all staff, with specific reference to ensuring all appropriate signatures are in place before filing the document

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. Garda vetting disclosures for two adults were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’ Infection Control: 2. The nappy changing practices were inadequate on the day of inspection to prevent the spread of infection and cross contamination as evidenced by the following: • Children’s hands were not consistently washed after their nappy change before being returned to the care room. • A staff member was observed during nappy changes to redress the children wearing the same soiled glove from the nappy change. • The nappy changing procedure did not clearly outline each step of the nappy changing procedure. This practice was found to be non-compliant on the last inspection on 08 January 2024. The corrective and preventive actions submitted by the registered provider have not prevented reoccurrence of non-compliance here. 3. Both adult chairs in the Baby room were observed to be worn and torn and posed as risk of cross infection as they cannot be adequately cleaned. Safe Sleep: 4. While it is acknowledged that sleep time in the Baby room is child-led, and staff are familiar with the procedures for safe sleep, sleep checks were not documented on individual children’s sleep charts during nap time. The sleep check records were not documented for two children during the inspection. At 12:20 it was noted by the inspector that for one child, the last documented check was at 12:00 and for another child, at 11:55 despite the fact that the adult in the room was physically carrying them out. This is not in line with the services policy which states that these checks must be carried out and recorded every 10 minutes. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: 1. Further to the expired Garda Vetting disclosures, an application has been submitted in relation to one staff member. The second staff member is currently on extended leave, and the registered provider is not currently able to undertake re-vetting. To ensure that this doesn’t occur again in the future, a staff file cover sheet has been compiled to be placed in the front of each staff members file. There is a section to highlight when re-vetting is required and this will be applied for in advance. Infection Control: 2. Regarding nappy changing procedures, it is acknowledged that steps were missed in the procedure on the day of inspection. The registered provider confirms that generally the service maintains good hygiene practices, but staff were nervous on the day of inspection, which is a basic human response. Regarding the washing of children’s hands, it is accepted that this step was missed on occasion. Access has been arranged for the children to use child height sinks within the care room, to ensure this action is corrected and to ensure it doesn’t happen again in the future. In addition, during a scheduled staff meeting on the 13 February 2026, the nappy changing policy and procedure was reviewed with all staff and each staff member signed off to this effect. 3. Following the inspection, the two adult chairs were removed from the care room. Two new chairs were purchased and replaced. Staff will ensure to carry out checks on furniture in the future, and any damaged items will be removed and replaced. Safe Sleep: 4. A staff meeting was held on 13 February 2026 and the updated policy on safe sleep was reviewed with all staff remining them of their responsibilities in documenting the safe sleep checks every ten minutes

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 19, 25, 28.

Inspection of 8 January 2024 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (2)(d) Police vetting available for one adult was not translated and therefore could not be interpreted. (4) There was no evidence to demonstrate that two adults who worked directly with the children had a childcare qualification
Provider's corrective action:
  • (2)(d) Vetting results were translated. All future Garda Vetting in a foreign language to be translated. (4) One staff member does not have relevant qualification to work directly with children. Staff member has been given notice period and will finish employment in the service. Second staff member has finished and completed all Modules for level 5 Childcare Qualification and is awaiting final certificate to show same

Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

  • (i) There was no staff roster available. (k) A sample of accident and incident records were reviewed. In the Early years room eleven forms were not completed fully by staff as the forms did not include the date the accident/ incident occurred
Provider's corrective action:
  • (i) Staff rota to be filled in by Manager or Deputy Manager daily. (k) Checked accident book and met with staff and asked them to double check that all accident and incident forms are fully and correctly filled in

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • Infection Control: 1. Nappy changing practice observed was inconsistent and the practices observed posed an infection control risk as evidenced by; • Staff did not remove used gloves prior to redressing children and cleaning the changing mat. The nappy changing policy did not clearly outline each step of the nappy changing procedure. • In the Baby room water wipes were used to wash children’s hands this was contrary to the nappy changing policy which stated “children’s hands should be washed after nappy changing.” • In the early years room children’s hands were not washed after nappy changing. 2. In the Early Years sanitary area the nappy changing mat was torn at both ends and foam was exposed making it not possible to clean effectively. 3. There was a foul odour in the Early years sanitary area. The ceiling vent at the time was noted to be covered in dust. This may have impeded effective ventilation. 4. In the Pre-School room the paper hand towel was not wall mounted in a dispenser posing a risk of cross contamination. 5. In the Pre-School sanitary area, the bin provided was unsuitable as it was not pedal operated. 6. The walls in the Early years room were heavily stained and marked with crayons and pencils. Safe Sleep: 7. In the Baby room staff were not maintaining a record of the temperature of the sleep room while children slept. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • Infection Control: 1. Nappy changing procedure that is displayed on the wall in changing area was altered to contain all information and procedures to be taken. • Staff of both baby room and Early Years Room were reminded of the importance of and instructed to wash children’s using soap and water. • All staff were informed of correct and updated procedure and instructed to follow procedure correctly. Staff of both rooms were reminded to wash children’s hands using soap and water and not baby wipes. 2. Early Years changing mat was replaced by a new one. 3. Vent in Early Years Room was cleaned. 4. The paper towels for hand drying were placed in the wall mounted dispenser in children’s bathroom, when these are not available, the blue roll tissue paper is placed on a shelf reachable by the children outside the toilet area. 5. Old bin was replaced with new pedal bin. 6. We have obtained two of three quotes before choosing a professional painter to come in and repaint room. Safe Sleep: 7. Staff will use a designated template and the temperature in the sleep room will be recorded

Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures

  • (1) (a) There was no written record of the monthly fire drills completed
Provider's corrective action:
  • (1)(a) Monthly fire drills will be recorded on an ongoing basis

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25.

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