# Na Leanai Childcare Service, Causeway — inspection reports and findings > Na Leanai Childcare Service (Causeway, Co. Kerry): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Na Leanai Childcare Service Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Causeway, Kerry · Tusla ID **TU2015KY086** · 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 2 July 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** Non-Compliance Information The service was found to be operating the unregistered extension to the creche. The registered provider had commenced the proposed change in circumstances process to inform the inspectorate of the additional space and an increase in the numbers of children to be accommodated in the service. However, the service was not sanctioned to operate the unregistered addition. Corrective & Preventive Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective and Preventive Action The proposed change in circumstances was applied for on June 5th 2024, awaiting on a visit to follow up on the request. There will be no further extensions to the building in the future. **Immediate action notice.** Supporting documentation submitted The proposed change in circumstance application. decisions about compliance with regulatory requirements. Where the registered provider fails to meet the statutory requirements an escalation process may be commenced. ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - 1. Police vetting was not on file for two adults who had lived outside of the jurisdiction for a period of longer than 6 consecutive months - Police Vetting was applied for both staff members from the relevant countries. All new staff that have lived or previously worked in another country have Police vetting before the start date in the service ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting disclosures were available for twenty-four adults. However, two Garda vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. The white open shelving unit in the Creche extension area was not secure posing an injury risk to children. Infection Control: 3. Labelled milk bottles with teats attached stored in the creche fridge were uncovered posing a risk of cross contamination. 4. The waterproof mattress protectors on the cots were shared by the children, they were not individual to each child posing a risk of cross contamination and the spread of infection. 5. The minimum 50 cm space between the cots in the sleep room was not maintained increasing the risk of cross contamination and the spread of infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was applied for and received for both staff members. 2. The shelf has been attached to the wall making it secure. Infection Control: 3. All milk bottles will have covers on them from the day of the inspection onwards. 4. Waterproof mattress protectors were purchased for each child. They will be washed between each sleep. 5. The cots have been moved so as there is 50cm space between each cot ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (e) (1) There was 1 nappy changing station provided in the Toddler room sanitary accommodation for 20 children requiring nappy changing on the day of the inspection. The requirement is 1 nappy changing station for every 11 children requiring nappy changing - A nappy changing mat has been installed in the nappy changing room with the wash hand basin in the toilet area attached to the nappy changing area ##### Regulation not named in the report text - The service was found to be operating the unregistered extension to the creche. The registered provider had commenced the proposed change in circumstances process to inform the inspectorate of the additional space and an increase in the numbers of children to be accommodated in the service. However, the service was not sanctioned to operate the unregistered addition - The proposed change in circumstances was applied for on June 5th 2024, awaiting on a visit to follow up on the request. 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