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Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · An Muileann Gearr, Westmeath · Tusla ID TU2015WH069 · Registered since 1 January 2026

An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28.

Police vetting was not available for a staff member who had lived outside the state for a period of longer than six consecutive months

Provider's corrective action:

The staff member has been in contact with police station requesting vetting to be sent out. Police station has responded and have posted vetting to staff members home address. Photo proof of correspondence between staff and police attached. The registered provider will ensure any staff members who have lived outside of Ireland more than 6 months that they have all necessary documentation on file prior to starting

General Safety: 1. The risk assessment for the use of the outdoor play area had not been completed since the 13 March 2024. It is acknowledged that the inspector observed safe practices to ensure children’s safety when children were brought to the astroturf outdoor play area during the inspection. 2. The kitchen was open and accessible to children during the inspection. The mangers’ checklist detailed that the kitchen was closed on the 7 June 2024. Upon the inspectors request a corrective action was taken and the kitchen door was locked by a staff member. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1.The registered provider has simplified the risk assessment paperwork to a tick the box system for staff to complete daily as staff found the older version very repetitive. 2. A new security latch on the door which is more user friendly for staff and easier for them to open and close. The registered provider will review polices and documents regularly and where needed update to more suitable process for tasks. Regular meetings with staff to ensure all staff are aware of procedures

(d) 1. Two mats in the pre-school room required cleaning or replacement. One mat was located in the rest area and the other mat was located next to the low-level wooden shelving in the pre-school room. 2. The bin located next to the kitchen door was stained and required cleaning. 3. The walls next to kitchen door required painting. (e) The toilet in the sanitary accommodation was not flushing correctly and required repair

Provider's corrective action:

(d) 1. Mats have been replaced with wipeable nonslip mats which are easier to maintain. 2.Bin is cleaned every day with disinfected spray. 3.The painter is organised to come in over the summer holidays to paint entire classroom. (e) The plumber has been in and replaced toilet handle to ensure toilet flushes correctly. The registered provider has allocated a staff member to ensure all equipment is regularly checked and replaced or repaired by qualified person

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28.

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