# Naíonra Santain Teoranta, Dublin 24 — inspection reports and findings > Naíonra Santain Teoranta (Dublin 24, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Naíonra Santain Teoranta Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 24, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DS085** · 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 1 December 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - 9 (7) (c) It was not evident that the person in charge and staff had received appropriate information and training in relation to regulation 23 - Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child. A significant number of issues were identified as posing a risk to the safety of children during the inspection. The registered provider reported that formal supervision is not provided. It is acknowledged that the registered provider agreed to avail of external supports to assist in addressing the non-compliance in relation to training, supervision and safety - We have linked with a quality development service for early learning and care. We intend to work with this service and follow their advice ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (1) (j) The person in charge reported that medicine had been administered to a child on a number of days within the past two weeks. There was no written parent consent available. The medicine record did not include the child’s name or identifying information and was signed only with the staff member’s first name - We have updated our administration of medication policy. We will ensure to get written parental consent in the future and ensure all staff know the medication procedures ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: Appropriate measures had not been taken to safeguard children as outlined: 1. A child in the Red pre-school room was observed with whole grapes in her lunchbox at lunch time. Three staff reported they were aware the child had these. One staff member told the inspector they were aware this was a choking hazard and they had asked parents to chop them on a number of occasions. However, the staff did not remove or cut the grapes until prompted by the inspector. 2. The door to the kitchen was open directly onto the Blue preschool room throughout the inspection. The kitchen contained kitchen knives, loose cables and a large quantity of cleaning products which posed a risk of injury to the children if they were to access the area unsupervised. The staff member did not secure the door until prompted by the inspector. 3. The rear emergency exit door from the Red pre-school room was fitted with a slide latch that prevented the push-bar mechanism from opening the door unless the latch was manually released first. The door was also covered with a fabric screen that had been tacked to the walls requiring it to be pulled apart in the centre to exit. This created a three-step process to exit, instead of one. In addition, the door was catching on the step when opened outwards, restricting it from opening fully. Both issues could delay the evacuation of children in an emergency and do not meet fire-safety requirements. It is acknowledged there was a second escape route from this room. 4. An insect bait box labelled with “toxic” and “keep out of reach of children”, was observed on the floor in the Red preschool room within children’s reach, posing a hazard. This was removed when prompted by the inspector. 5. The guard rail for the storage heater in the Red preschool room, which the registered provider stated had been recommended by a fire officer, had come away from the wall. This posed a risk of a burn injury to the children as the heater surface temperature measured 58OC. 6. The gate leading from the car park to the outdoor area used by the Blue preschool room was unsecured. Although it was unlikely a child could open it from inside because it was catching in the ground, it could be opened by an adult from outside, posing a risk of unauthorised access. Infection Control: 7. The premises were not maintained in a clean manner as outlined below. Staff reported there was no person assigned for specific cleaning duties and no cleaning schedules were in place. This posed an increased risk of infection spreading within the service. (a) A build-up of dust and debris was observed on some of the play equipment, rest area and shelves in the pre- school rooms. (b) A build-up of dead insects, dust, and debris was observed at the edges of rooms where the floor met the wall in the preschool rooms and the sanitary facilities. (c) There was litter on the ground in the outdoor area. Two pieces of play equipment were broken with pieces discarded on the ground. The sand table had not been covered and had a build-up of rainwater which staff reported was from the previous week. A staff member was observed telling a child not to touch it as it was not clean. Another child was observed handling it after this. 8. There were no working, pedal operated, lidded bins throughout the service. All waste was disposed of in open bins posing a risk of children touching the contents and increasing the risk of infection. 9. Toilet paper was not stored appropriately for infection control. The toilet paper for one of the cubicles used by the Blue room was stored on the water heater outside the cubicle. The toilet paper for one of the cubicles used by the Red room was stored on a holder made of string which could not be cleaned. 10. Facial tissues were used for hand drying instead of paper towels. These are more likely to tear and leave residue, increasing the risk of cross contamination and the spread of germs among children. 11. Perishable foods brought from home were not stored at the required temperature below 5oC. These were stored in children’s bags within the pre-school rooms which can increase the risk of foodborne illness for children. Administration of Medication: 12. No children received medication on the day of inspection. However, it was not evident that appropriate safeguards were in place for administering medication as evidenced by records. This information is documented under regulation 16 (1) (j) above. Outings: 13. Staff informed the inspector that children are taken on outings annually. It was evident from documents and discussions with staff that parental consent was sought prior to outings. However, staff reported that they do not undertake risk assessments or complete a checklist prior to outings contrary to the service’s outings policy. In addition, the policy did not include comprehensive procedures for managing a critical incident on an outing, particularly a missing child. This could compromise the safety of children when taken off the premises and delay appropriate actions should a critical incident arise. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. We can assure that grapes are routinely cut before being given to children. This practice has been consistently followed. During the inspection, staff were momentarily unsure and awaited the inspector's direction before acting. In future, staff will continue to follow our established procedure at all times and will act immediately, as we normally do, without waiting for further guidance. 2. All staff have been informed that the kitchen door must be closed at all times even if they are using it. The door must be bolted when not in use. 3. The fire exit door has been removed and shaved for easier opening, and the protective netting has been removed. A sign has been added to remind staff that the latch must only be used at home time for break-in security. 4. An insect bait box was removed on the day of inspection. We will not use this product in the future. 5. The guard rail for the storage heater in the Red preschool room and all other guards have been secured to the wall using longer/stronger screws for more security. We will be more vigilant with checks to ensure no movement of the covers and get them replaced immediately. 6. The gate leading from the car park to the outdoor area used by the Blue preschool has been removed, shaved and replaced and now locks easily. Gates will be checked regularly for swelling in case further adjustments are needed. Infection Control: - (a) The build-up of dust and debris has be cleaned and removed. Both rooms have been deep cleaned. (b) The build-up of insects has been cleaned. (c) The outdoor area has been cleaned, all leaves have been removed, broken toys have been put in the bin. The sand pit has been cleaned, and a cover has been purchased. A new cleaning schedule has been created and will be filled in on a daily/weekly basis. 8. Pedal operated bins have been purchased for both preschool rooms and all bathrooms. When new bins are needed we will ensure to buy pedal bins in the future. 9. Toilet paper has been delivered and has been placed into wall mounted holders. We will ensure to keep timely deliveries of the appropriate toilet rolls and paper towels. 10. Paper towels are being used in all the hand towel dispensers. 11. Perishable foods / children’s lunches are being stored in the fridge. We will ensure that lunches are stored in the fridge and that lunchboxes are clearly labelled in case of allergies. Administration of Medication: 12. Our administration medication policy has been updated to include parental consent form. We will ensure all medication consent forms are completed, and that all staff are aware of our policy. Outing: 13. Our outings policy has been updated to include a risk assessment, a checklist and procedures for managing a critical incident on an outing, particularly a missing child. We will ensure that a risk assessment is carried out by the person in charge prior to any outing and we will complete a checklist prior to leaving ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (2)(a) & (b) Although first aid boxes were stored in conspicuous positions in the pre-school rooms, the contents had significantly expired which could compromise their effectiveness - (2)(a) & (b) New first aid kits have been purchased for both rooms. We have created a first aid kit checklist and usage log which will be checked and restocked after every use ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1) & (3) The registered provider did not notify the Agency of a change made to the person in charge - We have completed a change of circumstances form to Tusla which has been accepted. We will ensure any further change of circumstances are applied for ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (4) A notice of the procedures to be followed in the event of a fire was not displayed anywhere on the premises, posing a risk to the safe evacuation of children - (4) There was notice of the procedures to be followed in the event of a fire on the door, but it was written in Irish and was overlooked. We have now printed an English version to accompany it in case of visitors to the service Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19. #### Inspection of 23 November 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** An Immediate Action Notice was issued on the 23 November 2023 under ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a), (b) There was no written validated reference available for one adult. (d) Police vetting was not available for one adult who lived outside the state for a period of longer than six consecutive months as an adult - (2) (a), (b) These references have been received and verified. (d) Police vetting was obtained for this adult ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. In both preschool rooms the safety guard in front of the radiators was not secured to the wall. This posed a potential injury risk if a child were to move it. 2. Two children who moved between the care rooms were not signed out on the room register and marked in on the register of the room they moved to. This posed a potential safety risk in the event of a fire on the premises. Administration of Medication: 3. Temperature reducing medication was not available on the premises. This was contrary to the medication policy which stated, “We will keep a bottle of temperature reducing medication in the fridge for emergency use.” There was no medication record available to record medication available in the event it was required. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. The caretaker has secured the fireguards to the wall. 2. Both children have been added to the registers in both rooms and movement breaks have been recorded since the inspection date. Administration of Medication: 3. The service now has temperature reducing medication on the premises and staff will record if it ever has to be administered ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) An Immediate Action Notice was issued on 23 November 2023 as a person trained in first aid was not immediately available to the children at all times on the day of inspection. The registered provider submitted a response on 24 November 2023 - (1) First Aid Responder (FAR) is booked for 11th 12th and 13th December 2023. Cert will be submitted on completion. The registered provider will ensure that first aid training is ongoing at a staggered rate. 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