# O’Moore Place Childcare, Portlaoise — inspection reports and findings

> O’Moore Place Childcare (Portlaoise, Co. Laois): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## O’Moore Place Childcare

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Portlaoise, Laois · Tusla ID **TU2015LS060** · 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 3 October 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- Five written validated references were not available in respect of four staff members (2) (a) Three written references from a past employer were not validated in respect of two staff members. (2) (b) One written reference from a reputable source was not validated in respect of one staff member
- One staff member working directly with children did not have evidence of a recognised qualification on their file

- All outstanding written validated references for staff have been obtained
- Staff files have been updated with staff qualifications. The registered provided has implemented a checklist system whereby all new staff to the service will have the required documentation on file prior to employment

##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for two staff members. However, these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. A low level shelf accessible to the children in the ECCE room was observed to be broken and hanging off the hooks, presenting a potential minor injury or trip hazard to a child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. One out of date Garda Vetting disclosure has been updated. The service has placed reminders to check all staff Garda Vetting are in place. A designated staff member has been assigned responsibility for monthly checks and recordkeeping. The second staff member requiring an updated Garda Vetting has left the service. 2. The broken shelf in the ECCE room has been removed

##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures

- (1) (b) Maintenance records of smoke alarms were not available on the premises

- Maintenance records for the smoke detection system were forwarded onto the inspectorate

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 21, 25, 28.

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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11