# Oakview Village Tallaght, Dublin 24 — inspection reports and findings > Oakview Village Tallaght (Dublin 24, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Oakview Village Tallaght Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Dublin 24, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DS065** · 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 25 February 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. On the day of inspection, the inspector gained access to the outdoor area of the service, through a door from the main building in which the service is located. While it is acknowledged that this door is a fire door, this unsecured access poses a risk to the safety of children and staff as it did not restrict unauthorised persons from gaining access to the premises. Infection Control: 2. Children’s hands in the baby room were not washed before being offered dinner and as these children were observed to self-feed and explore their meal with their hands. This practice poses a risk of cross contamination and infection. 3. On the day of inspection, three staff members were observed carrying out a nappy change. It is acknowledged that the services nappy changing procedure was located on the wall in the changing area. The following practice was observed which is not in line with the service’s own procedure: • Staff members were observed at 12:35 and 12:39 during nappy changes to apply cream and redress children wearing the same soiled glove from the nappy change. A fresh glove is required to be worn when applying cream during a nappy change to prevent cross contamination. • One adult did not effectively clean the changing mat after the nappy change and before the next adult and child used it. This practice poses a risk of cross contamination and infection for children and adults. 4. Pedal bins in the baby room, Preschool 2 and the sanitary accommodation area were broken with adults and children observed to lift the lid to dispose of waste on the day of inspection. This poses a risk to the health of the staff and children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Immediate action was taken to address the identified non-compliance under Regulation 23. Contractors were engaged without delay, and an appropriate locking mechanism was installed on the fire exit door to eliminate the risk of unauthorised access to the premises. All educators were formally notified of this change and their responsibilities were reinforced to ensure that the fire exit door remains secured at all times, except in the event of an emergency evacuation. This was communicated through staff briefings and recorded accordingly. To prevent a reoccurrence of this non-compliance in the future, robust monitoring systems have been implemented to ensure ongoing compliance. The fire exit door is now included as a mandatory checkpoint within daily safety inspections through audits, with staff members required to verify and document that the door is secure. Management will carry out scheduled and unannounced audits of all entry and exit points to ensure adherence to safety procedures and to identify any potential risks proactively. Accountability has been assigned to designated staff members on each shift to oversee compliance, and this requirement has been incorporated into centre policies and staff responsibilities. Ongoing reminders and supervision will be provided to ensure consistent practice. Signage has been added to the garden to display no unauthorised entry. An Unauthorised Entry Risk Assessment was reviewed and updated relating to the fire access point in the garden. Infection Control: 2. Handwashing procedures are now clearly displayed and accessible in all care rooms and nappy changing areas to support consistent implementation. All educators were formally reminded of the required handwashing procedures and their responsibility to ensure these are adhered to at all times. Educators were specifically instructed to ensure that children wash their hands using running warm water and antibacterial soap at key times, including before and after meals, after toileting, after nappy changing, and following outdoor play. Managements have reinforced expectations through direct communication with staff, and responsibility for implementation has been clearly assigned. Initial spot checks have been conducted by the manager and deputy manager to verify compliance. To prevent this non-compliance from reoccurring in the future, ongoing monitoring systems have been implemented to ensure sustained compliance with infection control procedures. The manager and deputy manager will conduct regular unannounced spot checks to ensure that appropriate handwashing and nappy changing practices are consistently followed. Hand hygiene requirements have been embedded into daily practice and reinforced through regular staff briefings and team meetings, ensuring continued awareness and accountability among all staff members. Visual supports, including handwashing procedure displays, will remain in place across all relevant areas to promote consistent practice and support both staff and children in maintaining effective hygiene routines. Staff have been reminded of and reviewed the infection control policy. These measures ensure ongoing adherence to infection control standards and support the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children within the service. 3. All staff members were formally briefed on their roles and responsibilities in relation to nappy changing and cleaning procedures, with particular emphasis on infection prevention and control standards. Clear and appropriate signage has been installed in all relevant areas to support correct nappy changing and hygiene practices. Infection control policy was reviewed in detail with all staff members to ensure full understanding and compliance. This was reinforced through direct communication and staff acknowledgement of procedures. The infection control Risk Assessment was reviewed and updated and implemented across the Service. To prevent a reoccurrence of this non-compliance, structured monitoring systems have been implemented to ensure sustained compliance. The manager and deputy manager will carry out regular unannounced audits of nappy changing and cleaning practices to ensure procedures are being followed consistently. Infection control practices have been embedded into daily routines, with clear accountability assigned to staff on each shift to oversee adherence. Ongoing supervision, staff briefings, and team meetings will be used to reinforce expectations and maintain high standards of hygiene practice. These measures will ensure continued compliance with Regulation 23 and support the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children within the service. 4. All damaged bins were removed and replaced with appropriate, fully functional bins in all areas of the service. Clear signage has been installed on each bin to reinforce correct usage, including ensuring lids are securely replaced after use and that any faults or damage are reported promptly to management. Staff members have been informed of these requirements and their responsibility to maintain appropriate waste management practices in line with infection control procedures. Ongoing monitoring systems have been implemented to ensure that this non-compliance does not re- occur in the future. Management will carry regular and unannounced audits to assess bin condition, appropriate usage, and adherence to infection control standards. Daily room checks have been updated to include bin condition and functionality, with responsibility assigned to room leaders to ensure bins are clean, operational, and used correctly at all times. Any maintenance issues identified will be reported and addressed without delay to prevent recurrence Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 16 April 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (b) A reference from a reputable source was not sought for one adult who had only provided one past employer reference. (d) International police vetting had not been sought for one staff member and one agency worker whom it was required. One adult had lived in one other state for more than six consecutive months. The second adult had lived in two other states for more than six consecutive months - (2)(b) A reference has been sourced and checked by the manager. The manager will ensure a reference is sourced in future where required. This will be completed before the staff member begins with the company. Audits will be carried out on all staff files by the manager and compliance manager every quarter . This will be monitored by head office to ensure effectiveness in sustaining compliance. (2)(d) The outstanding police vetting has been obtained and is on file for the service staff member. One of the police vetting documents was sourced for the agency staff worker. The second police vetting document remains outstanding. The agency staff worker will not be returning to the company until this is obtained and reviewed. Training has been reviewed and provided to the manager on the importance of sourcing international police vetting. A new system was implemented, and periodic reviews have been scheduled to assess its effectiveness for any adjustments necessary. Management will ensure that international police vetting is discussed during the interview process and the curriculum vitae is meticulously reviewed to ensure police vetting is obtained if required. Files sent from the agency for emergency cover will be reviewed by the manager prior to the adult commencing with the company ##### Regulation 11 — Staffing levels - (1) An adequate number of adults were not available to the children in the Preschool 2 room. The service employed a third staff member to work in this room under the Access and Inclusion (AIM) programme. This was to ensure that four children with additional needs could participate meaningfully in the ECCE programme. The third staff member was not available to the children on the day of inspection. Staff told the inspector they were required to work in another room due to staffing issues - The agency did not have another staff member available to provide cover for staff out on sick leave on the day of inspection. A contingency plan for addressing staff shortage is being implemented to prevent inadequate staffing situations in future. The plan is to create a panel of staff members for cover. A full-time staff member is due to start week beginning 6 May 2024. The manager will conduct regular reviews of staffing levels and adjust staffing schedules where possible to prevent shortages Found compliant: Regulation 15, 19. ### Other services in Dublin - [Oatlands Pre,After, Montessori, School Age Childcare](/creche/oatlands-pre-after-montessori-school-age-childcare-blackrock.md) Blackrock - [Olive’s Bizzy B’s Preschool Limited](/creche/olive-s-bizzy-b-s-preschool-limited-ballykea.md) Ballykea - [Once upon a time](/creche/once-upon-a-time-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 - [Once upon a time](/creche/once-upon-a-time-dublin-24-3.md) Dublin 24 - [Park Montessori School](/creche/park-montessori-school-dublin-18.md) Dublin 18 - [Playdays Preschool](/creche/playdays-preschool-dublin-18.md) Dublin 18 - [Rivervalley Early Learning Centre](/creche/rivervalley-early-learning-centre-swords.md) Swords - [St Joseph's ECDS](/creche/st-joseph-s-ecds-dublin-8.md) Dublin 8 - [Willow House Childcare Woodbine](/creche/willow-house-childcare-woodbine-blackrock.md) Blackrock - [Happy Phases Pre-School](/creche/happy-phases-pre-school-dublin-12.md) Dublin 12 [Alert me when a new report is published](/help.md) · [Dated report on this service — €19](/report.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/oakview-village-tallaght-dublin-24/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11