# Obair Community Creche, Newmarket-On-Fergus — inspection reports and findings > Obair Community Creche (Newmarket-On-Fergus, Co. Clare): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Obair Community Creche Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Newmarket-On-Fergus, Clare · Tusla ID **TU2015CE109** · 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 21 April 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - Two references from a past employer or a source other than a past employer were not available in respect of one adult. (d) See Statutory Notice section in relation to Immediate Action Notice IAN0181 served - The vetting procedures outlined in paragraph (2) were not carried out prior to all adults commencing in the service. This posed a potential risk to the safety of children attending the service - Two validated past employer references have been located and submitted. The verification of references took place at the time of employment; however the forms were missing from the employee file. They have been located and notes of verification are on the reference. (d) Police vetting documentation for both staff have been received - The service will have tighter organisation of personnel information and filing ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for twenty-four adults employed by the service. However, one of the twenty- four Garda vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice. Infection Control: 2. Children over the age of two from the Toddler room utilised a designated sleep area in close proximity to their primary room. Rest facilities consisted of mattresses positioned directly on the floor. Observations indicated that several mattresses were placed in immediate contact with one another, leaving no discernible gap between them. To mitigate the risk of cross-infection, a minimum distance of 50cm is required between all sleeping children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: The renewal of Garda Vetting for one employee has been applied for, and the service is currently waiting for the certificate. The application in in progress. The service will ensure more vigilance around dates of Garda vetting for employees. Infection Control: To mitigate the risk of cross infection and to adhere to the minimum 50cm between sleeping children, the main Toddler room is now being used to facilitate sleeping children ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (c) The following area was not kept adequately heated; 1. The ambient temperature of the Sensory room was 16.6°Celsius which was below the optimum temperature range of 18 to 22°Celsius. (d) The following areas which were not adequately cleaned, maintained or repaired; 2. The radiator cover in the ECCE room was broken with the front part of the cover falling off. 3. Wall tiles in the Toddler room were broken with the edge trim extruding from the wall. 4. The lid on a waste disposal bin in the Toddler room was broken. 5. A large, upholstered sofa in the sensory room was stained and required cleaning. 6. Skirting boards were chipped and required repainting. 7. The wooden shelving unit in the Preschool room exhibited significant wear and chipped surfaces, hindering effective cleaning and sanitisation. 8. Following the removal of a large play gym, an indentation remained in the outdoor area, presenting a trip hazard in the vicinity of the swing and slide sets - (c) 1. An air conditioning firm have been contacted, and an appointment has been made for Friday 12th June for them to look at the air conditioning unit in the room. The service contract has been changed to every 6 months to make sure this issue doesn't arise again. (d) 2. The radiator cover has been removed, and a new one is being made to order. Maintenance will resolve this issue within the next three weeks (due to holidays). 3. Broken tiles have been removed, and a wooden skirting board will be fitted in the next three weeks. 4. The bin has been replaced. 5. The sofa has been removed from the sensory room, and a chair has been put in place. 6. All skirting boards are going to be sanded and repainted within the next three weeks. 7. The shelving unit has been revamped with contact paper to allow for easier cleaning. 8. The indentation in the outdoor area has been filled in temporarily until maintenance can put a long-term solution in place within the next three weeks. The service will stay up to date with maintenance inspections Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19. #### Inspection of 18 September 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** 23 September 2025 An Immediate Action Notice was issued under Regulation 9(2)(c). A mandatory Garda vetting disclosure was not available for one adult who was present in the service contrary to the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. An adequate response was received on the 24 September 2025 outlining the interim measures taken by the registered provider to remedy the non-compliance. 24 October 2025 The outstanding Garda vetting disclosure was submitted. ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - A mandatory Garda vetting disclosure was not available for one adult who was present in the service contrary to the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider please refer to additional information section above for further detail - The Garda vetting application has been successfully submitted and the service is currently pending the outcome. The adult has been removed from working directly with any children in the interim. Tighter on-boarding recruitment processes are in place to ensure garda vetting will be available before any employee commences employment Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 20 August 2024 — Change in Circumstance Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. ### Other services in Clare - [Over The Rainbow Early Learning Centre Ltd](/creche/over-the-rainbow-early-learning-centre-ltd-ennis.md) Ennis - [Pack of Rogues Community Playschool](/creche/pack-of-rogues-community-playschool-ennis.md) Ennis - [Polybus T/A Lyons Den Barefield National School](/creche/polybus-t-a-lyons-den-barefield-national-school-ennis.md) Ennis - [Rockmount Montessori](/creche/rockmount-montessori-ennis.md) Ennis - [Sunrise Childcare](/creche/sunrise-childcare-milltown-malbay.md) Milltown Malbay - [Bright Sparks Montessori](/creche/bright-sparks-montessori-tulla.md) Tulla - [Liscannor Childcare](/creche/liscannor-childcare-liscannor.md) Liscannor - [Croí na nÓg Preschool](/creche/croi-na-nog-preschool-cree.md) Cree - [Realtai Beaga Naionra](/creche/realtai-beaga-naionra-lahinch.md) Lahinch - [St. Senan's National School](/creche/st-senan-s-national-school-kilrush.md) Kilrush [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/obair-community-creche-newmarket-on-fergus/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11