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Full Day · 1 - 6 Years · Dublin 24, Dublin · Tusla ID TU2015DS245 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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5published inspections

0non-compliances at latest report read

0immediate action notices

0registration conditions

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 25.

General Safety: In the outdoor area a gate which led to a public terraced area was unlocked. An unauthorised adult could enter this area posing a risk to the children. It is acknowledged that children are supervised at all times while outdoors and would not be able to exit independently as the latch was out of their reach. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: We have locked the gate and added a chain lock for additional security. The key is kept at the top of the stairs for easy access in case of a fire or other emergency The management team check the garden on each morning and carry out a garden risk assessment before entering the garden to ensure the gate is securely closed Summary Comment The registered provider has addressed the non-compliance identified on inspection in relation to Regulation 23

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 25, 26, 27.

Infection Control: 1. During observation of two nappy changes a staff member did not wash their hands or the child’s following the nappy changing posing a risk of cross contamination. 2. In the Senior Wobbler and Toddler rooms children were observed swapping food and drinks and sharing spoons. This poses a risk of cross contamination. 3. The lacquered surface on the wooden partitions in the upstairs sanitary accommodation was missing exposing a porous damp surface which can’t be cleaned effectively. There was an obvious malodour present. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

Infection Control: 1. Additional training was carried out with staff and spot checks carried out regularly ensuring all steps are followed correctly. Ongoing spot checks and ongoing training to further prevent a non-compliance reoccurring. Training & Development manager, manager & Assistant managers are completing ongoing spot checks and the nappy changing steps are printed, laminated and displayed on the wall to further prevent a non-compliance recurring. 2. Training Manager has retrained the staff in the following policies; Health and Safety Policy, Supervision Policy, Infection Control and ensuring the staff are interacting and engaging with the children during meal times. Managers and assistant managers are completing daily spot checks ensuring staff are always sitting with the children to further prevent this from recurring. 3. Area has been sanitised and cleaned thoroughly, the affected wooden partitions were replaced, repainted and tiles were fitted to ensure no dampness gets through to the wood. The domestic mops and dries the floor effectively, the manager checks all areas of the premises and reports any repair needs to the company's maintenance man immediately

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 25, 26.

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