# One Step Ahead, Dublin 5 — inspection reports and findings

> One Step Ahead (Dublin 5, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## One Step Ahead

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 5, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY158** · 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 12 September 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- (2)(a)(b) The registered provider did not ensure that there were two written validated references available for all adults. o Evidence was not available to show that one adult had a second written reference on file. o Evidence was not available to show that two adults had one written reference validated

- Corrective Action (2)(a)(b) The registered provider has stated that a second written reference was obtained for staff member. The original had been misplaced. The two adults references were re-called and validated. Preventive Action (2)(a)(b) A robust system has been put in place. A new checklist for staff has been created and this must be checked by both manager and deputy manager. New staff will be unable to commence employment without all required documentation in place

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

- General Safety: 1. There was a broken toy plastic car seat in the outdoor area. This presented a risk of injury to children. It is acknowledged the deputy person in charge removed the broken car seat during inspection when the inspector brought the identified risk to their attention. Action submitted by the Registered Provider General Safety: Corrective Action Broken seat was removed during the inspection. Preventive Action Equipment was already on risk assessment list; however staff have been instructed to be vigilant when assessing. Supporting documentation submitted General Safety: • Documentary evidence of the Outdoor Safety Checklist. Summary Comment The corrective and preventive actions taken by the registered provider has addressed the non-compliance identified under Regulation 23

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 19, 26, 28.

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