# Periwinkles Preschool, Termonfeckin — inspection reports and findings > Periwinkles Preschool (Termonfeckin, Co. Louth): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Periwinkles Preschool Sessional · 3 - 6 Years · Termonfeckin, Louth · Tusla ID **TU2021LH001** · Registered since 17 August 2024 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 26 September 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a)(b) One staff member did not have a 2nd written and validated reference available for inspection - A second written and validated reference is now on file in compliance with Regulation 9. Ensure staff files are kept up to date - Monthly checklist to be carried out by acting manager ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (1)(k) In a sample of 11 accident and incident records reviewed, 5 out of the 11 records were incomplete and did not contain the required information. Three records did not include a parental signature to indicate that they had been informed about the incident and 3 forms did not include a staff or manager signature indicating that they had reviewed the information - (1)(k) Accident and incident report forms have been signed by manager and brought up to date Signatures have been acquired from parents with children still attending the service. Management will ensure all documentation relating to accident and incident reports are completed as per regulations and best practice guidelines ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - The Inspectorate is not assured that adequate steps have been taken to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the pre-school children attending the service based on the following observations made during the inspection: General Safety: 1. The maintenance records available for the firefighting equipment on the premises detailed 08/2023 as the last maintenance check. This is outside the best practice guidelines which recommends that all firefighting equipment must be maintained at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Infection Control: 2. The polythene gloves observed in use for nappy changing were unsuitable as per best practice guidance. 3. The nappy changing mats observed in use in the service were in a defective condition and unsuitable for use. 4. The bins observed in use in the sanitary areas of both rooms were unsuitable, as the pedal operating function was broken, and they were not sealed and lined as is required for the appropriate disposal of nappies. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Fire extinguishers serviced by registered Fire &Safety Consultant on 23/10/2024. Ensure Fire equipment is serviced within best practise guidelines of 12 months. 2. Latex free non powdered gloves are in place for use of nappy changing 3. Nappy changing mats have been replaced 4. Pedals bins have been replaced and liners inserted in each one. Non-compliances in this area will be discussed at next scheduled staff meeting ensuring future compliance in line with regulation 23 for all staff members. General Safe Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25, 26, 28. ### Other services in Louth - [Peter Pan Crèche & Montessori](/creche/peter-pan-creche-montessori-drogheda.md) Drogheda - [Peter Pan Crèche & Montessori](/creche/peter-pan-creche-montessori-drogheda-2.md) Drogheda - [Playmates Montessori St. Joseph's School](/creche/playmates-montessori-st-joseph-s-school-drogheda.md) Drogheda - [Pugwash Bay LTD](/creche/pugwash-bay-ltd-dundalk-4.md) Dundalk - [Spraoi Childcare](/creche/spraoi-childcare-collon.md) Collon - [Absolute Angels Creche](/creche/absolute-angels-creche-drogheda.md) Drogheda - [Mol an Óige Community Childcare](/creche/mol-an-oige-community-childcare-dundalk.md) Dundalk - [Little & Big Rascals](/creche/little-big-rascals-dunleer.md) Dunleer - [Cooley Community Playgroup Ltd](/creche/cooley-community-playgroup-ltd-carlingford.md) Carlingford - [Shapes and Sizes](/creche/shapes-and-sizes-dundalk.md) Dundalk [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/periwinkles-preschool-termonfeckin/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11