Poppintree Early Education Centre, Dublin 11 — inspection reports and findings

Part Time · 1 - 6 Years · Dublin 11, Dublin · Tusla ID TU2015DY169 · Registered since 1 January 2026

An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

(b) (c) Staff were unclear about the management structure who was assigned to person in charge and the deputy person in charge. Unclear management structures can impede decision making processes and hinder the operational management of the service. (2) (a)(b) Two validated references were not available for one staff member when the files were reviewed

Provider's corrective action:

(1) (b) (c) A Change in Circumstance has been submitted to Tusla changing the name of the person in charge. The management structure has been reviewed, clarified and communicated to all staff. Regular management reviews to ensure staff know the reporting lines and responsibilities, supporting better decision-making and management of the service have been established. (2) (a)(b) A reference has been obtained for relevant staff member. Recruitment and onboarding processes have been reviewed. A recruitment checklist will be filled out for each new hire and reviewed by management before prior to employment. Regular audits of staff files will be conducted to ensure all records are complete and meet regulatory requirements

Infection Control: 1. Hand washing was observed to be at variance with the service hand-washing policy and was not in line with best practice. This was evidenced by the fact that children did not washing their hands after outdoor play and before mealtime. This posed a risk of cross contamination and infection. Administration of Medication: 2. A comprehensive care plan outlining clearly the steps to follow in the event of a medical emergency for one child was not available. This posed a risk of safety. It is acknowledged that staff were aware of the issue and were working with the parent to develop a care plan. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

Infection Control: 1. Handwashing procedures were reviewed with all staff following inspection. Policy and signage relating to good hand hygiene is on display throughout the service. Staff retraining was conducted. Going forward management will regularly observe and monitor hygiene practices to make sure that both staff and children are following the procedures. Administration of Medication: 2. A medical care plan for established for one child in consultation with parent. A management team took place regarding the establishment and review process for all medical plans. A revised healthcare plan template and checklist have been put in place to make sure all required information is included. Management will carry out regular checks and monthly audits of children’s files to ensure all documentation remains current. Staff have also been reminded of the importance of maintaining clear medical care documentation and following these procedures

(1) The attendance and departure of children from the service was not accurately or contemporaneously recorded. One child’s attendance who arrived after the opening of the service was not recorded in the attendance book. This poses a risk to child safety, safeguarding and the operational management of the service

Provider's corrective action:

(1) The Attendance book was immediately reviewed and updated to ensure all children that were present were accurately recorded. All Lead Educators were reminded of their responsibility to record children’s arrival and departure times from the service. Attendance records will be cross checked and head counts will be conducted throughout the day, and this process will be reviewed on a regular basis

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 22, 26.

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Poppintree Early Education Centre