# Raheny Montessori, Dublin 5 — inspection reports and findings > Raheny Montessori (Dublin 5, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Raheny Montessori Sessional · 3 - 6 Years · Dublin 5, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY174** · 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 13 January 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. Three play mats that are used within the cosy corner and book corner were observed to be in a poor state of repair. This posed a cross-contamination risk to the children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Infection Control: 1. The soft area mat has been replaced with two large soft cushions and a new foam floor mat. Soft furnishings will be checked bi-weekly and replaced at the first signs of disrepair Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 23 November 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider during the inspection in relation to non- compliance under ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (4) Evidence was not available to show that one staff member who worked directly with the children held at least a major award in Early childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent - (4) The staff member enrolled in a level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education programme on 24.11.2023 and will complete it in due course. We were unaware the qualification was not sufficient. The staff member will carry out other duties such as paperwork and curriculum planning until the course is complete ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - 1. Staff were not observed to actively engage with the children’s play or sit with the children during mealtimes which is not in line with best practice or the service policy. Staff were observed to walk around the room or stand near children while they engaged in activities and mealtimes. Engaging in children’s play allows staff to extend children’s learning experiences while sitting with them at mealtimes allows opportunities for conversation and positive role modelling of pro social behaviour. 2. A selection of books which were available to the children were not displayed in a way which allowed the children to identify a book and select it for reading. The books were observed to be haphazardly stacked face down on a small bookshelf. This limited the children’s opportunity to explore language and literacy through books. 3. The home corner did not provide adequate supporting equipment to allow children to engage fully in imaginative play experiences for example supporting equipment for the play kitchen was limited to one pot and an ice cream scoop. During feedback staff reported that other supporting equipment may have been put in other toys boxes by the children - 1. Staff members will ensure that they are sitting with children eating lunch and actively engaging with them through play instead of performing an observational role. Staff members will be asked at staff meetings to reflect on how they could engage with the children in a more beneficial way and they will be encouraged by management to demonstrate positive role modelling for the children by participating in their play and learning throughout the day. 2. A new library stand has been purchased which allows the service to display the books in a more organised fashion therefore allowing the children to select a book with ease. Staff members will encourage children to tidy the library throughout the day and also assist them to display the books in an orderly fashion. 3. New plastic food, cutlery and kitchen utensils have been purchased and the service will ensure they are kept in their designated box which is kept beside the home area. Staff members will be sure to look through all boxes at the end of the day to make sure utensils will not be misplaced allowing us to maintain sufficient amounts of supporting play materials ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. The mats in the cosy area were observed to be visibly dirty. Records of cleaning for the mats were not available. This posed an infection control risk. Administration of Medication: 2. A health care plan detailing the signs and symptoms or the steps to be taken in the event of an emergency was not available for a child who required emergency medication. This may impede the child receiving adequate care in the event of an emergency situation occurring. An immediate action notice was issued to the provider during the inspection. 3. A medication consent form was not available for a child who required emergency medication. Written consent from the child’s parents/ guardians is required for all medication. 4. Medication was not available onsite for a child who required emergency medication. When asked where the medication was located a staff member advised it was in the side of the first aid bag. When the inspector could not find the medication in the bag the staff member checked and then remembered that it had been sent home days earlier as it was out of date and a new medication had not been provided. This posed the risk of the child not receiving adequate care in the event of an emergency. 5. An unlabelled prescription medication was observed in a box which was at a low level accessible to the children. Staff were initially unsure of who owned the medication when asked. This is not in line with the service policy for storage of medication and posed the potential risk of children accessing the medication. Fire Safety: 6. Attendance records were not completed contemporaneously on the day of inspection for example the departure time was not recorded for twelve children who left the service at 12pm and two children who left the service at 12:10pm. Attendance records should reflect the number of children present in the service to ensure safe and timely evacuation in the event of a fire emergency. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Infection Control: 1. The mats will be cleaned more regularly to ensure the risk of infection control is minimal. A record of mat cleaning has been included in the daily/weekly cleaning schedule. Administration of Medication: 2. A health care plan has been devised, reviewed and signed by the parent and medical practitioner. Should children with a health issue enrol in the future, a specific plan will be devised by staff and parents to ensure adequate care at all times. 3. A specific medication consent form has been devised and signed by the parent. Separate medications consent forms relating to specific medications will be created and signed by parents should a child requiring a specific medication enrol. 4. All medication has been placed in a separate labelled box and will be checked regularly by staff to ensure its contents is fit for purpose. Medication related to specific conditions will be kept within the labelled box with expiry dates recorded on the label therefore ensuring they are replaced before expiry. 5. Medication belonging to staff members will be kept amongst their personal belongings such as in their handbags and stored out of reach of children at all times. Personal medications belonging to staff will be kept separate from children’s medications and within their personal belongings such as a bag. All staff will ensure to adhere to keeping medication out of sight and reach of children at all times. Fire Safety: 6. Management will ensure attendance is recorded immediately regardless of inspections. All staff members will be permitted to make a record of children’s attendance to ensure a safe and timely exit should an emergency take place ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) Evidence was not available to show that a staff member trained in First Aid Response (FAR) was immediately available to the children in the service during the opening hours of the service. An immediate action notice was issued to the provider - (1) A First Aid Responder course was undertaken by all 3 staff members and have been certified as of 05/12/2023. The FAR certificate dates will be recorded, and a reminder will be set for 18 months time to allow staff to complete a refresher before the certificates expire therefore ensuring at least one member of staff certified in FAR will be available to the children at all times Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16. ### Other services in Dublin - [Rainbow Community Playgroup](/creche/rainbow-community-playgroup-dublin-7.md) Dublin 7 - [Rainbow Community Playgroup](/creche/rainbow-community-playgroup-dublin-7-2.md) Dublin 7 - [Rainbow Montessori Sutton](/creche/rainbow-montessori-sutton-dublin-13.md) Dublin 13 - [Rays of Sunshine Pre-School](/creche/rays-of-sunshine-pre-school-dublin-24.md) Dublin 24 - [Respond School Age Service, Island Key](/creche/respond-school-age-service-island-key-dublin-3.md) Dublin 3 - [Safari Childcare](/creche/safari-childcare-islandbridge.md) Islandbridge - [Smart Cookies Montessori](/creche/smart-cookies-montessori-dalkey.md) Dalkey - [The Early Years Academy Ltd](/creche/the-early-years-academy-ltd-deansgrange.md) Deansgrange - [Ballymun East Community Centre](/creche/ballymun-east-community-centre-dublin-9.md) Dublin 9 - [Kidology](/creche/kidology-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 [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/raheny-montessori-dublin-5/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11