Creche Inspection Reports

Rainbowland Childcare Ltd

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Edenderry, Offaly · Tusla ID TU2015OY014 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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5published inspections
2non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 9 June 2026 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • Evidence of a completed induction training sheet was not completed in respect of ten individual staff members. The document signed by staff in respect of reading and understanding the policies and procedure of the service was not dated and made no reference to the year or version of the policies and procedures reviewed. With the exception of some of the staff signing the policies and procedures for the service there was no evidence of service wide staff training undertaken in any specific service policies and procedures
  • There was no evidence of service wide staff training undertaken in the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 and Childcare Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
Provider's corrective action:
  • A review of all staff personnel files has been completed. Missing induction records for staff employed under previous management have now been completed retrospectively and clearly indicate that these were not completed by the previous manager and have been added to their files. In addition, the Policy and Procedure Sign-Off Sheet has been updated to include the date signed and the specific version of the Policies and Procedures Manual being acknowledged to ensure accurate record-keeping going forward. As above, paperwork has been updated and regular audits of personnel files will take place biannually
  • All staff have been provided with the link to complete the Tusla Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) eLearning Programme and issued with a deadline for completion. Certificates of completion are being collected and have been added to individual staff personnel files as evidence of compliance and ongoing professional development. Completion dates vary as we have full time and term time only staff on site. Management have updated paperwork and regular audits of personnel files will take place biannually

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. The ‘’Adventure Island’’ play equipment in the Toddler room has not been removed since the last inspection on the 13 January 2026. The CAPA response stated the adventure island play equipment would be removed when sold. The ‘’Adventure Island’’ is required to be removed immediately from the Toddler room to ensure the safety of the young children aged 2- 3 years attending the service. 2. The outdoor surface material in front of the Cabin and next to the exit door from pre-school room 4 is unsafe as it posed a risk of a slip, trip or fall hazard to children and staff and requires replacement. There were uneven ridges in the green surface material and gaps were noted in the black tiles where the play equipment was located. An accumulation of water was also noted. 3. Visibility strips were in not in place on the fire exit patio doors in the toddler room and at the front entrance in order for children to recognise glass. 4. The side of the radiator was broken in the Cabin. 5. The radiator cover unit was not secured to the wall as the screws had become loose from the wall in the Cabin. 6. An electrical extension lead with cables attached was noted hanging down over the fire extinguisher accessible to children in the Cabin. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: 1. The adventure island play equipment has been removed from the Toddler room. 2. The agreed works include the removal of the existing green surface material and black rubber tiles, followed by the installation of bark mulch to provide a safe and compliant outdoor environment. Works are scheduled to begin on Wednesday 15th of July with an approximate completion time of 3 days. Risk assessments are carried out regularly and all perished materials that have worn through wear and tear have been removed and replaced with a more sustainable material. 3. Frosted film strips have been placed on the door to increase visibility. Management will ensure that visibility strips stay intact and are monitored through daily risk assessments. 4. The side of the radiator in the cabin has been secured. This issue will be monitored through daily risk assessments. 5. The small electric radiator and cover have been removed from the cabin area. 6. A socket has been inserted by the electrician and the extension cable removed

Found compliant: Regulation 10, 11, 16, 27, 28, 31.

Inspection of 13 January 2026 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play

  • (1) (b) 1. The cot sheets were too large on three of the cot mattresses and did not fit snugly. 2. There was no waterproof wipeable covers on four of the cot mattresses. 3. There was no fire safe label on two cot mattresses
Provider's corrective action:
  • (1) (b) 1. Appropriately sized cot sheets have been purchased to ensure a snug fit on all cot mattresses, replacing sheets that were previously oversized. 2. New washable waterproof mattress protector sheets have been purchased for all cots to support infection prevention and hygiene practices. 3. Two new cot mattresses have been purchased to replace mattresses that did not display fire safety labels. Invoices and photographs are attached as evidence of compliance

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. Children aged 2 -3 years were observed using the large climbing frame and soft play equipment known as ‘Adventure Island located in the Toddler room; there was no safety documentation including the suitable age range for the large soft play frame known as ‘Adventure Island’ available. 2. Fire safe restrictive opening devices were not placed on two windows in room 2 to prevent unauthorised entry to the service. Infection Control: 3. It is acknowledged that a container of sterilisation solution was made up and immediately available for staff to use in the Wobbler room on the day of the inspection. However, there was a lack of clarity around the process of cleaning prior to placing soothers, toys and other equipment in the solution. 4. There was no foot pedal operated nappy change bin in the Wobbler room and Room 2 nappy changing areas for the hygienic disposal of soiled nappies. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: 1. The play structure known as Adventure Island has been fully closed off and is no longer in use within the service. The upper structure and slides are not accessible to children under any circumstances. The previous owners are currently attempting to sell t he structure, with the view to permanently remove the structure from the premises. In the interim children continue to use the room however the area where the upper structure and slides are located has been securely sectioned off and remains inaccessible. Staff actively supervise the room the ensure the restricted area is not accessed. The structure is longer in use and will be removed as soon as it is sold. 2. Window restrictors have been installed on the identified windows to ensure child safety. Infection Control: 3. Staff training on the sterilisation procedure was conducted during a staff meeting to ensure clarity and consistency of practice. The sterilisation procedure has been clearly displayed on the wall in the relevant area for ongoing staff reference. Further training was provided to reinforce the importance of ensuring that all mouthed objects are thoroughly cleaned in hot soapy water prior to being placed in the sterilisation solution. This measure has been implemented to strengthen hygiene practices and prevent reoccurrence. 4. Sealable foot-pedal operated nappy disposal bins have now been purchased and installed in all three nappy changing areas

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 27.

Inspection of 29 January 2025 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (a)(b) One verified reference was required for one staff member from a past employer or from a reputable if a past employer reference could not be obtained. (d) Police vetting was required for one adult who had resided outside the state for a period of longer than 6 consecutive months whose records were reviewed. (4) There was no qualification certificate on file for one staff member working directly with the children
Provider's corrective action:
  • (a) (b) reference obtained from previous employer and verified. (d) Application for police vetting submitted. (4) QQI component certificate modules and results QQI level 5 award

Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials

  • 1. The one table and nine chairs used in Wobbler room were not suitable for children aged 1-2 years to use for meals and table top activities as evidenced by the following observations: • At 12:14 hours it was observed that nine children aged 1-2 years were sitting on chairs that were too high for them as they were unable to place their feet on the floor for stability and balance. • Six of the nine chairs did not have supportive sides to the chairs. • The circular table was too small to accommodate nine children to eat their meal
Provider's corrective action:
  • 1. Current tables and chairs replaced with new table and chairs appropriately sized to accommodate the numbers of children in the care room. Going forward we will ensure suitable furniture if available in each age group

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • Infection Control: 1. The nappy change practices require to be review ed as it was observed that the disposable apron and gloves used were not removed and disposed o f after the used nappy was removed and bagged . This is not adequate for infection control purposes as it creates a potential risk of cross contamination. Safe Sleep: 2. The sleep room temperature was recorded as 13.6 o Celsius at 11:32am. The manager immediately boosted the heating, and the environmental temperature retur ned to the required 18 -22 o Celsius temperature range for safe sleep purposes. It is acknowledged that there were no children asleep in the sleep room at the time. 3. Two children had not adjusted to sleeping in cots and were observed to settle in the arms of staff members . Sleep plans completed in collaboration and agreed with parents/ guardians which involved an assessment of the individual child’s sleep routines and sleep requirements were required. It is acknowledged that there were sufficient facilities available. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • Infection Control: 1. Infection control – nappy changing policy re-issued to the team. One on one training on policy and procedure carried out by manager. Safe Sleep: 2. The safe sleep room temperature in the sleep room is maintained between 18 – 22 degrees. Checks are carried out on opening the service and heating is boosted to ensure correct temperature is achieved and maintained. Temperature checks will be carried out on our sleep room by management to ensure compliance. 3. Sleep plans completed in conjunction with parents are now in place. Prior to starting in the service, families will be encouraged to support their child to independently sleep which will support the children sleeping in the cots in the service

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 24, 25, 26, 28.

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