# Respond Early Years Service, Carraig Liath, Midleton — inspection reports and findings > Respond Early Years Service, Carraig Liath (Midleton, Co. Cork): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Respond Early Years Service, Carraig Liath Full Day · 1 - 6 Years · Midleton, Cork · Tusla ID **TU2021CC007** · Registered since 14 December 2024 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 27 May 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (d) • It was not possible to determine the requirement or otherwise for additional police vetting, in respect of one adult, as their curriculum vitae was incomplete. • See also statutory notice section, in relation to Immediate Action Notice IAN1885 and Improvement Notice IN1887 served. (3) As per part (2)(d), two certified translations for police vetting had not been obtained before these adults commenced their roles at the childcare facility - (d) The written reply from the registered provider outlined that the staff member’s CV was updated to account for full employment history. The relevant police vetting was sent to a certified translation service on the day of inspection and the translated document was forwarded to early years inspector, before the staff member returned to working directing with the children. The staff file checklist has been updated, to include ensuring that there are no gaps in CVs and that translation of police vetting is obtained. The recruitment procedure has also been updated. (3) The two police vetting records were translated and certified by a registered translator. Neither staff member engaged in contact work again, until approval was given. As a preventive measure, the staff file checklist was updated to ensure that translation of police vetting is obtained via a registered translator Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 20, 23, 25, 26. #### Inspection of 1 October 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - The requirement for either the person in charge or a named deputy to be on the premises at all times, while the service is in operation, was not met. The staff roster for the current week indicated that neither the person in charge nor the deputy were rostered on duty for the following dates and times: • 30/9/24: 4.30pm to 5.00pm • 1/10/2024: 8.00am to 9.00am • 2/10/2024: 4.30pm to 5.00pm • 3/10/2024: 8.00am to 9.00am • 4/10/2024: 4.30am to 5.00pm This was confirmed during discussion with the person in charge - Two written and validated references were unavailable in respect of one of the adults. (d) The required police vetting was not available for the same adult, who had resided outside of the State for a period that exceeded six consecutive months, while over the age of 18 - The written reply from the registered provider outlined that the new staff roster will ensure that either the manager or the deputy manager will be onsite at all times. In the event that both may be unavailable, a designated person in charge will be named on the roster that will be displayed in the entrance hall. As a preventive measure, the regional manager will ensure that the deputy manager’s leave does not coincide with the service manager’s leave. All management are now aware that a designated person in charge must always be onsite and parents and visitors must be informed of who the designated person in charge is. The person in charge will be noted on the staff roster and updated as required - Validated references are now in place for the adult. (d) The adult has applied for police vetting from the relevant country ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. In the Toddler room, the fridge which was used to store medication was not secured. This posed a risk of a child accessing and ingesting a potentially harmful substance. Infection Control: 2. A nappy changing mat was observed to be stored on the floor of the sanitary facility adjacent to the Pre- school room. During subsequent discussion with the person in charge, the inspectors were advised that children’s nappies were changed by placing the changing mat onto the floor. This posed a risk of cross infection. Safe Sleep: 3. The digital application used to record the physical checks of sleeping children did not include provision to document the children’s breathing or colour, as required to ensure that thorough sleep checks are conducted and recorded. It was acknowledged that when asked to describe the process of checking sleeping children, the deputy stated that the children’s breathing and colour was assessed, however, this practice was not reflected in the available electronic records. Fire Safety: 4. In the Toddler outdoor play area, it was noted that a mud kitchen had been placed in between two walls, which obstructed part of the fire exit route. It was acknowledged that following discussion with the deputy, the equipment was removed. However, this may have delayed a timely exit in the event of a fire. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. The response stated that a lock has been installed on the fridge, in order to make it inaccessible to children. All staff have been instructed to ensure that the fridge is secured at all times. Infection Control: 2. Preschool children who may require nappy changing are now being changed in the nappy changing room, adjacent to the Toddler room. This sanitary facility has two nappy changing stations. The nappy changing mat has been removed from the preschool sanitary facility and all staff have been informed to use the nappy changing facility adjacent to the Toddler room. The service manager will oversee the implementation of this new procedure and ensure that it is being adhered to. Safe Sleep: 3. The service has resumed the use of the paper recording system, that had been in place before using the digital application. This record includes all of the required checks, during sleep times. All staff have been instructed to cease using the digital application for sleep checks and to resume using the paper record. Fire Safety: 4. The written reply stated that the mud kitchen has been moved and is no longer obstructing the exit from the outdoor play area Found compliant: Regulation 10, 11, 16, 19, 22, 28. ### Other services in Cork - [Respond Early Years Service, Millpark](/creche/respond-early-years-service-millpark-blackpool.md) Blackpool - [Respond Early Years Service, Oakfield Close](/creche/respond-early-years-service-oakfield-close-mallow.md) Mallow - [Riverside House Montessori](/creche/riverside-house-montessori-doneraile.md) Doneraile - [S O F Childcare](/creche/s-o-f-childcare-mallow.md) Mallow - [Shanakiel Childcare](/creche/shanakiel-childcare-shanakiel.md) Shanakiel - [Súgradh Pre-School](/creche/sugradh-pre-school-mitchelstown.md) Mitchelstown - [Toddle Inn Childcare](/creche/toddle-inn-childcare-glounthaune.md) Glounthaune - [Boherbue Educare Centre CLG](/creche/boherbue-educare-centre-clg-mallow.md) Mallow - [Midleton Community Forum CLG](/creche/midleton-community-forum-clg-midleton.md) Midleton - [Heronswood Childcare Centre](/creche/heronswood-childcare-centre-carrigaline.md) Carrigaline [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/respond-early-years-service-carraig-liath-midleton/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11