# Ringsend Creche Ltd, Dublin 4 — inspection reports and findings > Ringsend Creche Ltd (Dublin 4, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 4 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Ringsend Creche Ltd Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Dublin 4, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY350** · 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 15 June 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) The registered provider did not complete the following checks: (a) One written reference from a recent past employer had not been validated. (b) One written reference from a source other than a past employer had not been validated. Verification checks on adults must be completed prior to them having access to the children in order to establish they are appropriate to have access to children. (7) The registered provider did not ensure the following: (a) There was not sufficient documentary evidence available to establish that all new staff and existing staff received adequate information, training and supervision on the policies and procedures required under Schedule 5. For example, • Of the three new staff who commenced since the last inspection, there was documentary evidence available of an induction for one staff member. • Of the 24 staff who work in the service, there was documentary evidence of ongoing support and supervision for one staff member. • No training records were maintained. (c) There was not sufficient documentary evidence available to establish that all new staff and existing staff received adequate information, training and supervision on the appropriate practices related to the requirements of these regulations. For example, • Of the three new staff who commenced since the last inspection, there was documentary evidence available of an induction for one staff member. • Of the 24 staff who work in the service, there was documentary evidence available of ongoing support and supervision for one staff member. • No training records were maintained. This was not in line with the service staff training and supervision policies which were reviewed on the day. This had been identified as a non-compliance on the previous inspection, and the actions submitted failed to prevent a recurrence - (2) (a)(b) Evidence was submitted that the references were verified and a manager verification checklist is now in use to ensure references are checked. (7) (a) The registered provider reports that they have completed and fully documented the mandatory induction process for the remaining 2 new staff members and that they are currently completing on going one to one supervision sessions for all remaining active staff members to review service policies. The service induction process with new induction checklist for all new staff will be completed, signed by management. All staff members will receive formal supervision at scheduled intervals throughout the year, scheduled in a supervision calendar. (c) The registered provider reports that they conducted a whole in service training day to cover Tusla regulatory practices, room standards and compliance expectations. They have reviewed their practices with in line with their Staff Training & Supervision Policy. The manager is strictly now accountable for updating the training log immediately upon completion of any training session ##### Regulation 11 — Staffing levels - (2) The registered provider did not ensure that the minimum ratio of adults to children was maintained in the service. Observation on the day, a review of the roster and a review of previous attendance showed there was an insufficient number of adults available to the children in the Toddler room. One adult was rostered and was present to care for the six children in the one to two years age range who attend the room. Two adults are required for this number of children in this age range - (2) The service report that when the issue was identified, the ratio was adjusted to 1:5. This had been an oversight due to change over happening in this room. The roster for the remainder of the week was immediately reviewed and amended to make sure that a minimum of two staff members were assigned to the Toddler Room whenever it was needed. They have updated roster procedure to allow a signed off for management to check it weekly in accordance with child to adult ratios. Staff have also been reminded of required ratios ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - (1) (b) There was a lack of appropriate planning and organisation for sleep in the Toddler room which resulted in an environment that was not conducive to sleep and a prolonged transition to sleep. The transition to sleep was observed to commence at 12.35pm, and a review of documentation indicated that the three children did not go asleep until times ranging between 1.20 and 1.50pm. Children require planning and organisation to facilitate an established sleep routine to meet their need for rest. This had been identified as a non-compliance on the previous inspection, and the actions submitted failed to prevent a recurrence - (1) (b) The registered provider reports they have introduced a reviewed procedure to make the room more conductive to rest by changing the sleep room to a darker room. The children after dinner will now initiate a gradual wind down period to reduce restlessness and promote relaxation before children are placed in their beds. They report they have implemented sleep plans for all the children who will be sleeping and will reduce high energy activities in advance of sleep time to ensure better transitions all around ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The door to the Toddler room did not close securely. A child was observed pushing the door which reopened. This posed a potential finger-trap injury. 2. The recording of important information regarding the health and safety of children was incomplete and inconsistent. This could result in miscommunication or a delay in providing effective care for a child following an incident or the administration of medication. the following was observed: • Of the 18 accident and incident forms reviewed, 15 were incomplete. Four records required information such as evidence the parent had been informed of the incident, three did not include dates of birth of the children and seven did not record the date parents had been informed of the incident. • Of the four medication administration forms available, one did not have evidence the parents had been informed of the administration of the medication. This was identified as a non-compliance on the last inspection and the actions submitted failed to prevent a recurrence. 3. There was no documentary evidence that risks assessments and cleaning checks had been completed on a daily basis in the Playgroup room in recent weeks, which posed a risk of potential hazards not being identified. The impact of this can be seen in the non-compliances detailed under points 4, 6, 14. 4. A cleaning agent was accessible to children by the sink in the Playgroup room which posed an injury risk. 5. Garda vetting was available for a staff member. However, this vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: 6. There were no covers on two cushions in the Playgroup room, which leaves a surface that can’t be adequately cleaned. 7. Children’s snacks comprising of fruit and crackers was observed to be served directly onto the table in the Toddler 1 room which posed an increased risk of cross-contamination. Administration of Medication: The administration of medication was not sufficient to support effective safe practice and was not in line with the service policy on the administration of medication. 8. There was no care plan available for a child who required a specific type of medication. It is acknowledged that this child was not present on the day of the inspection. This was identified as a non- compliance on the last inspection and the actions submitted failed to prevent a recurrence. 9. Prescription medication was observed to be stored unlabelled in a child’s cubby, with no details of the name of the child or the dosage required. It is acknowledged that this child was not present on the day of the inspection. Safe Sleep: The following practices were not in line with safe sleep practice: 10. The temperature of the rooms was not maintained between 18-22°C whilst children over one year were sleeping. Temperatures ranging between 23.9 - 24.6oC were recorded by the inspector. The following documentation to facilitate safe sleep for children under two years old in line with current safe sleep guidance was not available: 11. There was no agreed sleep plan available which detailed a plan for moving a child from a cot to a floor bed, including the developmental considerations for the move. It is acknowledged there was parental consent for children under two years to sleep on a floor bed. 12. A documented sleep risk assessment had not been carried out prior to children under the age of two years sleeping on floor beds. An assessment of the potential hazards in the care room while children sleep on low beds should be carried out prior to sleep-time to mitigate any potential risks. 13. The service safe sleep policy had not been updated to include reference to current safe sleep guidance. Staff require clearly documented guidance on the procedures to be followed to facilitate safe sleep practice. Fire Safety: The following impeded the safe evacuation of children in the event of an emergency: 14. The fire exit in the Playgroup room was obstructed by a bin and an air cooler unit. It is acknowledged that these were easily movable objects which had been placed there to facilitate supervision of a child. 15. The details of the attendance of the six children present in the Toddler room were not recorded as present in the attendance book when reviewed by the inspector at 10.40am. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. A safety gate was fitted to the doorway, minimising the risk of finger trap injury. Staff have been informed to use the gate at all times. 2. The service report they have updated all incomplete forms. Staff were informed of the importance of completing medical consent forms, accident reports. Management will review and sign every form within 24 hours of incidents to verify its completion before it gets archived. 3. The service report they have updated all incomplete forms. Staff were informed to ensure all required daily risk assessments and cleaning checklists are completed and recorded going forward. These will be reviewed by Management via a new management checklist. 4. The cleaning agent was removed and will be stored out of reach of children. Staff were informed of the importance of completing room risk assessments. 5. The garda vetting application was resubmitted and the service have completed a risk assessment ensuring the staff member will not have unsupervised access with children at any time. The service will ensure re-vetting will happen in a timely manner. Infection Control: 6. The cushions were removed from the Playgroup room floor on the day of inspection. They have been replaced with cushions fitted with wipeable covers that comply with standard infection control. The service report daily checks will be in place. 7. The service ensures the practice of serving food directly on to the table surface was stopped. All staff were informed of the risk of cross contamination. Administration of Medication: 8. Evidence was submitted that a care plan was developed, and the service will ensure that care plans will be developed before children commence in the service. 9. The medication was immediately removed from the open cubby area on the day of inspection and was properly labelled with the child’s full name, prescribed dosage, and expiry date. All staff have been re-trained on medication safe storage at a staff meeting. Safe Sleep: 10. The service report they have purchased cooling fans to actively manage air circulation and to help lower temperature down to mandatory 18 - 22 bracket in the summer months and digital thermometers to monitor the temperatures. Staff have been reminded to do regular checks of the temperature to ensure it does not go over 22. 11. Individualised sleep plans were developed detailing developmental considerations. These will now be in use for all children under the age of two years moving from a cot to a floor bed. 12. A new sleep risk assessment template was developed for use prior to sleep, and this have been updated in the service sleep policy. 13. The service sleep policy was updated with reference to the current sage sleep guidance. This was shared with staff. Fire Safety: 14. The service reports the bin and air cooler unit were immediately removed from the fire exit path in the Playgroup Room. Both have been permanently relocated to a safer position of the room. A sign was placed instructing staff to keep the fire exit clear. 15. The service report that once flagged this issue was immediately updated in the attendance book. The management check list introduced has a check to review the attendance of children in line with the attendance log ##### Regulation 27 — Supervision - Children in the 3 to 6 years age range were observed to be unsupervised while using the toilet. This posed a potential risk to the children due to the following hazards which were identified: • The kitchen door was not fully secured throughout the inspection, with the handle of the door to the kitchen within reach of the children. On occasions the door was observed to be open. This was not in line with the service policy on the supervision of children which stated staff will always be within hearing range of the children, which was not observed on inspection. • The door to the Toddler 1 room was propped open, and the emergency exit which was in the care room was propped open for a period of time as children went to the outdoor play area. There was potential risk that the children could have exited the service unsupervised. It is acknowledged that staff were monitoring the door as children made their way to the outdoor area. The risks identified with the kitchen being accessible had been identified as a non-compliance on the previous two inspections and the actions submitted failed to prevent a recurrence - A gate has been installed on the kitchen door; this will restrict access to the kitchen. Staff have been informed to ensure that the doors within the service are secured, and to be within hearing range of the children while they independently use the toilet ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) The registered provider did not ensure the premises was cleaned, maintained and repaired as required. The following was observed: 1. Rubbish and debris was observed in the outdoor play area and the route from the main building to the Preschool room to the rear of the premises. The outdoor risk assessment had not been completed since the week ending 22 May 2026. 2. The door to the Preschool building appeared to be damaged and was sticking. In the playgroup room the following was observed: 3. The plaster on the walls was damaged with holes evident; leaving an unfinished surface. 4. The paint on the windowsills was peeling and chipped; leaving an unfinished surface. In the sanitary area the following was observed: 5. There was a build-up of what appeared to be dead insects in the light fitting. 6. There was a build-up of dust on extractor van on the left side of the room. 7. Sections of the radiator were rusted, leaving an un-wipeable surface. This was identified as a non- compliance on the last inspection and the actions submitted failed to prevent a recurrence. (e) The water temperature in the wash hand basin used by the children in the Toddler 2 room exceeded the recommended temperature of 43oC. A temperature of 44oC was recorded by the inspector at 11.12am - (d) 1. The outdoor area is now clear of rubbish and debris. Staff were reminded to ensure they complete the outdoor risk checks which will be reviewed by management. 2. The service report that the door was repaired and is now closing effectively. This will be monitored. 3. Management report the walls have been sanded and will ensure monthly inspection will be carried out on walls, skirtings and window sills. 4. Management report the sills have been painted and will ensure monthly inspection will be carried out on walls, skirtings and window sills. 5. The management company of the building were informed of this issue, and evidence was submitted that a pest control company has been engaged. The service report they will fit light fittings with insect proof seals and the pest control company check will now monitor for and prevent pest entry. 6. Management report the ventilation unit was cleaned and will ensure weekly inspection will be carried out. 7. Management report the radiators have been sanded, painted and treated and will ensure monthly inspection will be carried out. (e) Thermostatic Mixing Valve connected to the wash and hand basin in Toddler 2 room was adjusted and recalibrated to restrict the maximum hot water output. The service will ensure the water is checked by staff Found compliant: Regulation 21. #### Inspection of 26 March 2026 — Change in Circumstance Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. #### Inspection of 20 May 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** An Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued under ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (9)(7)(a)(b)(c) There was no available documentation to demonstrate that staff were appropriately supervised and provided with appropriate information and training in line with the service policies on staff training and supervision. The following was observed: • There was no documentary evidence available to show that staff had attended or received ongoing training on topics and policies which included safe sleep, positive behaviour management strategies, play and activities. This was confirmed with staff on the day of inspection. It is acknowledged that staff spoke of the preschool care room receiving training on the transition of children to school, there was no documentary evidence of this and it did not include the wider full day care setting or children. • The registered provider did not ensure that regular supervision or appraisals were undertaken with staff, this is at variance from the service supervision policy which states supervision will take place every six weeks, with appraisals occurring annually. Supervision and appraisal of staff supports high quality care practices and maintains child wellbeing. • There was no documentary evidence to show that management undertook regular audits of health and care practices within the service. This is at variance from the staff training policy and does not support high quality care practices - The registered provider has stated that staff training records have been updated to include recent training on safe sleep, behaviour management, play and activities. All staff have recently completed training. Documentation has now been gathered and filed to reflect staff attendance. A training schedule is now in place to ensure all staff complete and record ongoing mandatory training. Supervision meetings are carried out with all staff and recorded using a standardised supervision template. The service has amended their Supervision Policy to state supervision will take place every 6 months instead of the previous oversight of 6 weeks and annual appraisals will take place, with evidence recorded. Health and care audits were completed by management and documented to address the gaps in the previous oversight ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (i) The registered provider did not ensure that the full details of a staff roster were available for inspection. The roster presented for review on the morning of inspection was dated incorrectly and did not include the times of work or breaktimes of any staff member. This was a non-compliance noted on inspection in November 2024. (j) Two medication administration records were available for review. The following was missing • A child’s date of birth was missing on two forms. This is a necessary identifier for medication administration. • A parent signature was missing on one child’s form for two days medication was given. Potentially parents becoming unaware of medication given to their child. • This was a non-compliance noted on inspection in November 2024. Corrective and preventative actions submitted by the registered provider were insufficient to prevent this noncompliance from reoccurring. (k) A sample of eleven accident and incident forms were reviewed, and none were found to be completed in full. The following was missing. • Eleven forms had no date of birth of the child. • Two forms did not have a child’s surname. • Two forms had no date of incident recorded. • Four forms had no staff signature. • One form had no parent signature. • Four forms had no date noted with the parent signature. • Three forms were not signed by a manager - (i) The staff roster format was immediately updated to include accurate dates, start/end times and designated breaks for all staff. The manager is now responsible for daily verification of the rosters accuracy before opening. (j) The affected records were corrected immediately. Parents were contacted to complete signatures where possible. A review of all existing medication forms was conducted to ensure completeness. (k) All incomplete accident and incident forms were reviewed and updated where possible. An audit of accident/incident forms from the last 12 months was completed. All staff involved were informed and reminded of the documentation requirements. Service accident/ incident forms are to be reviewed monthly as standard practice ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - 1. The registered provider did not ensure that positive behaviour strategies were implemented consistently throughout the service, the following was observed. • In the outdoor area a 20-month-old child was observed to be distressed and crying seeking physical comfort, an adult appeared frustrated, the adult redirected the child to walking and did not meet their physical need for comfort. This is at variance from the service policy on behavioural management which states that children are supported to recognise, express and cope positively with emotions. • A 22-month-old child in the Wobbler room repeatedly threw bricks without limits or age-appropriate boundaries set by care staff. Children need a clear, consistent and reasonable approach to negative behaviours that is appropriate for their age. Children communicate their needs through behaviours; adults need to respond in a consistent child centred manner. • The registered provider did not demonstrate that audits of health and care practices of staff were undertaken within the service, this is in variance from the service policy on staff training. 2. In the Wobbler room the sleep needs of two children aged 22-23 months were not observed to be met on the day of inspection. Between 10:48am and 12:43am two children were observed to cry, rub their eyes and become upset, one child was observed to lie in cosy corner with their soother and requested a comforter, staff acknowledged that the children were tired but did not place them down to sleep in a cot despite cots being available. Staff advised that children can ‘sleep where they fall’. The bedtime routine commenced at 12:49am and was abandoned at 1:07pm as children were unsettled. Staff should be responsive to the children’s sleep cues to ensure their need for sleep are met in a timely manner. 3. Transitions in the Wobbler room were observed to be disorganised, chaotic, unplanned and did not support the children to move between activities. The following was observed: • In the Wobbler room dinner was brought into the care room at 12:12am, children’s hands were then washed, and they begin to sing, one child is observed crying in their chair, two children are served food at 12:22pm with all children served dinner by 12:25pm. • In the Wobbler room the sleep time routine commenced at 12:38, four children were brought to the sleep room. Two children were observed to climb on cots, three children were then given bottles of milk on a duvet in the cosy corner, there was no individual care plan on sleep transitions or rationale for bottle use. Staff were overheard asking which child goes in which cot and which bed. One other staff member was cleaning throughout this time. Staff advised that one child does not sleep, and they were prepared to go to another care room. At 12:56pm three children were unsettled in cots; two children were drinking bottles of milk on duvets in the cosy corner. At 1:07pm two children are lifted from the cot as they are unsettled. More milk was given to one child on the duvet in the cozy corner. the Child who was going to another care room is observed asleep in a cot. Coordinated and well organised transitions give children a sense of security and prepares them to regulate change. 4. Water was not freely available to children in the Playgroup room. It is acknowledged that there was a fresh jug of water and cups, but these were placed out of reach of children, preventing ease of access. 5. The registered provider did not ensure that children were provided with suitable toys and materials to facilitate and extend their play experience, for example. • Props were not available for use with two garages in the outdoor area, while in the Toddler room props were not easily accessible in the kitchen area, props and supporting equipment allow children to engage in spontaneous, interest-based play experiences and extends their learning. • In the outdoor area there were no materials or equipment available for children who chose to engage in more restful activities. For example, the doll’s house was broken, there was no chalk available for mark making on the wall, the sensory sandpit was stored away from the area. This prevents children from promoting self-regulation skills. 6. Toys and equipment were not accessible to children on the day of inspection, for example. • In the Wobbler room a selection of books, sensory blocks and figures were placed on high shelving out of reach for children in this room. • In the Playgroup room the selection of props and toys were observed to be piled on top of each other or stored in closed shelving preventing engagement. Children were observed to abandon play as they could not see what they required. • In the Toddler room kitchen props were not located next to the kitchen, it is acknowledged that these props were present in the room however they were not freely accessible to children limiting their play experience and learning. • In the Playgroup room children’s coats and hats were stored out of reach on high hooks. This prevents children from independently participating in self-care skills. (3) In the Wobbler room following a minor dispute between two children, a child was repeatedly excluded from the group and placed on their own, the child’s behaviour escalated to throwing toys and pulling at boxes, during this time staff clean, no explanation, comfort or positive strategies to resolve the conflict were offered. This practice is emotionally harmful to the development of a child and may impact their overall emotional development. Children require positive strategies in order to regulate and manage normal developmental behaviours - 1. The registered provider ensures that staff will follow the service Behaviour Management policy on different strategies and reminded to support and cope positively with children’s emotions. Staff have been reallocated care rooms. Reflective supervision sessions were held with staff to ensure understanding of child-centred approaches to behaviour and emotional regulation. A full review of auditing procedures was carried out immediately following the inspection. A new audit template has been introduced to standardise how staff health and care practices are reviewed and documented. All audits are now being conducted and signed off by the room leader and then reviewed by the manager on a scheduled basis. Ongoing monthly observations and feedback by the room leader/manager will monitor staff responsiveness and behaviour strategies. The Behaviour policy has been revised, and staff were reminded to follow policy when in times of difficulty or frustration to ensure positive behaviour strategies are implemented consistently. Audit findings will be discussed at staff meetings and will inform any necessary refresher training. 2. The registered provider has stated that following on from Supervision and Support meetings with staff, they have been reminded to be more observant to meets the children’s needs. Staff will now be more vigilant to recognising and responding to sleep cues and adhering to individual sleep plans. Sleep routines have been reviewed and updated in individual care plans, co-signed by parents and room staff when needed. 3. The registered provider stated that staff were reminded of transition management strategies, including preparing children with verbal cues and managing environmental calm during change. Specific guidance was provided regarding bottle use and sleep arrangements to ensure all staff know the plan for each child. Each room now holds a transition checklist for major parts of the day (e.g.: meals, naps, outdoor time) room leaders will ensure routines are followed and transitions are consistent. 4. The registered provider has stated that a child self service station has been set up in the Playgroup room, with low level jugs and cups. Staff are to monitor water availability and encourage independence. Water set up is included in the daily room set up. 5. The outdoor area has been reorganised to include different activity zones including a discovery zone with child focused natural materials. All equipment has been reviewed for safety and accessibility. There is an outdoor checklist that will ensure all areas are maintained, well equipped and aligned with the child’s interests. Staff have been reminded to monitor usage as part of their daily outdoor routines. 6. The registered provider has stated that all shelves have been re-organised to child level with props in all areas visible and clearly stored. Coats and hats are now placed on low level shelving and high hooks are taken off the wall. The Wobbler room has been reorganised to support safe and independent access for younger children. The room layout is now scheduled with key staff along with the help of Better Start - The registered provider has stated that immediately following on from the staff meeting all staff were reminded of conflict resolution. Reflective supervision was held with the staff involved to re-establish expectations around inclusion and emotional development. Staff have been reallocated care rooms. A new ‘Emotional Support Toolkit’ has been introduced in each room with visuals, sensory tools and scripts for positive guidance. Behaviour management is now a standing item at team meetings. Observations by senior staff will check that positive strategies are consistently implemented ##### Regulation 22 — Food and drink - 1. The registered provider did ensure that there was no alternative hot lunch option given to children who refused to eat the hot lunch provided. An alternative meal should be provided to ensure that children receive adequate food and nutrition to support overall development - 1. The registered provider has stated that a review of the current menu and food provision policy was carried out. As of 7th of July a standard alterative hot meal option is now made available each day (e.g plain pasta, toast with beans, or vegetable soup) Kitchen and room staff have been briefed on the importance of responding promptly when a child refuses food. A clear communication system between room staff and kitchen has been implemented to ensure backup meals are delivered efficiently. A new food refusal log has been introduced in each room to track instances of refusal, reason (if known), alterative offered and accepted/rejected. These logs are completed by the room leader to identify patterns and support children who may need further intervention. Parents are informed of repeated refusals and consulted regarding food preferences or additional dietary needs ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The service was not adequately secured to prevent access by unauthorised persons when the inspectors arrived at the service. The main door to the service was unlocked and open throughout the inspection. It is acknowledged that a second door which was fitted with a coded lock was present in the reception area however this was adjacent to an unmanned reception desk which was low and easily traversed which allowed access by unauthorised persons. An Immediate Action Notice was issued to the deputy person in charge on the day of inspection. 2. The registered provider did not ensure that an individual medical healthcare plan was available for a child who required emergency medication. It is acknowledged that adults were aware of the health needs of this child and could outline the procedure for administration, however, this poses a risk of delayed response to a medical emergency and is at variance from the service policy on medication administration. 3. The kitchen was not adequately secured to prevent access by the children between 10:02am and 10:14am. the kitchen door was observed to be open along with doors into the Playgroup room, preschool 1 and Preschool 2 rooms, which opened onto the same corridor as the kitchen. This has a potential risk to children accessing hazardous equipment. This was a non-compliance identified on the last inspection in November 2024. 4. In the Wobbler room chairs were observed to be stacked at waist height. This is a risk of injury. This was a non-compliance noted on the last inspection. Corrective and preventative actions put in place by the registered provider were insufficient to address this non- compliance. 5. A wet mop and bucket was stored in the children’s sanitary area, this was observed to be used for cleaning with harmful chemicals then placed back in reach of children. Potentially exposing children to harmful chemicals and bacteria. This was removed on the day of inspection by the deputy person in charge when brought to their attention. 6. The registered provider did not ensure that equipment and materials were stored in a safe manner to prevent injury to the children should they pull them down and plastic bags containing recycling materials were accessible in the care rooms posing a risk of suffocation. 7. Trailing flexes were observed in reach of children in the Playgroup room. This poses a strangulation risk to children. 8. The surface in the outdoor area was damaged and uneven which posed a trip hazard risk to children within the area. This was a non-compliance noted on the last inspection. Corrective and preventative actions put in place by the registered provider were insufficient to address this non- compliance. Infection Control: 9. Handwashing practices were inconsistent across the service and not in line with the handwashing policy, for example. After mealtimes children’s hands and faces were wiped with baby wipes, this is not sufficient for removing harmful bacteria. 10. The covering of the nappy changing unit was broken preventing affective cleaning. 11. A pedal operated bin was not available for the disposal of contaminated items in the sanitary and nappy changing area. This posed a risk of harmful cross contamination of bacteria. This was a non-compliance noted on the last inspection. Corrective and preventative actions put in place by the registered provider were insufficient to address this non- compliance. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Immediately following the inspection, the main entry door is now kept locked at all times, with access controlled by a doorbell. Parents and staff have been told about the new main door system with signage placed on the door stating this. Daily checks will take place by the manger to ensure the main door remains closed. 2. An individual medical care plan has been completed. All children with allergies or medical needs are now flagged in a health file and new enrolment require full medical signed disclosures before starting. 3. The kitchen door is now kept closed at all times with staff standing next to the door when shopping is delivered so children are prevented from accessing the kitchen. Staff have been reminded to ensure the kitchen door is kept closed at all times. 4. The chairs were immediately unstacked, and staff were retrained on safe storage of furniture with visual prompts in place in the room showing safe storage methods. 5. The mop and cleaning materials were removed on the day of inspection. A staff only designated storage cupboard is now used for all cleaning supplies. A daily log now includes safe storage of cleaning equipment. 6. All recycling bags and large materials were relocated out of children’s reach. Heavier items were rehomed in locked cupboards. Room leaders will carry out weekly checks for any hanging or pull-down hazards. All large and loose materials have been removed from children’s reach and placed in secure storage; recycling bags are no longer in use in the rooms. 7. All flexes were immediately removed or secured to walls. Any use of plug-in devices will be risk assessed and logged with the manager. 8. The damaged section was temporarily cordoned off after the inspection. The service is in the process of having the surface re-layed and have managed to access funding for this and will take place soon after a new portacabin is built. The outdoor area is now subject to a site safety inspection with wear and tear being reported to management. Infection Control: 9. The registered provider stated that all staff were retrained on the Hand Hygiene Policy. Visual prompts have been placed near sinks to reinforce the correct handwashing steps. Baby wipes are no longer used. Handwashing has been added to the staff observation form for monitoring. 10. The nappy changing unit was removed and replaced with a wipeable surface unit. Maintenance checks will now include sanitation surface inspection. 11. A new pedal operated bin was installed immediately in the nappy changing area. All sanitary and nappy areas now include pedal bins and are checked daily for function and cleanliness ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) The registered provider did not ensure that the service was adequately cleaned, maintained and repaired to ensure the safety of the children. 1. A malodour was noted in the nappy changing area from 11:42am to 15:39pm, there is no documentary evidence to indicate that this area was cleaned. This is at variance from the service policy on nappy changing. 2. There were a number of areas throughout the service that needed maintenance or repair, for example. o In the sanitary area the radiators were rusty with peeling paint observed. This was a non- compliance noted on the last inspection. Corrective and preventative actions put in place by the registered provider were insufficient to address this non- compliance. o There was no toilet seat on one toilet used by children o One toilet was locked and not in use due to repair. o Damage was observed on the lower shelving units in the Wobbler, Toddler, Playgroup room, Preschool 2 rooms, this poses a risk of splinters to children and prevents ineffective cleaning. This was a non-compliance noted on the last inspection. Corrective and preventative actions put in place by the registered provider were insufficient to address this non- compliance. o The surround of the sink area in the Toddler room was dirty and cracked with large gaps, preventing ineffective cleaning. This was a non-compliance noted on the last inspection. Corrective and preventative actions put in place by the registered provider were insufficient to address this non- compliance. 3. Doors, surfaces and floors were observed to be visibly dirty with sticky residue present. Cleaning schedules on display in the care rooms did not outline the consistency of cleaning and there were no cleaning schedules on display for the sanitary, nappy or outdoor areas. 4. In the Playgroup room the coat hook which held both adult and children’s coats was coming away from the wall. Poses a potential risk of injury - (d) 1. The registered provider stated that the nappy area was deep cleaned immediately after the inspection. Staff were reminded to complete the Nappy and Bathroom audit at scheduled intervals. A dedicated cleaning rota is on display for nappy/ toilet areas. The area is monitored and signed off by staff and reviewed by room leaders. 2. The registered provider stated that sanitary radiators were replaced, the broken toilet seat was replaced, and the locked toilet is now repaired and returned to service. Shelving damage in Wobbler, Toddler, Playgroup, Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 are in the process of being replaced. Replacement of shelving has already taken place in the Toddler room; this includes the Toddler room sink. Work is being undertaken after hours. A full maintenance audit was completed and a repair log created. Maintenance checks will now be checked for radiators, shelving, bathroom fixtures and sink area. 3. The registered provider state that all rooms were deeply cleaned after the inspection. New room cleaning checklists were introduced and are completed daily and field weekly. Cleaning routines are displayed in all areas. And spot checks will take place weekly. 4. The registered provider stated that the hook was removed immediately, and all coats are stored at a lower level. All coat storage areas across the rooms were inspected and reinforced were necessary Found compliant: Regulation 11. ### Earlier inspections - 12 November 2024 — Inspection Report · PDF ### Other services in Dublin - [Rivervalley Crèche](/creche/rivervalley-creche-swords.md) Swords - [Rivervalley Early Learning Centre](/creche/rivervalley-early-learning-centre-swords.md) Swords - [Roola Boola Creche & Montessori](/creche/roola-boola-creche-montessori-dublin-18.md) Dublin 18 - [Rose Cottage](/creche/rose-cottage-dublin-11.md) Dublin 11 - [Safari Childcare](/creche/safari-childcare-islandbridge.md) Islandbridge - [Sherpa Kids Gaelscoil Laighean](/creche/sherpa-kids-gaelscoil-laighean-dublin-14.md) Dublin 14 - [St. Kevin's Family Resource Centre Childcare Service](/creche/st-kevin-s-family-resource-centre-childcare-service-dublin-24.md) Dublin 24 - [The Marist Creche](/creche/the-marist-creche-dublin-12.md) Dublin 12 - [Bizzy B's Afterschool & Pre School](/creche/bizzy-b-s-afterschool-pre-school-dublin-11.md) Dublin 11 - [Kilbarrack Foxfield Preschool](/creche/kilbarrack-foxfield-preschool-dublin-5.md) Dublin 5 [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/ringsend-creche-ltd-dublin-4/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11