# Robeen Community Playschool, Hollymount — inspection reports and findings > Robeen Community Playschool (Hollymount, Co. Mayo): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Robeen Community Playschool Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Hollymount, Mayo · Tusla ID **TU2015MO102** · 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 21 May 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not carried out completely before two staff members were appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service. (4) There were two staff members working directly with children who was unable to provide evidence that they had obtained an award in Early Childhood Care and Education at least to level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework - The service reviewed the qualification status of all staff members following the inspection. One staff member has provided evidence of qualification recognition. The second staff member has been allocated to school-age childcare duties only and is not counted towards the preschool qualification requirement while qualification recognition is being processed. An application has been submitted through the fast-track qualification recognition process and the service is currently awaiting a decision. Management will continue to monitor progress and ensure compliance with qualification requirements ##### Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service - • The nappy changing policy did not state that adults’ hands must be washed before and after nappy changing - The nappy changing policy has been reviewed and updated. A staff supervision meeting took place and staff received training on the updated policy ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - The following non compliances may pose as a safety risk to children: General Safety: 1. There were two bolts on the fire emergency door out of the Toddler room on the ground floor. 2. A baby gate was blocking the emergency fire exit from the Junior room which may pose as a safety risk to children. The following may pose as a risk of cross infection for a preschool child: Infection Control: 3. At 10:35 in the nappy changing area off the Toddler playroom there were 2 training potties with urine in each of them. This was brought to the attention of the adults by the inspectors. 4. Two of five adults were observed at nappy changing and did not wash children’s hands after nappy changing. 5. In the Toddler room nappy changing area three barrier creams were not individully labelled with a child’s name and were in use. Safe Sleep: 6. During sleep time in the designated sleep area in the Toddler room the area was dark at the back of the sleep area. There was insufficient ambient light to allow staff to properly conduct the required physical sleep checks on sleeping children. This may present as a safety risk to sleeping children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: (1) Following the inspection the bolts were removed immediately from the door in the toddler room. The fire officer visited on the 27TH of May 2026 and assessed all fire safety arrangements. Staff have been reminded of emergency evacuation procedures and the importance of maintaining clear unobstructed emergency exits at all times. (2) The baby gate was removed immediately. The fire officer visited on the 27TH of May 2026 and assessed all fire safety arrangements. Staff have been reminded of emergency evacuation procedures and the importance of maintaining clear unobstructed emergency exits at all times. Infection Control: (3) Following the inspection, a staff supervision meeting was held to address all issues relating to infection control, hygiene practices and nappy changing procedures. Staff have received retraining in these areas. (4) Following the inspection, a staff supervision meeting was held to address all issues relating to infection control, hygiene practices and nappy changing procedures. Staff have received retraining in these areas. The nappy changing policy has been reviewed and updated. (5) Following the inspection, a staff supervision meeting was held to address all issues relating to infection control, hygiene practices and nappy changing procedures. Staff have received retraining in these areas. Safe Sleep: (6) A new light was fitted with a dimmer switch. There is now sufficient light with an ambient glow so staff can now conduct checks for children’s safe sleep. This will be monitored through rick assessments of the care room Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25. #### Inspection of 20 March 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 10, 11, 19, 25, 27. #### Inspection of 27 May 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - The documentation on file for one of the adults who worked directly with children did not show that they had achieved the required qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent - (a) Discussion with staff found that induction training was carried out for new staff in the service however there were no written records available regarding induction of new staff - The service advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action (4) It was confirmed by the service that two additional educational modules were needed to be completed by the staff member to achieve the required qualification. The staff member has been removed from the full day care service and will remain working with school aged children until they have achieved the required qualification - (a) Staff induction will be documented for all new staff. Copies will be kept on file in the service ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - (a) Plates/bowls were not provided for the infants to eat from at morning snack time in the Baby playroom. Children were observed eating food including chopped fruit and grated cheese directly off the table at snack time - The service advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action - (a) Suction bowls have been purchased for the Baby room. Children’s snacks from home will be provided in bowls for mealtimes ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting available for one staff member was not dated within the previous three years and not in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. A section of wood on a boat in the outdoor play area was damaged and splintered posing a safety risk to children. Infection Control: 3. The children in one playroom did not wash their hands directly before eating their dinner. After dinner their faces and hands were cleaned by staff using a wipe, but their hands were not washed posing a potential infection control risk. 4. The liquid soap dispenser in the Senior preschool sanitary area was broken therefore children did not have access to soap for safe hand hygiene practices. 5. A sink used in the Senior preschool playroom did not have a working hot water tap, resulting in cold water being used to wash children’s hands. Safe Sleep: 6. Some of the cot mattresses in the Baby sleep room and Toddler sleep area did not have waterproof protective covering in place. There was insufficient evidence that a foam cot mattress in the Baby sleep room with a waterproof mattress protector cover met the required safety standards. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The service advised in writing that: - General Safety: 1. Following the inspection, staff were notified of their garda vetting renewal requirements and reminders are now set to alert staff regarding renewals before three years have passed. 2. The section of the boat has been sanded, power washed and re-painted. Infection Control: 3. Staff have been notified of their duty to prevent infectious diseases and handwashing is taking place consistently throughout transitions. 4. The soap dispenser has been fixed in the sanitary unit used by children in Senior preschool room. 5. The tap in Senior preschool playroom has been fixed and now has hot water. Safe Sleep: 6. The service has purchased new waterproof protective sheets and a new mattress for a cot in Baby sleep room Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25. ### Other services in Mayo - [Ros Na Réaltóg](/creche/ros-na-realtog-castlebar.md) Castlebar - [Roundfort Kreative Kidz](/creche/roundfort-kreative-kidz-hollymount.md) Hollymount - [Smarties Montessori School](/creche/smarties-montessori-school-westport.md) Westport - [Stepping Stones Montessori](/creche/stepping-stones-montessori-newport.md) Newport - [Tigh na Leanai](/creche/tigh-na-leanai-kiltimagh.md) Kiltimagh - [Bilberries Community Playgroup](/creche/bilberries-community-playgroup-castlebar.md) Castlebar - [Little VIP's Pre-school](/creche/little-vip-s-pre-school-castlebar.md) Castlebar - [Derrywash Montessori Preschool & Afterschool](/creche/derrywash-montessori-preschool-afterschool-castlebar.md) Castlebar - [Tir na Nog Crossmolina Childcare Company Ltd](/creche/tir-na-nog-crossmolina-childcare-company-ltd-crossmolina.md) Crossmolina [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/robeen-community-playschool-hollymount/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11