Inspection of 19 February 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (a)(b) Three references for two adults had not been sought or verified prior to them commencing employment in the service. (d) International Police vetting was not available for one adult who had lived outside the State for a period exceeding 6 months as an adult. (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not carried out in prior to three adult commencing employment in the service as follows: Three references for two adults had not been sought or verified prior to them commencing employment in the service. International Police vetting was not available for one adult who had lived outside the State for a period exceeding 6 months as an adult
Provider's corrective action:
- (2) (a) (b)The registered provider has stated that the three references for two staff members have been verified and are now on file and available for review. (d) International police vetting has been obtained for one staff member. A checklist has been developed to ensure all documents are in place before a person begins working in the service
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- Infection Control: 1. Hand washing practices were not in line with the service’s infection control policy, increasing the risk of the spread of infection within the service. Children and staff across the service shared the same flannel towel for drying hands and staff did not wash hands before serving fruit to the children or after handling the lid of a bin. 2. The nappy changing mat in the sanitary area was ripped in two places, preventing it from being cleaned effectively, thus posing a contamination risk to children. 3. Children's items were stored in the adult sanitary accommodation posing a risk of contamination to children. The items were in use by the children and included their coats, overalls, boots and a bag. Action submitted by the Registered Provider Infection Control: 1. The registered provider has stated that the paper hand towel dispensing machine has been repaired and is in use by staff and children. Staff members have been reminded to wash their hand before serving food. Management will monitor this more closely. 2. The nappy changing mat has been replaced. 3. Children’s items have now been moved to the hallway. Supporting documentation submitted Supporting documentation has been submitted and reviewed by the early years inspector. Summary Comment The actions taken by the registered provider have addressed the non-compliance. This regulation will be assessed on next inspection
Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) The registered provider did not notify the inspectorate in writing of the appointment of a new person in charge in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has stated that a long-standing member of staff has been formally appointed as person in charge. The registered provider has notified Tusla in writing of the appointment of the person in charge
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.