Inspection of 3 November 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
- The following policies did not meet the regulatory requirements: 1. The infection control policy does not outline the following: • Respiratory hygiene practices and procedures for children. • Reporting notifiable infectious diseases to Tusla. 2. The healthy eating policy does not outline the following: • Inclusion of specific dietary, cultural or religious requirements. • How children are supervised while eating and drinking. 3. The outdoor play policy does not outline the following: • Descriptions of outdoor play opportunities available. • How children are supervised during outdoor play. Therefore, the above policies and procedures may not adequately guide the staff in their care practices
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statement was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action 1. The infection control policy was amended to include the required information. A staff meeting was held to outline the amended policy, and a respiratory hygiene poster was put in place. 2. The healthy eating policy was amended to include the required information. A staff meeting was held to outline the amended policy. 3. The outdoor play policy was amended to include the required information. A staff meeting was held to outline the amended policy
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General safety: 1. There were unanchored shelving units in the care room. These were accessible to the children posing a safety risk to the children should they fall over on top of a child. Infection control: 2. On the day of inspection, children’s perishable food was observed to be stored in their bags. A refrigerator was available in the care room but was not in use by the children on the day. This posed a risk of food spoilage. 3. The inspector noted that the bin used in the children’s toilets was not pedal operated. A child was observed touching the lid to open it after handwashing. This increased the risk of cross infection and contamination. 4. The inspector observed a staff member assist a child to wipe their nose and disposed of the tissue without washing her hand afterwards. This poses a risk of cross contamination and infection. 5. The inspector noted that the children’s bags were stored on the ground in the care room. This poses an infection control risk. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The following statement was received from the registered provider:
Provider's corrective action:
- General safety: 1. All shelving has now been anchored. Infection control: 2. Children’s perishable foods are stored in the refrigerator. One staff member will place the food in the refrigerator on a daily basis. 3. The bins used in the children’s toilets are pedal operated. 4. A staff meeting was held. Staff are aware of the importance of good respiratory hygiene practices. Policies will be reviewed and good respiratory hygiene practices will be promoted. 5. The children’s bags are now stored on shelves
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 24, 25, 26.