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Safari Childcare

Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Dublin 7, Dublin · Tusla ID TU2023DY005 · Registered since 17 November 2023

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3published inspections
3non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 24 July 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (3) The registered provider did not ensure that information required under section (2) was available prior to commencement of a staff member
Provider's corrective action:
  • (3) Documentation has been updated to include full employment histories with dates clearly recorded. All required documentation, including detailed CVs showing full employment history with dates and months of work, will be obtained, verified, and available prior to commencement of any staff member. This will be monitored by the manager and area manager with monthly checklists

Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child

  • 1. A child who had woken from sleep at 12.20pm remained in a darkened cot room till 1.25pm despite demonstrating their wakefulness and a staff member being present in the adjoining care room who could have provided supervision and an activity while the child’s peers continued to sleep. When the inspector entered the cot room at 12.50pm the child was observed fully awake sitting upright and interacting with the staff member present. At 12.55pm the child clearly indicated they were no longer sleepy and sought to be out of the cot through verbal cues and movement. It is acknowledged the staff member lifted the child and placed them on their lap. Service policy refers to the use of rooms as a dual-purpose space accommodating both sleeping children and children who are awake and playing. It also references the availability of quiet activities in another section of the room for children who are not sleeping or resting. This practice was not observed on the day. 2. Chairs were not available on the morning of the inspection to children in the Wobbler room outside of mealtimes. The chairs were stacked away from the tables. A child who asked for a chair was not provided with one and was instead told by staff they are not eating now. Children should have access to chairs throughout the day to support their engagement in tabletop activities and encourage the practice of gross motor skills such as sitting and standing independently
Provider's corrective action:
  • 1. A meeting was held with staff to discuss responding to individual child’s needs and service sleep/rest policy. The service will ensure quiet play materials are always available and easy to access in sleep spaces if a child wakes early. All educators have completed a refresher session on service sleep/rest policy. Room leaders will support staff during rest periods to make sure children who are awake are engaged in line with their needs. Management will check in monthly to monitor how rest periods are managed and make sure this doesn’t happen again. 2. Chairs were unstacked and made available immediately after the inspection. Staff have been reminded of the importance of allowing children access to furniture and resources that support independent learning and development. Management will monitor the arrangement during routine observations to ensure ongoing compliance

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: 1. Blackboards in the outdoor play area accessible to children were damaged with sharp edges which posed a potential risk of injury. Infection Control: 2. The bed linen of three children was observed visibly stained before nap time and was not changed prior to those children being put to sleep. This posed an infection control risk. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • General Safety: 1. The damaged sections of the blackboard that posed a risk were immediately removed to eliminate the hazard. A full inspection of the outdoor area was carried out to ensure no other equipment presented safety concerns. It was discussed at the staff meeting that outdoor risk assessments will be completed more thoroughly by all staff, with increased attention to all equipment and learning materials. Staff have been reminded to report and potential hazards to management. Infection Control: 2. The stained linen was immediately removed and replaced with clean bedding once identified. All staff have been reminded that bedding must be visually checked for cleanliness before being used, regardless of whether it has been freshly laundered. A visual check of all linen is now a required step in the daily sleep preparation checklist. New linen was purchased

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 25, 32.

Inspection of 31 January 2024 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (2)(a)(b) Two written and validated references were not available for one staff member. (4) Evidence was not available to show that one staff member who worked directly with children attending the service held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed eligible by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (7) During the inspection it was observed that an unpaid worker was not adequately supervised by the staff member in the care room, as a result the unpaid worker was given the responsibility of handing a child over to a parent at collection at the main entrance while the staff member remained in the care room
Provider's corrective action:
  • Corrective Action (2)(a)(b) Two written references in respect of previous employer, including a most recent employer has been obtained are now validated appropriately. (4) The staff member whose qualifications were noted on the inspection as not having documentary evidence to confirm they held a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at level 5 is waiting on recognition to be received by DCEDIY. (7) Staff supervision of unpaid staff has been addressed through a staff meeting and the services policy on Students and Volunteers. Preventive Action An employment checklist is to be completed before each staff member begins their employment with us. This will be monitored by management and the registered provider. Induction training of all new staff to include the students and volunteer’s role in the service

Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child

  • Basic Needs: 1. During lunch time in the Toddler 2/ Jungle Crew 2/ Toddler Senior care room the care needs of three children were not met. For example; • One child was upset and crying and required comfort and reassurance, this was not provided by staff present in the care room. • A child that didn’t eat the main meal was not offered an alternative meal or food. • A child was removed from the table while they ate their meal to have their nappy changed. Mealtimes should be relaxed and enjoyable activities with assistance provided to children to assist them with settling into the service and eating their meal with their friends. 2. Children that attended the service on a sessional basis were provided with a selection of fruit for their snack at 9:45am. Children attending the service for three hours require a snack which consists of two food groups to meet their nutritional needs
Provider's corrective action:
  • Corrective Action 1. A staff meeting was held, where mealtimes were discussed as part of the healthy eating policy, it was agreed that nappy changing would not take place, children would receive more support and alternative food options would be available. 2. A conversation was had with the chef regarding the morning snack, children now receive food from different food groups, children now receive snacks consisting of fruit, vegetable sticks, cheese slices, yoghurts, crackers/bread sticks. Preventive action All staff have had refresher training on the healthy eating policy and implementation of the same will be monitored by management and the registered provider

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: At 12:30pm a child was in the bathroom alone and unsupervised out of sight and hearing of the staff member responsible who was in the care room with the door closed. The bathroom was located away from the care room at the opposite end of the corridor past the kitchen and staff room. This posed a potential risk of injury to the child as staff belongings to include bags were stored in the corridor. Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective Action General Safety: During a staff meeting the supervision of children going to the bathroom was discussed that all children attending the bathroom would be supervised. Preventive Action Staff are to supervise all children in the use of the bathroom; this will be monitored by management. Supporting documentation submitted General Safety: Staff meeting minutes. Summary Comment The inspector has reviewed the actions taken and evidence submitted. The non-compliance identified under Regulation 23 have been addressed

Found compliant: Regulation 11.

Inspection of 13 November 2023 — New Service

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

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