Scoil Na Nóg, Croagh — inspection reports and findings

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Croagh, Limerick · Tusla ID TU2015LK151 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

(2)(a) There was one staff working at the service who had no references on file. There was one staff member working at the service who did not have a second reference on file

Provider's corrective action:

All outstanding references were furnished to the registered provider and placed on the required files. The registered provider stated that references will be sought and validated prior to staff taking up employment at the service

General Safety: 1.In the outdoor area, it was noted that one of the bikes used by the children had the rubber protectors on the handlebars missing. All play equipment must be in good condition and free from any exposed sharp edges to ensure no safety risk for children. 2.The timber fence surrounding the outdoor playground was unstable and broken. This posed a safety hazard to the children. 3.The door to an outside storage shed storing a lawn mower was unlocked. This posed a safety risk to children should they access this area of the service. This was highlighted in a previous report. 4.It was observed that waste plastic pipes were discarded in the field at the rear of the premises, which was used as a sports play area. 5.The gate leading directly from the front of the premises to the field at the rear of the premises was locked with a metal clip placed in the handle. A secure gate with a lock is required to ensure children cannot open this gate and exit the premises unsupervised. Infection Control: 6.The adult toilet at the service was used as a storage space for play materials and for cleaning equipment for the premises. It is recommended that all sanitary facilities are not used as storage rooms. This was highlighted on previous inspection reports. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. All broken toys have been removed and replaced at the service. 2. The timber fencing has been removed and work on replacing the fence has commenced. 3. A new lock has been placed on the outdoor storage shed. 4. The field at the rear of the premises has been cleaned and all waste in the area has been removed. 5. A new secure lock has been fitted to the gate at the side of the building. Infection Control: 6. All cleaning equipment has been removed from the adult toilet facility. Regular safety checks of both the indoor areas and outside will take place to ensure the areas are free of any hazards that could create a potential safety risk to children at the service

(1)(a) There was no documented evidence of monthly fire drills at the service. The most recent record of fire drills was dated in January 2024. (1)(b) Smoke alarms must be checked on a regular basis. The date of the last annual service of the alarm system was the 15th of March 2024

Provider's corrective action:

(1)(a) Fire drills have recommenced, and a written record of each monthly fire drill is maintained. (1)(b) Smoke alarms are now checked on a regular basis and a record is maintained of each check

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 28.

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

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