# Scoil Ursula Creche, Cork — inspection reports and findings > Scoil Ursula Creche (Cork, Co. Cork): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Scoil Ursula Creche Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Cork, Cork · Tusla ID **TU2015CC357** · Not Registered - Closed 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 24 June 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** An Immediate Action Notice was issued to the Registered Provider in relation to Garda Vetting. The response was adequate to mitigate the risk identified. Following the receipt of a Corrective Action and Preventative Action plan (CAPA), a Regulatory Compliance meeting was held on 04 Sept 2025 with the Registered Provider in order to clarify non-compliant issues which had not been addressed via the CAPA process. **Immediate action notice.** Insurance; however, on inspection additional non-compliances which posed a risk was identified under Regulation 23: Safeguarding Health, Welfare and Development of Child and Regulation 25: First Aid. These findings are outlined within the relevant regulations within this report. ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - The inspector reviewed four staff files. While it is acknowledged that validated references were available for three staff members, there were no references available for one relief staff member who was working directly with the preschool children on the day of inspection. Not vetting staff prior to them having access to the children may allow staff who are not appropriate to have access to children. (c) An Immediate Action Notice was issued 24 June 2025 as Garda vetting was not available for one staff member who was working directly with the preschool children on the day of inspection - One adult who had lived outside the State for a period longer than six consecutive months did not have a record of police vetting on file. Not appropriately vetting staff prior to them having access to the children may allow staff who are not appropriate have access to children - 2(a)(b) The two references were sought and validated in relation to the staff member. The service will make sure that all references will be on file and validated prior to any new staff member staring. The manager of the service will review all documents annually to make sure all are in order. (c) The service undertook to not allow the staff member access to the children until the Garda vetting was received and assessed. The service subsequently forwarded the Garda vetting once they received it. (d) The police clearance certificate is now on file for the relief staff. The service stated they will check all CV’s going forward for any new staff and ensure any required police clearance certificates are in place prior to employment commencing ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for three staff members. However, two of the vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. There were two loose cables accessible to the preschool children, posing a risk injury to a child. Infection Control: 3. Some of the children's perishable snacks were not stored in the fridge, which posed a risk of cross contamination and food spoilage. 4. The nappy changing unit in the sanitary facility was not observed to be cleaned between uses. This poses a risk of cross contamination and cross infection between the children. 5. Children’s hands were not washed after nappy changing procedures. The inspector observed the procedure on a few occasions and did not see handwashing take place for these children. This increased the risk of cross infection at the service. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. The renewed Garda vetting disclosures were submitted. The service undertook to ensure all Garda vetting disclosures were renewed every three years, going forward. 2. The service has removed the cables and have stated that no cables will be made accessible to children in the service again. Infection Control: 3. The service has organized a system for perishable food items to be stored in the fridge each day. 4. The service has updated the nappy changing procedures to include wiping down the unit and displayed this above the unit, so all required steps are clear. 5. The service will ensure all childrens hands will be washed following each nappy change. The updated procedures are displayed for all staff as a reminder ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - While it was acknowledged that the first aid box was stored out of reach of the children, sufficient supplies were not maintained. There were no large or extra-large sterile wound dressings, no pocket face mask, no water-based burns dressings, only one glove, and no eye pads in stock. This issue was identified in the last inspection, dated 13/06/25. The previous CAPA response noted the first aid box had been restocked, was fully equipped and would be checked regularly to ensure it remained fully equipped. However, this had not been found in practice on inspection - The first aide box has been restocked to meet the requirements, and a checklist has been placed on the wall so staff can conduct a monthly check of contents, to replace anything that is required Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 19, 28. ### Other services in Cork - [Scoil Ursula Pre-School](/creche/scoil-ursula-pre-school-cork.md) Cork - [Scribbles Playschool](/creche/scribbles-playschool-newmarket.md) Newmarket - [Shanakiel Childcare](/creche/shanakiel-childcare-shanakiel.md) Shanakiel - [Shining Stars Montessori](/creche/shining-stars-montessori-rochestown.md) Rochestown - [Starting Point Montessori School](/creche/starting-point-montessori-school-carrigaline.md) Carrigaline - [The Farmyard Kindergarten](/creche/the-farmyard-kindergarten-cork-2.md) Cork - [Two Rivers Kindergarten](/creche/two-rivers-kindergarten-ballydehob.md) Ballydehob - [Care-A-Lot Childcare Ltd](/creche/care-a-lot-childcare-ltd-upton.md) Upton - [Naíonra Bhaile Mhistéala Teoranta](/creche/naionra-bhaile-mhisteala-teoranta-baile-mhisteala.md) Baile Mhistéala - [Kealkil Childcare](/creche/kealkil-childcare-bantry.md) Bantry [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/scoil-ursula-creche-cork/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11