# Sneem Community Preschool & Créche, Sneem — inspection reports and findings > Sneem Community Preschool & Créche (Sneem, Co. Kerry): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Sneem Community Preschool & Créche Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Sneem, Kerry · Tusla ID **TU2015KY114** · Registered 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 2 April 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (a)There were no Curriculum vitae on file for 1 adult and there was only a partial Curriculum Vitae on file for another adult in the service - In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the person in charge the following was stated: Corrective and Preventive Action - (a)The required Curriculum Vitae for the two staff members were received and deemed satisfactory ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: Fire Safety: • There was wooden barrier located on the inner side of the emergency fire exit door in the creche room. The half sized-timber gate structure was constructed to prevent the children from pushing the steel bar located at child height, when pushed, opens the emergency fire exit door. A written referral by the Inspectorate to the Fire Safety Officer following the last inspection dated the 14 May 2024 was issued. On inspection it was found that this issue had not been reviewed by the Fire Safety Department since the last inspection and a written reminder of the referral was sent following this inspection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the person in charge the following was stated: - General Safety: • The Fire Safety Officer visited the service on receipt of the referral on the 1 May 2025. The person in charge in a written statement to the Inspectorate, stated that the Fire Safety Officer verbalised that the service could continue to use the wooden gate in front of the emergency fire exit door in the creche, once the gate is easily opened by a child, for example that it is not locked ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (e) In the children’s toilet facility beside the preschool room, while there were two children’s toilets, there was only 1 wash hand basin in place when 2 wash hand basins were required. On day of inspection there were 14 children present. The ratio is 1 wash hand basin to every 11 children. A second wash hand basin is required - In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the person in charge the following was stated: Corrective and Preventive Action (e) Funding is in the process of being requested from Pobal in order to install a new wash hand basin (as well as plumbing system). In the meantime, a wash hand basin located in the preschool room will be designated for the children to wash their hands after going to the bathroom Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 22, 25. #### Inspection of 14 May 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 8 — Notification of change in circumstances - (1), (3) The registered provider had not informed the Agency in writing that the named person in charge was no longer employed in the service and there was a new person in charge of the service therefore the service was operating outside of the registration status - In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) the following was stated: Corrective and Preventive Action The committee have designated the current deputy manager to continue as interim manager until the childcare manager position is filled. The committee is currently recruiting for a replacement manager and are availing of guidance and support from Kerry County Childcare Committee Staff in the service are now informed and aware of the importance of following registration compliance. If another person is appointed as the childcare manager, they will immediately be advised by the interim manager to complete the relevant records to maintain registration compliance. Any information displayed in the service that identifies management roles, will be updated and reviewed to reflect current personnel in service management ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (a)+(b)There was no record of validation on file for two references for one of the adults in the service - In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) the following was stated: Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a) +(b) Confirmation and signed validation of the two references for one adult was submitted to the early years department. All the required vetting documentation will be obtained prior to an adult commencing in the service ##### Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child - (b)There were 2 of the 14 child registration forms sampled on day of inspection that did not have the date recorded of when the children first attended, and two child registration records had no parents /guardian signature recorded - In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) the following was stated: Corrective and Preventive Action The dates of when the children first attended the service are now recorded on the child registration form. Parents have signed their respective child’s registration form. It is the responsibility of all staff, that when they receive a child’s registration form prior to commencing in the service, that they review the registration form to ensure the record is fully completed and signed by parent/guardian ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for one staff member. However, this vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: 2. Suitable handwashing facilities were not available as there was no thermostatically controlled hot water in the wash hand basins in the service on day of inspection. The service was aware that there was no thermostatically controlled hot water in the service and a plumber had been called and he was awaiting the delivery of a new boiler to replace the existing boiler. The service has a history of being non-compliant on this, on the last inspection in June 23 the service received an Immediate Action Notice under General Safety as the thermostatically controlled water was above the recommended 43 degrees. Fire Safety: 3. The emergency fire exit door in the creche room was obstructed by a structure located on the inner side of the emergency exit door. The half door structure prevented the children from pushing the steel bar located across the door. The steel bar located at child height when pushed, opens the emergency fire exit door. A referral was made to the Fire Safety Officer. Action submitted by the Registered Provider In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) the following was stated: General Safety: 1. A copy of the renewed processed Garda vetting record for one adult was forwarded to the early years inspector. A written list will now be maintained by management outlining the renewal dates for garda vetting for each adult in the service. Infection Control: 2. A new boiler was installed on the 17th May 24 and there is thermostatically controlled hot water now, in all the wash hand basins throughout the service. On managements instructions, staff are now taking the temperature of the hot water in the wash hand basins in the Preschool and Creche rooms. During the afternoon, a second temperature check is carried out. The water temperature checks are documented on a record log. The frequent checks will allow management and staff to be aware of any thermostatically controlled hot water issues more promptly in the service and therefore take the necessary steps required and risk assess accordingly. Fire Safety: 3. Following a referral to the Fire Safety Department by the early years inspectorate. The service is waiting for the Fire Safety Officer to review the structure put on the inside of the emergency fire exit door in the creche room to prevent the children having access to the bar across the door when pushed, opens the emergency fire exit door. The service is awaiting a response from the fire safety officer. The service will promptly carry out any actions or changes required as advised by the fire safety officer. Not addressed Supporting documentation submitted General Safety: 1. Photographic evidence of the newly processed Garda vetting for one adult was forwarded to the early years inspector and deemed satisfactory Infection Control: 2. Photographic evidence of the invoice for the new boiler installed dated the 17/05/24 was forwarded to the early years inspector and deemed satisfactory Fire Safety: 3. The written response (CAPA) from the person in charge is accepted as evidence Summary Comment Correspondence forwarded to the Early Years Inspectorate was examined and deemed to meet the requirement of Regulation 23, General Safety and Infection Control of the Childcare Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016. Fire Safety. The service is currently awaiting the Fire Safety Officer to review the structure in the inner side of the emergency fire exit door in the creche room therefore not addressed at time of finalizing this report. This will be reviewed on the next inspection ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) 1. Three pedal operated refuse bins, two in the preschool room and one in the children’s toilet were found in poor repair on the day of the inspection that required to be repaired or replaced. 2. There was visible evidence of dust particles on the mechanical vents in the children’s toilet area beside the preschool room. The vents were not maintained in a proper state of repair therefore affecting the proper ventilation of the children’s toilet areas - In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) the following was stated: Corrective and Preventive Action (d) 1. The three pedal operated bins in poor repair were removed and replaced with three new, non-contact, lidded, foot operated pedal bins in the preschool room. Following the inspection, all staff were reminded at a team meeting to closely monitor all materials and equipment by carrying out weekly risk assessments. If staff observe any damaged items, they must bring it to management’s attention and document the issue on the equipment log. 2. The service contacted a local electrician who examined and updated the extraction system in the service. The mechanical vents will be included in the weekly check of equipment for cleaning in the service Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28. ### Other services in Kerry - [St. Brigid's Pre-school Crèche](/creche/st-brigid-s-pre-school-creche-tralee.md) Tralee - [St. Oliver's Pre-school Ballycasheen CLG](/creche/st-oliver-s-pre-school-ballycasheen-clg-killarney.md) Killarney - [Sunflowers Childcare](/creche/sunflowers-childcare-tralee.md) Tralee - [Tir na Nog Community Childcare](/creche/tir-na-nog-community-childcare-ballybunion.md) Ballybunion - [Ballyard Montessori School](/creche/ballyard-montessori-school-tralee.md) Tralee - [Cordal Community Preshool and Playgroup CLG](/creche/cordal-community-preshool-and-playgroup-clg-castleisland.md) Castleisland - [Milltown Childcare Centre](/creche/milltown-childcare-centre-killarney.md) Killarney - [First Steps](/creche/first-steps-castleisland.md) Castleisland - [Scartaglen Childcare Centre](/creche/scartaglen-childcare-centre-killarney.md) Killarney - [Scamps & Scholars Childcare](/creche/scamps-scholars-childcare-killorglin.md) Killorglin [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/sneem-community-preschool-creche-sneem/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11