# Spraoi Early Learning Centre, Clarinbridge — inspection reports and findings > Spraoi Early Learning Centre (Clarinbridge, Co. Galway): what Tusla inspections found — 4 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Spraoi Early Learning Centre Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Clarinbridge, Galway · Tusla ID **TU2018GY514** · Registered since 4 December 2024 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 26 March 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 23, 25, 27. #### Inspection of 17 February 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The fire exit passageway at the end of the corridor adjacent to the Hippos room was partially obstructed. A clothes horse was placed in the fire exit passageway. This posed as a risk in the event of a fire. It was acknowledged that this was rectified during the inspection. Infection Control: 2. There was a strong malodour in the nappy changing area next to the Hippo room. The mechanically operated ventilation appeared to not be working. Administration of Medication: 3. Three of the five administration of medication records that were reviewed since the last inspection were not signed by the parents after the medication was administered. This posed as a potential safety risk to a child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated in their response that: - General Safety: 1. The clothes horse will not block the fire exit again a new clothes drier is now in place. This clothes drier was delivered on the day of the inspection as the previous one had broken the previous week. We will ensure that fire exists are kept clear. Infection Control: 2. The mechanical ventilation system has been fixed to eliminate odour build up. Administration of Medication: 3. The forms were signed at pick up the day of the inspection. It has been reinforced that the person in charge at the time of drop off or pick up is to ensure all medication is signed in and out each day Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 24 September 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. Eight mattresses in the two sleep rooms were worn, not firm and discoloured and in need of replacement this practice is at variance with the safe sleep procedure in the service. 2. Three mattress covers were discoloured and stained which posed a risk of cross infection in the two sleep rooms. 3. Soother were collectively stored together. The soothers were not sterilised, individually labelled or stored in an individual container in the Hippo room this may pose as a risk of cross infection for a preschool child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated in their response: - Infection Control: 1. & 2. The eight mattresses were replaced and new sheets purchased, regular quality checks will be carried out on mattresses and sheets. 3. Staff have been trained of the importance of having soothers stored separately, labelled with child’s name and sterilised frequently Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 27. ### Earlier inspections - 13 February 2024 — Inspection Report · PDF ### Other services in Galway - [Spraoi Early Learning Centre](/creche/spraoi-early-learning-centre-gort.md) Gort - [Spraoi Early Learning Centre](/creche/spraoi-early-learning-centre-gort-2.md) Gort - [Spraoi Early Learning Centre NUIG](/creche/spraoi-early-learning-centre-nuig-newcastle.md) Newcastle - [Stepping Stones, Tierneevin Child Care Service](/creche/stepping-stones-tierneevin-child-care-service-gort.md) Gort - [The Growing Tree Montessori School](/creche/the-growing-tree-montessori-school-claregalway.md) Claregalway - [Wiz Kidz Childcare Limited](/creche/wiz-kidz-childcare-limited-tuam.md) Tuam - [Busy Bodies Playschool](/creche/busy-bodies-playschool-portumna.md) Portumna - [Little Rascals](/creche/little-rascals-ballinasloe.md) Ballinasloe - [Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta na Fairche](/creche/comhar-naionrai-na-gaeltachta-na-fairche-an-fhairche.md) An Fhairche - [Newtown Kids Club Outdoor Preschool](/creche/newtown-kids-club-outdoor-preschool-tuam.md) Tuam [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/spraoi-early-learning-centre-clarinbridge/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11