# Springlawn Childcare Community Group Ltd, Longford — inspection reports and findings > Springlawn Childcare Community Group Ltd (Longford, Co. Longford): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Springlawn Childcare Community Group Ltd Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Longford, Longford · Tusla ID **TU2015LD002** · 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 17 June 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 23, 25, 28. #### Inspection of 3 June 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** 1. A written immediate action notice under ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a) Two written and verified past employer reference s or references from a reputable source other than a past employer, was not available in respect of one adult whose records was reviewed - (2)(a) Two written references from a past employer and reputable source have been obtained for this staff member. These references are now on file with the rest of the staff members documents. A checklist for each staff member has been created for this purpose ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (1)(a) Photographic identification and a CV were not on file for one adult employed in the service - (1)(a) Photographic identification and a CV are now on file for the staff member ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The two entrance gates in the two outdoor play areas used by rooms 1 and 2 were not sufficiently secured to prevent unauthorised entry to the two external play areas. An immediate action notice in respect of the security of the outdoor areas was issued to the registered provider by the Early Years Inspector on 3 June 2025. 2. Visibility strips were not in place on the patio doors in room 2 which created a potential risk of injury to a child if they failed to recognise the glass. Infection Control: 3. There were no splash backs in place at the sinks in the sanitary area used by room 2 to ensure effective cleaning for infection control purposes. 4. The nappy change mat was not stored in a closed container/ bag for infection control purposes in the sanitary area used by room 1. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Two coded padlocks were purchased and placed on both back gates to provide more secure outdoor areas for the children. Staff members ensure that these coded locks are on the gates during the hours that the children are on the premises. Staff members do regular checks throughout the morning, such as before the children enter the service and before they go outside. It was also added to our morning risk assessment of the service. 2. Visibility strips were purchased an d placed on the patio doors to prevent injuries to the children. Extra strips are available to replace if they are removed from the glass. This has been added to the morning risk assessment of the service. Infection Control: 3. Splash backs have been placed and sealed on the wall behind the sink for effective cleaning and infection control purposes. This has been added to the daily risk assessment of the service. 4. The nappy change mat is placed in a sealed bag and hung up for infection control purposes in the sanitary area. This is added to the daily risk assessment of the service Found compliant: Regulation 11, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. #### Inspection of 6 December 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection control: Thermostatically controlled water was not available in the sanitary accommodation in the No. 60 Springlawn building. The water was cold and the temperature recorded was between 17.1 to 18.3 degrees Celsius. This was ineffective for infection control purposes. This was also noted as a noncompliance on the previous inspection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Infection control The manager of the service submitted a written response on 18th of January 2024 to advise a member of the County Council visited the service to assess the issue of the hot water in building No.60. He showed the manager the timer for the hot water at the tank and how to switch it on for longer, as it was only on for a short time in the morning. The immersion switch was also changed from ‘sink’ to ‘bath’ which has provided more hot water for the building. The manager has now adjusted the timer therefore the water stays warm until the children leave at 12:30pm. The temperature remains at approximately 30 degrees Celsius throughout the morning as seen in the attached picture. The County Council have contracted a plumber to come out and install a new digital timer for the tank in No.60. This will be easier to use and control for the staff ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1)(b) Records indicated that the last annual maintenance for the smoke and fire detection system was dated 15th of November 2022 - It is acknowledged that subsequent to the inspection, the manager submitted evidence to the office of the early years inspectorate that the smoke and fire detection system was serviced on 12th of December 2023 Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 22, 25, 28. ### Other services in Longford - [St. Marys Childcare Campus CLG](/creche/st-marys-childcare-campus-clg-edgeworthstown.md) Edgeworthstown - [Stars Academy](/creche/stars-academy-newtownforbes.md) Newtownforbes - [Teach Leanbh](/creche/teach-leanbh-ballinalee.md) Ballinalee - [Winnie the Pooh Montessori](/creche/winnie-the-pooh-montessori-drumlish.md) Drumlish - [Dromard Childcare Community Group CLG](/creche/dromard-childcare-community-group-clg-moyne.md) Moyne - [Tumblin Tots](/creche/tumblin-tots-ballymahon.md) Ballymahon - [Catkins on the Move](/creche/catkins-on-the-move-longford.md) Longford - [Longford Montessori Centre](/creche/longford-montessori-centre-longford.md) Longford - [Little Angels](/creche/little-angels-longford.md) Longford - [Lámh Beag](/creche/lamh-beag-granard.md) Granard [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/springlawn-childcare-community-group-ltd-longford/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11