# St. John's Pre-School Ltd, Knockcroghery — inspection reports and findings > St. John's Pre-School Ltd (Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## St. John's Pre-School Ltd Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Knockcroghery, Roscommon · Tusla ID **TU2015RN048** · 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 5 March 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (7) The registered provider did not demonstrate that they had taken all reasonable measures to ensure that all employees and unpaid workers were provided with supervision and appropriate information. On discussion with the person in charge, it was stated that regular meetings take place however, no record of these meetings were documented - The registered provider submitted a written response to state that the service has reviewed the staff support and supervision policy. This includes the service approach to implementing a support and supervision policy and procedure. The update has been shared with the staff team. This will be reviewed on a yearly basis. The staff handbook will reflect the support and supervision policy and procedure of the service. The voluntary management committee and service manager will ensure that reviewing the policies, procedures and statements is implemented to ensure the service is being well governed. This will include the following: ● Documented evidence of the staff supervision policy being implemented. ● Relevant staff know the requirements and have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities in relation to the staff supervision policy. ● Relevant staff have received in service training and are familiar with the staff supervision policy. ● Regular staff meetings are being held and recorded in the staff meeting book. ● Staff have completed a staff support document and will continue to do this on a regular basis to cover all issues and concerns ##### Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service - The following policies were reviewed and found to require additional information: (b) The policy on comments and complaints advises that the Leader or Chairperson will note comments in the Comments Book, along with any action taken. However, It was advised by the person in charge that there is no comments book in the service. (e) The policy on managing behaviour did not outline the procedures for the protection and welfare of children and did not outline what supports are offered to staff on how to support children’s behaviour and emotional needs. (j) The policy on accidents and incidents did not outline how incidents are documented and stored in the service. The policy also did not outline how risk assessments procedures are taken after an incident occurring in the service - The registered provider submitted a written response to state the service has carried out a review on the implementation of policies to include: Complaints and Comments Policy and Procedure. ● The procedures to be followed when a person makes a complaint in relation to the service. ● The policy specifies how complaints are responded to, managed, investigated, progressed, recorded, including appeal processes and closed. ● The policy outlines how the complainant will be kept informed throughout the process. ● Updated complaints policy and procedures are shared with staff and parents. ● We have acquired a comments book to log all comments and complaints. The service will revise the policies and procedures on an annual basis or as needs be. Parents/guardians will be informed of the complaints policy procedure firstly during registration and then they will be informed that the policy can be viewed at any time during the year. The Manager and staff will ensure the policy and procedures are followed and implemented. The Manager will complete a daily check of the log to ensure its implementation. The written record of a complaint is available on the premises for inspection by the Early years inspectorate. Managing Behaviour policy The service has reviewed and updated the policies and procedures on Managing Behaviour This includes the staff team being familiar with requirements and having a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities in relation to the policy on managing behaviour. The service will ensure that staff are supported on how to support children’s behaviour and emotional needs and the staff would like to avail of training on child development and behaviour management, as soon as training becomes available. The staff are also supported to help children’s social and emotional wellbeing by ensuring they take the time to help the children express their emotions by naming them and using flash cards to emphasis their emotions and support good behaviour. Service to revise the policies and procedures on an annual basis or as needs, ensuring that the guidelines as per Tusla Regulations are implemented. Staff handbook to include the service policy and procedure on managing behaviour. Staff will be trained and supported in implementing policy and procedure. This will be signed off by all staff in the service. Accident and incident policy The accident and incident policy and procedures have been updated. This includes an accident and incident form to ensure all accidents/incidents are recorded and signed off by the staff team. The policy and procedure include the following updates: ● How incidents are documented and stored in the service. ● How information is shared with parents. ● Updated risk assessment form of area/object on procedure taken after an incident/ accident occurring in the service. ● In service training for staff on implementing updated policy and procedure has been carried out. The Manager and voluntary management committee will ensure the updated accident and incident policy is implemented and followed by the staff team. The accident and incident policy and procedure is included in the staff handbook and policy and procedures of the service. Staff are to sign off on understanding and implementation of the accident and incident policy and procedure. The manager of the service will ensure that a risk assessment is carried out and action will be taken to address any findings recorded ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (k)Contrary to the service policy on accidents and incidents where it states that all accidents and incidents are recorded ‘even minor ones’. The person in charge confirmed that two incidents occurred in the service were not documented - The registered provider submitted a written response to state The accident/incident report for the two incidents have been written up and signed off by the parent. A risk assessment has been reviewed referring to these two incidents. The manager of the service will ensure that a risk assessment is carried out and action will be taken to address any findings recorded ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The pedal was broken on the foot operated pedal bin in the preschool room and could pose a risk of injury to a child. 2. The inspectors observed a disinfectant spray left by a staff member on the table and low-level shelf which could pose risk of injury to a child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: The registered provider submitted a written response to state 1. The bin has been replaced in the preschool room. The service has updated cleaning sheets to include toys/equipment check. This will be signed off on a daily basis by the staff team/ member responsible. Equipment that needs replacing will be removed and replaced by the manager. We are aware of the hazards/injuries that can be caused by broken toys and equipment, so all staff will be reminded that if they come across any broken toys or equipment on a daily basis, they must be disposed of straight away and replaced or repaired promptly. Also risk assessments are carried out on a regular basis to ensure all outdoor equipment is checked to safeguard children’s safety. 2. The spray was removed straight away and is now stored in a press away from where children have access to it. The Service will review Safeguarding, Health, Safety and Welfare Policy, which specify the procedure for managing hazardous sprays for example - always keep them out of the reach of children etc. Staff have been informed of the Health and Safety Policy to prevent it from happening again Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 32. #### Inspection of 5 November 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: • In the outdoor play area, a section of the wire fencing was low (2ft in height) potentially posing a risk of an unsupervised child exiting to the adjoining field. On the day of inspection, the person in charge advised of immediate remedial action to rectify this potential risk. Subsequent to the inspection, the person in charge advised that a new wire mesh fence has been ordered and this area has been cordoned off until the new fence is fitted. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: The registered provider submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise contact was made with local building contractor to arrange the fitting out of barriers to be installed temporarily until the new fence can be fitted. These barriers were fitted the next day 7th November2025. A local fencing company have measured the area and ordered a six-foot-high green wire fence. The fence will be fitted when the materials arrive ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1)(a) It was noted that the last fire drill was carried out on 10th of June 2025. Fire drills must be carried out monthly to ensure the children are familiar with the procedure in event of an emergency - The registered provider submitted a written response to advise that (1)(a) A fire drill was completed with the children on 6th November and the service will ensure to arrange and complete a fire drill with the children at least once a month every month from now on and they will be documented and put up on the notice board as evidence Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 22, 25, 28, 29. #### Inspection of 6 June 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. 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