# St Joseph's ECDS, Dublin 8 — inspection reports and findings

> St Joseph's ECDS (Dublin 8, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## St Joseph's ECDS

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 8, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY248** · 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 14 November 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

- (g) The services’ policies and procedures were reviewed during the inspection. However, there was no policy in relation to use of internet and recording of photographs. All other required policies, procedures and statement of the service were available on request. (k) Details of accident, injury or incident involving a pre-school child were available. A sample of six accident and incident records were reviewed on the day of the inspection. Five out of six of the accident and incident records reviewed did not have the date that parents were informed of the incident documented

- Corrective Action (g) A draft policy has been developed by the service for the use of photographs, videos and internet. (k) Accident and incident records have been dated. Preventive Actions (g) To review policies and procedures regularly. (k) Discussed at recent staff meeting the importance of having records signed and dated

##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

- General Safety: 1. In the outdoor area of the service the gate was observed to not be adequately secured in a closed position at 10.30am on the morning of the inspection. This gateway opens out onto a road and therefore posed a risk that the children may be able to exit the service. Children were observed to be playing in the outdoor area riding bikes at this time. Infection Control: 2. The nappy changing mat in the sanitary accommodation was torn and could not be cleaned effectively, leading to a risk of contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: Corrective actions: 1. A lock was purchased to ensure gates are locked and secure. Preventive actions: 1. A risk assessment template was developed for the outdoor area of the service. Infection Control: Corrective actions: 2. The nappy changing mat was replaced the next day after the inspection. Preventive actions: 2. A nappy changing checklist was introduced to maintain closer inspections of the nappy changing mats

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 21, 22, 25.

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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11