# St. Malachy's Pre-School, Dundalk — inspection reports and findings

> St. Malachy's Pre-School (Dundalk, Co. Louth): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## St. Malachy's Pre-School

Sessional · 3 - 6 Years · Dundalk, Louth · Tusla ID **TU2015LH088** · 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 3 September 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was reviewed for both staff members and both of these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: 2. There was no hot water in the girl’s sanitary accommodation and this does not allow for effective hand washing. 3. Tabletop surfaces in the care room were not observed to be cleaned down after tabletop activities before lunch. This is an infection control risk

- Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. Garda Vetting was immediately applied for staff after inspection. We have added a section to our staff training policy in relation to applying for garda vetting. This is to ensure the re-vetting process is sought prior to the expiration of the current vetting. Infection Control: 2. Staff have been shown how to check the water temperature in girls bathroom through the use of the thermostat. A checklist has been developed to ensure the water is checked in both girls and boys bathroom – checked before both sessions begin. 3. Staff will ensure cleaning schedule is adhered to so that tabletop surfaces are wiped down correctly for both sessions. A cleaning schedule and cleaning checklist are in place

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 22, 25, 28.

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