# Stepping Stones, Garristown — inspection reports and findings

> Stepping Stones (Garristown, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Stepping Stones

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Garristown, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015FL282** · 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 4 April 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- (1)(a) In respect of 2 staff members, there was no recorded history of past employment and relevant experience available for inspection. Therefore, it was not possible to determine whether international police vetting was required in accordance with Regulation 9(2)(c)

- Corrective Action (1)(a) Registered provider has obtained 2 Curriculum Vitae for the 2 staff members, which she now has filed away with all other necessary staff information. Preventive Action (1)(a) Registered provider will ensure all CVs are kept filed and up to date

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

- General Safety: 1. The safety catch on the cupboard beneath the sink which contained cleaning products was broken. This increased the risk of children having access to hazardous materials. Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective Action General Safety: 1. Registered provider has replaced the safety catch on the cupboard beneath the sink. Preventive Action General Safety: 1. Registered provider will ensure a spare lock is kept on the premises so if one is damaged it can be replaced immediately. Supporting documentation submitted General Safety: Photograph of cupboard with safety lock in place. Summary Comment The inspector has reviewed the actions and evidence submitted. The noncompliance identified under regulation 23 - Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child has been adequately addressed

##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures

- (b)An up-to-date record was not available for the maintenance of the fire extinguishers in the service

- Corrective Action (b) The maintenance of the fire extinguisher has been completed. Preventive Action (b) Registered provider has asked Northeast Fire to complete a yearly maintenance check, every March going forward

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 25.

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