Sticky Fingers Montessori and Daycare, Cavan — inspection reports and findings

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Cavan, Cavan · Tusla ID TU2015CN057 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Infection Control: The food items taken in from home for the children’s morning snack in both preschool rooms were observed to contain perishable items such as ham, cheese and yogurts. These food items were stored in the children’s lunch boxes in the care room in the Racoon room, and in a cooler box in the Beavers room, and not in a refrigerator at the recommended storage of 5°C or below for perishable food items

Provider's corrective action:

Corrective & Preventive Action Infection Control: A large fridge has been installed in the communal area between both classrooms, so that Beavers and Raccoons have safe access to store their lunch boxes and retrieve them freely supporting our rolling snack system with teacher assistance. This was done immediately after inspection using a temporary extension lead from inside socket and we are waiting on our electrician to install socket beside where the fridge is positioned during our closed period. All staff and future staff and students have/will be informed of the position and correct use of the fridge and storage of items. Supervision and checking of the fridge have been added to our weekly checklist and daily cleaning routine

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 25, 27, 28.

(2)(a)Two references were not available in respect of the transition student as required

Provider's corrective action:

Corrective Action: (2)(a)Transition year student brought her references when returning on Monday19th March 2024 and were verified on that date. Preventive Action: All staff are notified to remind students for the need for references before their work experience commences. we have also mentioned it to the school that two references should be part of their application for work experience going forward. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider was accepted. Assurance has been given that all staff including students will have vetting carried out before they commence in the pore-school. Regulation 9 (2) (a) has been addressed

(1) The registered provider did not ensure there was an adequate number of staff present at all times as per regulatory requirements. On the day of inspection thirteen children were present between 08:00HRS to 08.45HRS, one staff member was recorded as been present. Two staff members were required. (8) Two adults were not present on the premises at all times confirmed by the staff attendance and children’s attendance records

Provider's corrective action:

Corrective Action: (1) We will be more vigilant in ensuring staff sign themselves in and out on arrival and departure, as this was the issue that resulted in records showing that there was only one member of staff present between 8:00am and 8:45am when in actual fact two staff were present (8) Two adults were actually on premises; however, it did not reflect this on our records unfortunately. Preventive Action: (1) All staff are prepared to check each other’s actions/ records to prevent this non-compliance reoccurring. (8)At least two adults are scheduled to be on the premises at all times, in particular early morning and late evening. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has been accepted by the inspectorate. The registered provider has provided assurance that an adequate number of staff will be always on the premises. Regulation 11(1) and (8) has been addressed and will be reviewed at the next inspection

(h) A staff roster was not available for the week dated 12th to 17th February to ascertain the names of the staff members expected to be present in the service. Additionally in the Beaver’s Room, on reviewing the staff attendance record book, there was no staff signatures recorded for Tuesday 13th February and Wednesday 14th February to confirm the name of the staff members who cared for the children on those dates

Provider's corrective action:

Corrective Action
(h) the staff roster was sent in to Tusla the following day (by email) as it was present on the computer. wi-fi printer was out of order. We updated 13/3/24 and 14/3/24 staff attendance book to date according to our roster. Preventive Action (h) Problems with the Vodafone wi-fi and printer have been addressed. We realise the importance of being more vigilant in ensuring staff sign themselves in and out on arrival and departure

General Safety: 1. The premises was not appropriately secured to restrict unauthorised persons from gaining access to the pre-school as the inspectors walked directly into the pre-school as it was not secure. 2. The corridor leading to the nappy changing area was not clear and posed a trip hazard

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: Corrective Action: 1. A secure and additional lock was added to the entrance gate at a lower level, preventing unauthorized people from entering the premises. 2. The items from the hall were removed creating a clear passage to the nappy changing area. Preventive Action: 3. A secure and additional lock was added to the entrance gate at a lower level, preventing unauthorized people from entering the premises. Additionally, we have added a second gate and fence at the buzzer entrance which can only be opened from the inside. 4. All staff and students have been advised to keep area clear. Supportive Evidence Photographs of the new gate, fence and new lock wads submitted to TUSLA inspectorate. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has been accepted by the inspectorate. The registered provider has addressed each non-compliance as listed above. Photographic evidence submitted was reviewed which provided evidence of the new gate / lock system put in place to ensure the safety of children attending the pre-school. Regulation 23 has been addressed and will be reviewed at the next inspection

Found compliant: Regulation 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26.

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