# Teeny Bops Playschool, Mallow — inspection reports and findings > Teeny Bops Playschool (Mallow, Co. Cork): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Teeny Bops Playschool Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Mallow, Cork · Tusla ID **TU2015CC403** · 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 7 January 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a) Two references were unavailable for review for one adult. It is acknowledged that the validations for these two references from past employers were on file - The following statement was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action Two past employers were contacted and written references were received. The registered provider will ensure that references and validations are completed for all employees ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Three Gas cylinders, one which was connected up to the private dwelling for use were located in the outdoor play area. On discussion with the registered provider, the gas cylinders were in the children’s outdoor play space and were accessible to the children at the time of outdoor play. This posed a safety risk to the children. 2. An electric fan heater was in use at floor level in the reception area under the fridge and drinks table and was accessible to the children. It is acknowledged that the registered provider turned off the heater when asked. This heater posed a risk of burns to a child should they inadvertently stand in front of or touch the heater. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The following statement was received from the registered provider: - General safety: 1. Gas bottles will be removed during playschool opening hours and the service will ensure that no gas cylinders are in the outdoor play area during playtime. 2. The heater has been removed and any future heaters will be wall mounted Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 19, 20, 24, 26, 29. #### Inspection of 14 December 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (k) Contrary to the service’s Accident and Incident policy there was no accident or incident report book available in the service - (k) Accident/Incidents templates are now available in the service detailing the accident or incident that occurred and the actions taken ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - BASIC NEEDS: (1) There was no rest/quiet area where the children could choose to sit away from noisy activities - (1) A new settee has been placed in the rest/quiet area along with soft blankets where children can sit away from noisy activities and relax ##### Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play - (a) Children were not offered the opportunity to play outdoors on the morning of inspection. In conversation the registered provider stated that the children had not gone outdoors since the storms in November - (a) Children now have access to the front garden and a side wooded area to play every day ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: (1) A doll’s house, the height of the children, was observed to be unsecured, posing a safety risk should it tip or fall on a child. (2) The fabric covering the nest swing in the outdoor area was covered in mildew, posing a safety risk to the children. Fire Safety: (3) The main fire/emergency exit door was fitted locked with a key which had the potential to impede the safe evacuation of children and adults in the event of an emergency should the key be misplaced, and the door locked. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: (1) To ensure the safety of the children the doll’s house was removed. In future all furniture and toys will be anchored, where applicable. (2) The swing is not currently in use. When the repairs are being carried out in the outdoor area at Easter time the swing will be washed. Should it be necessary the swing cover will be replaced. Fire Safety: (3) The main fire exit door has now been fitted with thumb twist cylinder to facilitate the quick evacuation of adults and children in the event of a fire ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (b) An up-to-date maintenance certificate was not available for smoke alarms in the service. Regular smoke alarm checks are essential to ensure the reliability and functionality of the devices in keeping children and adults safe - (b) A smoke alarm certificate is now available for the service and will be renewed on an annual basis ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) (1) The outdoor play area was not maintained in a good state of repair. Panels from the fencing in the outdoor play area were missing and others were broken. In conversation, the registered provider stated that the damage had happened in the recent storms. This non-compliance was also observed on the last inspection, dated 3 November 2021, in which the registered provider stated in their response that the fencing would be regularly checked to ensure it was in a good state of repair, this was not found on inspection. (2) The gate in the outdoor area could not be secured, the hook would not meet the receiver on the opposite side, posing a safety risk to the children. (3) Screws were loose on the bottom of the gate, posing a safety risk to the children as they could be easily accessed - (d) (1) (2) (3) The main outdoor play area is not currently in use. The children are currently using the secure area at the front and a side wooded area while awaiting repairs. The fencing will be repaired, and the gate will be secured during the Easter break. The screws have been removed Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 25, 28. ### Other services in Cork - [Templebreedy Pre-School](/creche/templebreedy-pre-school-crosshaven.md) Crosshaven - [The Baby Hub Bandon](/creche/the-baby-hub-bandon-bandon.md) Bandon - [The Children’s House Preschool](/creche/the-children-s-house-preschool-whitechurch.md) Whitechurch - [The Lighthouse Centre](/creche/the-lighthouse-centre-ballincollig.md) Ballincollig - [Tigers Childcare](/creche/tigers-childcare-coachford.md) Coachford - [Tots to Teens Childcare Ltd.](/creche/tots-to-teens-childcare-ltd-carrig-na-bhfear.md) Carrig Na Bhfear - [Ardmore Community Pre-School](/creche/ardmore-community-pre-school-cork.md) Cork - [Cottage Childcare](/creche/cottage-childcare-mallow.md) Mallow - [Playdays Pre-School](/creche/playdays-pre-school-bweeng.md) Bweeng - [Macroom Family Resource Centre, St Josephs Preschool](/creche/macroom-family-resource-centre-st-josephs-preschool-macroom.md) Macroom [Alert me when a new report is published](/help.md) · [Dated report on this service — €19](/report.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/teeny-bops-playschool-mallow/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11