# The Crescent Academy, Rush — inspection reports and findings

> The Crescent Academy (Rush, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## The Crescent Academy

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Rush, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015FL079** · 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 July 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- Infection Control: 1. It was observed that handwashing was not carried out at the required times as outlined in the service procedures for nappy changing and assisting children when using the toilet. For example, • A staff member did not wash their hands or the child’s hands after completing a nappy change. • Three children were not prompted or assisted to wash their hands after using the toilet. • The staff member did not wash their hands after assisting three children with using the toilet. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- Infection Control: 1. In response to the non-compliance the service has stated that discussion was held with staff about the importance in hygiene when changing nappies and assisting children going to the toilet. Staff were reminded that although gloves are always worn it is policy that hand washing takes place after each nappy change alongside the children’s hands after they have used the toilet. Going forward all staff will take extra care in ensuring our infection control policy is followed correctly

##### Regulation 25 — First aid

- (1) The designated person in charge was trained in First Aid Responder (FAR) certification with an expiry date of the 2 0 November 2025. However, on review of the service roster on the week of inspection and on discussion with staff it was observed that a staff member with in date FAR certification was not available to the children during the operation of the service from 7.30am to 6.00pm daily. It is acknolwedged that staff working with the children held in date paediatric first aid with an expiry date of 29 January 2026

- (1) To address the non-compliance an additional staff is now trained in FAR and we will ensure that FAR training is monitored and kept up to date and one member with FAR training is always present

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 26.

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Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/the-crescent-academy-rush/
Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11