Creche Inspection Reports

The Den Creche Limited

Part Time · 1 - 6 Years · Barna, Galway · Tusla ID TU2015GY258 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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3published inspections
0non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 10 February 2026 — Inspection Report

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29.

Inspection of 4 February 2025 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (2)(a) There was only one appropriately validated reference available for one staff member working in the service and one student on work placement, when at least two references were required for each adult. (d) Police Vetting disclosures were required for the 3 adults working in the service that had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of over 6 months while over the age of 18 years. It was noted that documents in relation to 2 staff members were on file in relation to Police vetting, but they required to be translated through a reputable source of translation by the service. (4) There was one adult working directly with children who was unable to provide evidence that they had obtained an award in Early Childhood Care and Education at least to level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework
Provider's corrective action:
  • On the 14/2/2025, 10/3/2025 and 10/04/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a) A second reference was submitted for one student on work placement. (d)Translation of two police vetting’s has been applied for by the preschool service. An application has been made for police vetting for the third adult in the preschool. (4) The qualification certificate for one adult has been submitted to the office of the early years inspectorate. This adult has ceased employment in the preschool service

Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child

  • 1. The rest and relaxation areas required further development in both playrooms. - The Wobbler/Toddler room has some soft cushions and an adult size blue wipeable seat, this room occupied a maximum of 11 children age range 1- 2 years. - The Montessori room had a tree house with cushions and circular floor cushions were available. This room occupied a max of 22 children age range 3- 6 years
Provider's corrective action:
  • On the 14/02/2025 and the 10/04/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action Additional seating, cushions and rugs have been ordered. The two playrooms will have new rest and relaxation areas with new seatings, soft cushions and soft rugs for the children in the Wobbler/Toddler room and the Montessori rooms to rest and relax

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety 1. Garda vetting was available for ten staff members. However, one vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’
Provider's corrective action:
  • On the 14/2/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action A garda vetting renewal application was sent for one adult who works in the premises. A checklist will be maintained to ensure they keep up to date with expiry dates

Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures

  • (b) Records were available in relation to the number, type, and maintenance of firefighting equipment with the last service dated 8/09/2023. This is outside the yearly service date recommended
Provider's corrective action:
  • On the 14/2/2025 and 10/4/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action A competent person serviced the firefighting equipment and fire detection alarm system immediately following inspection on the 5/2/2025 and records were maintained

Regulation 29 — Premises

  • (c) 1. The room air in the Wobbler/Toddler room was stagnant and stale. It was acknowledged that the registered provider advised they had issues with a burst pipe and water leak damage in the building recently. (d) 2. The skirting boards in the Wobbler/Toddler room, corridor and adult sanitary area were absent and in need of replacement. 3. In the Wobbler/Toddler room there was an area of the wall unpainted and in need of painting
Provider's corrective action:
  • On the 14/02/2025 and 10/04/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action The builder has been in to review the premises. The leak is fixed but the builder will reassess in a few weeks. The skirting boards will be fitted over the Easter holidays and the area of the wall that was unpainted will be covered with timber. The entire creche has been re painted recently and new floors installed. The skirting boards will be completed over the holidays and at weekends when the children are not in the building

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25, 28.

Inspection of 20 February 2024 — Inspection Report

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Regulation 11 — Staffing levels

  • (1) On the day of inspection from 14.00hrs to 15.00hrs, a sufficient number of adults were not working directly with the children in the Montessori room. Area Number and age range of children present Adult/Child ratios required Number of adults required Number of adults provided Montessori room 14 children at 10.00 hrs 12 children at 14.20hrs (aged 3 to 5 years) 3 – 5 years = 1:8 2 2 2 1 Additionally, it was acknowledged by the registered provider that a staff member became unwell and a relief staff member was contacted to come in to assist in the Montessori Room in the afternoon of the inspection
Provider's corrective action:
  • On the 8/4/2024 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action A relief staff member was contacted to come in to work and provide cover in the preschool service. The relief staff member assisted with childcare duties and relief in the Montessori room as soon as she arrived on the premises

Regulation 25 — First aid

  • (1) While it is recognised that five adults were trained in first aid, no staff member had current training in First Aid Responder (FAR) delivered by a training provider approved by PHECC (The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council) who was available to the children at all times
Provider's corrective action:
  • On the 8/4/2024 & 9/4/2024 the registered provider advised of the following Corrective and Preventive Action A First aid responder course has been booked for one adult, to be completed by 28th of March. A second adult has been booked to attend a FAR first aid course on the 15th, 16th and 17th of May 2024

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30.

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