The Denn Toddlers Playgroup Clg, Crosskeys — inspection reports and findings

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Crosskeys, Cavan · Tusla ID TU2015CN061 · Registered since 1 January 2026

An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Provider's corrective action:

(2)(a)&(b) All 6 staff references have been validated, signed and dated by a committee member. All references will be signed and dated for validation

1. There was no soft comfortable area in the room for a child to go to sit and take a break from activities or rest in should they so wish. 2. The children did not have access to their drinks throughout the morning as they were stored in their bags in the hall and only brought out at lunchtime

Provider's corrective action:

1. There is a mat and cushions in place in the care room. The registered provider is currently working with an outside agency and the physical indoor environment is being worked on and that includes a cosy corner area being developed. This will always be in place. 2. A water station area has been put in place. The water station will remain an accessible area in the classroom

The registered provider did not ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of a pre-school child attending the service and that the environment of the service is safe: General Safety: 1. The blind cords on the 2 windows to the front of the building were not secured and are a health and safety risk. Infection Control: 2. There were 3 cloth towels at the sink in the care room which staff reported were used to dry their hands. The use of cloth towels for hand drying is a cross contamination and an infection control risk. 3. The service mop and bucket were inappropriately stored in the lobby of the sanitary accommodation off the room and accessible to the children. 4. The lunches were stored in the children’s bags in the hallway and not in the fridge which permits the growth of food poisoning bacteria

Provider's corrective action:

Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. Both blind cords are now secured and safe. Management and staff will keep regular checks on the blind cords and security. Infection Control: 2. All cloth towels have been removed from the ECCE room. Paper towels are now used for hand drying. Cloth towels are not allowed in the ECCE room for hand drying. 3. Service mop and bucket are safely stored back in the store room away from the children. Service mop and bucket will safely be stored in the store room away from the children and if required during the session will be left back to store room immediately after use. 4. All lunches are placed in the fridge when the children arrive every morning. Children and staff will automatically take the lunches out of bags upon arrival to the service and place them into the fridge

(c) Three of the 8 ceiling lights in the room were not working and therefore the lighting in the room was poor and not conducive for carrying out tabletop activities in the room. (d) The long plastic covered benches at the door were in disrepair as the corners were worn and this does not allow for effective cleaning

Provider's corrective action:

(c) All lights in the ECCE room have been replaced by the resource centre committee. Lights to be replaced immediately when required. (d)The long plastic covered benches have been removed from the room. Management and Staff will keep an eye on the overall wear and tear of furniture and equipment in the ECCE room going forward

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25, 26.

The Denn Toddlers Playgroup Clg