# The Growing Tree, Ballaghadereen — inspection reports and findings

> The Growing Tree (Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## The Growing Tree

Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Ballaghadereen, Roscommon · Tusla ID **TU2018RN502** · Registered since 20 August 2024

An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md).

#### Inspection of 5 February 2026 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- Infection Control: • In the designated quiet/ rest area, one child size couch had evidence of being frayed and torn, thereby preventing effective cleaning. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- Infection Control: The manager of the service submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise • Waterproof tape has been securely applied to the torn section of the couch to ensure it can be cleaned effectively and the couches will now be inspected on a daily basis for signs of wear or tear, with any issues addressed immediately

##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures

- (1)(b) There was no record of the service record of the fire equipment and the fire alarm system available for inspection

- The manager of the service submitted a written response to state A formal process has now been established to ensure documentation is available at the time of inspection. The Early Years Service has requested that copies of all current fire alarm and fire equipment service records be provided and retained on site in a designated compliance folder. Centre Management has been formally notified in writing of the requirement to have these records accessible at all times. A system has also been agreed whereby updated records will be forwarded to the Early Years Service immediately following each service

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 22, 25, 28.

#### Inspection of 24 May 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 23, 25, 26, 28.

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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11