# The Holy Family Parish Community Creche, Dundalk — inspection reports and findings > The Holy Family Parish Community Creche (Dundalk, Co. Louth): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## The Holy Family Parish Community Creche Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Dundalk, Louth · Tusla ID **TU2015LH035** · 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 29 October 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 23, 27, 28, 31. #### Inspection of 18 October 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (4) Documentary evidence of a childcare qualification that meets the minimum Level 5 requirement was not available for 1 staff member - A copy of the staff member’s qualification was sent to the Preschool inspector. A check list will be put in place to make sure the certificates are received in a timely manner ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - Physical and Material Environment: 1. In the Baby Room there was no adult chair for a member of staff to sit comfortably and nurse or feed a child. One staff member was observed sitting on the floor nursing a child to sleep and then having to try to get up with the sleeping child in their arms. Another staff member was observed feeding a child their bottle perched on the corner of the foam cube with the bubble lamp in it - 1. Chairs have been made available to staff who wish to use them for feeding or to sit and nurse a child. These are stored outside the room door and are available at any time for the staff. The registered provider will ensure that the chairs are available at any time for the staff if required. Summary Comment The registered provider submitted details of the corrective and preventative actions taken in the service to address the non-compliances. Based on the information submitted the non-compliance has been addressed ##### Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play - 1. One child aged 2 years 2 months was observed sleeping in a ‘space saving cot’ which is only suitable for children up to a maximum age of 18 months. 2. In sleep room 2, two of the cot mattresses were ill-fitting. This is a safety risk as there were footholds present in the cot. 3. In cot room 2, three of the mattresses did not have adequate safety labels - s 1. Cots have been assigned to all the children to ensure they are age appropriate. All cots are assigned to children and staff are aware which cot to use. 2. A risk assessment has been designed and will be carried out to make sure that all mattresses have correct fitting sheets. 3. New mattresses have been ordered. All mattress will be checked for safety adherence when risk assessments are carried out ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. In the Baby Room there were sharp unprotected corners on the white shelving in the room. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - 1. Edging has been placed on the corners in the Baby room. Monthly risk assessments will be carried out to make sure that corners are protected from sharp edges at all times Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25. ### Earlier inspections - 29 July 2026 — Inspection Report ### Other services in Louth - [The Maples Montessori School](/creche/the-maples-montessori-school-drogheda.md) Drogheda - [The Playroom Project](/creche/the-playroom-project-dundalk.md) Dundalk - [Tír na nÓg Montessori Pre-School](/creche/tir-na-nog-montessori-pre-school-dunleer.md) Dunleer - [Venessa's Little Legends](/creche/venessa-s-little-legends-ardee.md) Ardee - [Cheeky Monkey Early Years Limited](/creche/cheeky-monkey-early-years-limited-ardee.md) Ardee - [Knockbridge Childcare](/creche/knockbridge-childcare-dundalk.md) Dundalk - [Smart Start Playschool](/creche/smart-start-playschool-drogheda.md) Drogheda - [Pugwash Bay LTD](/creche/pugwash-bay-ltd-dundalk-2.md) Dundalk - [Little Treasures Preschool](/creche/little-treasures-preschool-drogheda.md) Drogheda - [Cala's Cabin](/creche/cala-s-cabin-drogheda.md) Drogheda [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/the-holy-family-parish-community-creche-dundalk/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11