The Park Academy Childcare Eden Gate, Delgany — inspection reports and findings

Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Delgany, Wicklow · Tusla ID TU2015WW169 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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

Inspection of 2 March 2026 — Inspection Report

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

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

Inspection of 20 March 2025 — Inspection Report

Immediate action notice. An Immediate Action Notice was issued to the Registered Provider on 21/03/2025 in relation to a non-compliance identified Regulation 23, General Safety. A response from the registered provider was received and accepted 24/03/2025. Acknowledgements The inspectors wish to acknowledge the cooperation of the person in charge, two assistant managers, regional supervisor, staff and children who were present on the day of the inspection.

Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child

In the Little Rascals room, the rest area was inadequate and consisted only of a mat and three small stools. There were no soft furnishings, cushions, chairs or sofas to make it an attractive area for a child to rest or take time out if needed during their day

Provider's corrective action:

The Rascals rest area has been developed and now consists of soft furnishings, cushions and a seating area. The team leader and management team will monitor this area and will replenish any equipment when needed

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

General Safety: 1. At 10:45 in the Bunnies room it was observed that a small red plastic ball was available to the babies who were aged between nine and fifteen months. On examination of this ball, it was noted that written on the ball was that it was “not suitable for children under the age of 3 years”. Following conversation with the staff, his ball was immediately removed from the room. It was evident through conversation with staff in the room and management that there is system in place to check the toys in each room daily to ensure that they are safe. However, this did not prevent an unsuitable toy being available posing a risk to a child of this age group. An Immediate Action Notice was issued on 21/03/2024 and a response was received on 24/03/2025. 2. In the Jellytots room an electric fan was on a windowsill near the cosy area which was accessible to children posing a risk as it could be pulled down on top of a child. Infection Control: 3. The procedure undertaken by a staff member while nappy changing did not demonstrate best practice in relation to infection control. The staff member did not adhere to the service nappy changing procedure and children’s hands were not washed following nappy change. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. The red ball was removed from the room immediately by the manager. A daily hazard checklist is carried out each day and a toy audit is now completed monthly by deputy managers and supervisors which includes all toys in the rooms. 2. The electric fan was removed from the room immediately. Going forward when the fan is not in use it will be stored in the storeroom. Infection Control: 3. All staff have been retrained in the nappy changing procedure

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 22, 25, 27.

Inspection of 18 October 2023 — Change in Circumstance

Full report (PDF, Tusla)