# Tiddlywinks, Athy — inspection reports and findings > Tiddlywinks (Athy, Co. Laois): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Tiddlywinks Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Athy, Laois · Tusla ID **TU2015LS030** · Registered since 15 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 January 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (a) One written reference from a previous employer in regard to one staff member was not validated. (b) One written reference from a reputable source in regard to one staff member, was not validated - The dates that staff references had been verified were recorded. References for new staff will be verified and recorded, as per the services recruitment policy ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: It was observed that two children’s lunchboxes contained whole grapes, which were not cut in half. One child had popcorn in their lunch box. These food items present a potential choking hazard. Infection Control: Paper hand towels were stored in a basket on the windowsill at the back of the children’s toilets in the sanitary accommodation. Staff were observed taking paper towels from the basket and handing them to the children after hand washing. This posed a potential risk of cross contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: A text message was sent out to all parents to remind them of the food safety guidelines i.e. no popcorn or uncut grapes allowed due to risk of choking. Parents will be regularly reminded of food safety guidelines and the services healthy eating policy, using text message reminders, as well as in-person reminders to parents during drop- off/collection times. The healthy eating policy will be sent out to parents every year (or more often, if necessary). Infection Control: A basket of paper towels has been placed on low tables in both bathrooms that the children use so that they are now easily accessible to all children, and staff no longer have to hand the children their paper towels, this is a temporary measure until a more permanent one can be arranged. The service plans to install paper towel dispensers at child height in the sanitary accommodation ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - There was no staff member qualified in First Aid response (FAR) and available in the preschool during the hours of operation. This presented a risk in the event of a medical emergency and staff were not trained in how to respond appropriately - First aid training has been booked for 08 April 2026. All required training for staff will be monitored and re- training will be booked as soon as necessary Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 26, 28. ### Other services in Laois - [Timahoe Tots LTD](/creche/timahoe-tots-ltd-timahoe.md) Timahoe - [Tir na nÓg Playschool](/creche/tir-na-nog-playschool-clonaslee.md) Clonaslee - [Tots Creche and Day Care Ltd.](/creche/tots-creche-and-day-care-ltd-portlaoise.md) Portlaoise - [After the Bell Afterschool](/creche/after-the-bell-afterschool-portlaoise.md) Portlaoise - [Cute & Clever](/creche/cute-clever-rathdowney.md) Rathdowney - [Kuddz Kidz Playschool](/creche/kuddz-kidz-playschool-camross.md) Camross - [Tots and Co Playschool](/creche/tots-and-co-playschool-mountrath.md) Mountrath - [Darling Buds Montessori and Daycare](/creche/darling-buds-montessori-and-daycare-portlaoise.md) Portlaoise [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/tiddlywinks-athy/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11