Tigers Childcare

Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Dublin 16, Dublin · Tusla ID TU2015DS048 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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4published inspections

2non-compliances at latest report read

0immediate action notices

0registration conditions

(d) International police vetting was not available for one adult in respect of one country that they had lived in other than Ireland for more than six consecutive months as an adult. (3) Evidence was not available to demonstrate that the procedures specified in paragraph (2) were carried out in relation to one adult who had access to the children. The following was observed: o International police vetting for one adult had not been obtained prior to their commencement in the service

Provider's corrective action:

(d) An application for international police vetting has been made and will be added to the staff files once obtained. The staff member will continue to work in the service outside of operational hours with no contact with the children until the police vetting has been obtained. Management will ensure that all international police vetting is completed before new staff members commence in the service. (3) Management will ensure all checks are completed before a new staff member commences employment in the service

General Safety: 1. The use of window restrictors was not observed on windows that were easily accessible to children in the Sunshine room and Starlight room, posing a potential risk of injury to children. It is acknowledged that there are latches on the window frames, but these were not in use on the day of the inspection. Infection Control: 2. The following equipment was observed to be torn, leaving the internal foam exposed: o Foam blocks in the Starlight room. o The nappy changing mat in the Starlight sanitary accommodation. This reduced the risk of effective cleaning and increased the risk of cross contamination. 3. The foot operated pedal bin in the Sunshine sanitary accommodation was observed to be broken. This posed a potential risk of cross contamination through repeated touch to the surface. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. Window restrictors are in use. Management have spoken to all staff to ensure the window restrictors are in use at all times. Infection Control: 2. A new changing mat has been bought and placed in the changing area; any damaged equipment has been removed. Management will check all equipment for rips or wear and tears and update as required. 3. A new bin has been bought and placed in the changing area. Management will check all bins and update as required

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 19, 26, 28.

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

(4) There was no evidence available to show that two adults who worked directly with preschool children attending the service held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed eligible by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. It is acknowledged that both staff are engaged in education to obtain a relevant qualification

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for two staff members. However, these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting. Infection Control: 2. The vent on an appliance the Seahorse room was covered with a heavy layer of dust posing an infection control risk. 3. The pedal bin in the Dolphin sanitary area was damaged and not working effectively. This posed an infection control risk. Administration of Medication: 4. Expired emergency medication was stored in the same bag as in date medication. This posed a risk of expired medication being administered in the event of an emergency. 5. Antifebrile medication was stored in a fridge without the use of a safety lock in the Seahorse room and was accessible to children. This is not line with service policy that advises medication will be stored out of reach of children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. Corrective action: Garda vetting obtained for both staff members. Preventive action: Reminders are now in place for all vetting dates for staff and help for them to complete it. Infection Control: 2. Corrective action: The vent on the Hepa filter in the Seahorse room has been cleaned. Preventive action: Cleaning of Hepa filters incorporated in the daily/weekly cleaning routine. 3. Corrective action: a new pedal bin is in the Dolphin room bathroom. Preventive action: Check all bins to make sure they work properly on a regular basis. Administration of Medication: 4. Corrective action: The emergency medication has been replaced with in date medication. Preventive action: Check all medications for expiry dates. 5. Corrective action: We have put a lock on the fridge in the seahorse room. Preventive action: We will ensure to have locks on the fridges in the pre-school rooms

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 21, 25.

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