# Tigh na Leanai, Tralee — inspection reports and findings > Tigh na Leanai (Tralee, Co. Kerry): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Tigh na Leanai Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Tralee, Kerry · Tusla ID **TU2023KY004** · Registered since 29 August 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 1 July 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 19 February 2024 — Change in Circumstance Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. #### Inspection of 20 November 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a) &(b) 1.Two validated references were not made available. 2. Records of validation were not available for 2 references on file - & Supporting Documentation Submitted (2)(a) & (b) 1.&2. The registered provider obtained the necessary written references with the correct records of validation. Copies were submitted. Summary Comment Documentation in the form of written references and records of validation were forwarded to the early years office; they were reviewed and found to adequately meet the Requirements ##### Regulation 22 — Food and drink - Although the Tigh na Leanai had a healthy eating policy in place, it was observed that some practices were at variance with the policy. 1. The perishable items of the children’s lunches which had been provided by the parents and guardians were not stored in a fridge. 2. Children were observed drinking orange squashes. 3. Cutlery or plates were not offered to the children and they were observed eating crackers and dry cereal off the table - & Supporting Documentation Submitted The registered provider stated the following – 1.The children’s lunches are now stored in a fridge and a photograph of this was submitted. 2. The parents have been issued with the healthy eating policy again which states that only milk or water is permitted in the service. A copy of note issued to parents was submitted. 3.Cutlery and plates are now available to the children for use during both snacks and meals. Summary Comment The Requirement has been suitably met ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The families and children used a sliding glazed door situated to the side of the building to enter the premises. At the time of the inspection, it was not suitably secured as parents were seen walking in to collect children and there was a risk that a child could leave the premises unsupervised. 2.The children had access to plastic carrier bags and protective gloves which stored nappies and supplies in the bathroom, which posed a risk of suffocation. Infection Control: The following issues posed a risk of cross infection - 3. It was observed during the nappy changing procedures that the registered provider did not wash hands after the task and the children’s hands were not washed either. This was at variance to the infection control policy. 4. The nappy changing mat was cleaned with wipes and not an antibacterial spray as stated in the infection control policy. 5. It was observed that the children were not facilitated to wash hands prior to sitting at the table and eating their snacks. This issue was also at variance to the service policy. 6. Each child had a face flannel for wiping of hands and mouths after eating but they were not stored in a hygienic manner. 7. In discussion with the registered provider in relation to the storage of dummies/soothers, it was reported that the dummies were put into the children’s bags. This issue was at variance with the infection control policy which stated that dummies would be sterilized between usage and stored in clean individual containers - & Supporting Documentation Submitted The registered provider stated the following – 1. A bell has been installed by the sliding patio door so as to restrict access by adults and to prevent the children from leaving the service unsupervised. A photograph of the bell was submitted. 2. The nappy changing station has been decluttered and there are no plastic bags or gloves accessible to the children. A photograph of this was issued to evidence this action. 3. & 5. Handwashing is now practised prior to the children eating their snacks and meals and after toileting and hand washing as per the service policy. A photograph of hands being washed was submitted. 4.The nappy changing mat is now cleaned with antibacterial spray and dried with paper towels after each use. A photograph of the products used was submitted. 6. The children’s individual flannels for cleaning faces are now stored in labelled containers and laundered daily. A photograph of the labelled containers was issued. 7.Dummies and soothers are now stored in individual labelled plastic containers. A photograph of the containers was forwarded. Summary Comment Documentation in the form of photographs were submitted to the early years office; they were examined and found to adequately meet the non-compliant aspects of this Regulation. The Requirement has been met ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - Although the service displayed a fire drill template in the utility room unfortunately, the recommended monthly fire drills had not been conducted - & Supporting Documentation Submitted - The registered provider stated that fire drills are now conducted monthly. A scanned copy of the fire drill recording template was submitted; it was recorded that the most recent drill took place in November and that there were 5 children present and 1 adult. Summary Comment The Requirement has been met Found compliant: Regulation 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 25, 28. ### Other services in Kerry - [Tiny Tots Playschool/Nursery](/creche/tiny-tots-playschool-nursery-tralee.md) Tralee - [Tir na nOg Ballybunion (Ballybunion Community Centre)](/creche/tir-na-nog-ballybunion-ballybunion-community-centre-ballybunion.md) Ballybunion - [Torc Childcare Service](/creche/torc-childcare-service-killarney.md) Killarney - [Alphabet Academy](/creche/alphabet-academy-listowel.md) Listowel - [Bright Sparks Montessori](/creche/bright-sparks-montessori-ballylongford.md) Ballylongford - [Danú Childcare](/creche/danu-childcare-killarney.md) Killarney - [Naíonra an Daingin](/creche/naionra-an-daingin-an-daingean-tra-li.md) An Daingean, Trá Lí - [Holy Cross Mercy Early Years and School Age Service](/creche/holy-cross-mercy-early-years-and-school-age-service-killarney.md) Killarney - [Stepping Stones Childcare & Pre-School](/creche/stepping-stones-childcare-pre-school-tralee.md) Tralee - [Starlight Starbright Montessori Pre School](/creche/starlight-starbright-montessori-pre-school-tralee.md) Tralee [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/tigh-na-leanai-tralee/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11