TLC Childcare, Newcastle West — inspection reports and findings

Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Newcastle West, Limerick · Tusla ID TU2015LK186 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29.

1. Reading books that were available to the children in the ladybird room and the butterfly room were observed to be torn, with pages and covers missing and could not support the appropriate development of literacy skills. The shelf unit displaying the books was broken. This was identified as a non-compliance in the inspection report dated 26 March 2024. 2. There were a number of broken toys in the outside play area, such as a sand box, see-saw, and the handles on trikes, which posed a potential safety hazard. This was identified as a non-compliance in the inspection report dated 26 March 2024. 3. Paint work on the chairs in the butterfly room was worn and paint work on the legs of the chairs in the outside play area was rusted. The chipped paint on the outdoor chairs posed a potential risk to children. 4. The paint work on two child sized picnic benches in the outside play area were stained and worn. This made them difficult to clean

Provider's corrective action:

1. The books have been replaced from spare supplies and the shelf unit has been replaced. Staff hours have been increased to ensure all equipment is available and in good condition. 2. The plastic sand box has been removed, a new wooden one will be installed. The see-saw has been repaired and the handle covering the trikes was put back on. As part of the playground checks the manager will be monitoring all the equipment. 3. & 4 These items have been repainted and the manager will be monitoring this as part of the weekly checklist

General Safety: 1. During sleep times in the Ladybird room, all of the furniture had to be removed from the central space in the room in order to allow the sleep beds to be placed on the floor. Consequently, toys and play equipment were stacked high on an armchair and posed a safety hazard to both the children and the staff. Infection Control: 2. Cloth towels in the nappy changing area next to the bumble bee room were not single use. These were used for cleaning which posed a risk of cross infection. This was identified as a non-compliance in the inspection report dated 26 March 2024. 3. A foot operated waste disposal bin and a foot operated bin for the disposal of nappies were not in working order in the sanitary accommodation off the Ladybird room. This posed a risk of cross infection as staff needed to use their hands to open and close the bins. 4. The two-toilet bowls in the sanitary accommodation off the Lady bird room were not adequately cleaned which posed a risk of cross infection. 5. The seats of the six-seater buggy contained dirt and the surfaces were worn and damaged making them difficult to clean, posing a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1. Staff will ensure that play equipment will not be placed on top of the armchair. Infection Control: 2. Individual paper towels are available in the sanitary accommodation. 3. The two bins have been replaced and the manager will be monitoring this as part of the weekly checklist. 4. The toilets have been deep cleaned with limescale remover and will be treated weekly for limescale. 5. The buggy has been removed as all children are walking

(3)(b) A visitors book was not available to record on a daily basis in writing persons who entered the premises other than parents and staff. The visitor book must include the following information - date, person’s name, their contact number, their reason for entry, the name of the person who approved their entry and the check-in and out times

Provider's corrective action:

(d) 1. Ceiling tiles in the butterfly room, bumble bee room, and the nappy change area off the bumble bee room were stained and showed signs of mould and dampness. This posed a potential hazard to the safety and well-being of the children who were present in the rooms and was previously identified as a non- compliance in the inspection report dated 26 March 2024. 2. Paint work on the rear wall in the outside play area was stained and there were sections that were unfinished. 3. Areas surrounding the external windowsills were covered in cobwebs and dust. 4. There were two sections of the perspex roof in the outside play area which had been removed and the rain on the day was observed to leak on to the floor. 5. Sections of the bark mulch covering the outside play area were unsafe as the weed block plastic sheeting was torn and exposed, which posed a tripping hazard to both the staff and the children. 6. Paint work in each of the playrooms was stained and required repainting

Provider's corrective action:

1. The ceiling tiles have been replaced and the manager will monitor the ceiling tiles in each room on a weekly basis and will follow up with the landlord if there any further problems. 2.The exterior paint work has been completed and will be monitored regularly. 3.The outside of the building has been power washed and it will be included in the weekly checklist for the manager to monitor. 4.No response received. 5.The bark mulch has been redistributed over the playground to level the area affected. 6.The entire building is scheduled to be repainted during our summer break and painting will be ongoing

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

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