# Toddlers Den Creche & Scholars Den Afterschool Club, Ballisodare — inspection reports and findings > Toddlers Den Creche & Scholars Den Afterschool Club (Ballisodare, Co. Sligo): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Toddlers Den Creche & Scholars Den Afterschool Club Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Ballisodare, Sligo · Tusla ID **TU2015SO065** · Registered since 1 January 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 14 April 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (d) International police vetting was required for one member of staff employed in the service who works with the school aged children as that person has lived outside the state for a period of six months or ore as an adult - The registered provider did not demonstrate that all vetting procedures had been completed prior to an adult having access to children as outlined in (2) (d) above - In a written response the registered provider stated: - International Child Protection Certificate was applied for and received. This has been placed on her file All new Staff will be required to have correct vetting documentation before they commence working in the service - Vetting procedures have been reviewed and the service will make sure going forward that all vetting is correct prior to any new staff been employed and having access to children in the service ##### Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child - The records of a immunisations if any for two children were not available. This information is required to support the safety of the children should an outbreak of an infectious disease break out within the service - In a written response the registered provider stated: - The parents were asked to provide up to date immunisation records and this was provided by both parents All children’s medical records will be checked regularly and parents will be asked to update immunisation as it occurs on their child/children’s medical form ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The service did not have the required foot pedal operated bin in the preschool’s sanitary accommodation, posing a risk of cross contamination. 2. Leads and flexes from televisions and CD players were hanging loosely in the playschool and wobbler room and required to be secured to prevent an injury to children. 3. The toilet seat in the adult toilet adjacent to the wobbler room was broken and required to be replaced Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: The registered provider in a written response stated: 1. Two new foot pedal operated bin were purchased and were placed under both sinks in our preschool sanitary accommodation. Staff are aware to notify management If these bins are broken. 2. Leeds and flexes have been made secure. 3. Toilet seat has been replaced and will be checked regularly Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 20, 27, 28. #### Inspection of 12 June 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. The nappy changing bin in the wobbler/toddler sanitary area was not the required foot operated bin. 2. The floor mats for seating in the wobbler/toddler area had several rips exposing foam which is not conducive to effective cleaning posing an infection control risk. 3. The required personal protective equipment i.e aprons were not worn in an observed nappy change resulting in an infection control risk. 4. The four shared cots in the wobbler sleep room did not have the required waterproof mattress protector. 5. Snacks of fruit were observed to be served directly on to the table in the preschool room potentially causing an infection control risk. Plates should be provided. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - The registered provider in a written responses stated: Infection Control: 1. We have replaced the nappy changing bin to a foot operated bin. This bin will be regularly checked to make sure it is working properly. 2. The ripped floor mats have been disposed of and are being replaced. All future mats purchased will be washable and checked for damage regularly. 3. Aprons are provided in an easily accessible place for staff to use. Aprons will be available and accessible at all nappy changing times for staff to use. 4. Four waterproof mattress protectors have been purchased. We have fitted same and will be checked regularly. 5. Plates are being provided to serve food for all snack times Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 26, 28. ### Other services in Sligo - [Early years service TU2015SO002](/creche/tu2015so002.md) Carraroe - [Early years service TU2015SO026](/creche/tu2015so026.md) Ballymote - [Tubbercurry Family and Childcare Resource Centre](/creche/tubbercurry-family-and-childcare-resource-centre-tubercurry.md) Tubercurry - [Bright Minds](/creche/bright-minds-sligo.md) Sligo - [Footprints](/creche/footprints-sligo.md) Sligo - [Lollipop Lane Creche, Montessori and Afterschool](/creche/lollipop-lane-creche-montessori-and-afterschool-tubbercurry.md) Tubbercurry - [Happy Days Creche](/creche/happy-days-creche-sligo.md) Sligo - [Magic Moments Aclare](/creche/magic-moments-aclare-aclare.md) Aclare [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/toddlers-den-creche-scholars-den-afterschool-club-ballisodare/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11