# Early years service TU2015SO002, Carraroe — inspection reports and findings > Early years service TU2015SO002 (Carraroe, Co. Sligo): what Tusla inspections found — 4 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Early years service TU2015SO002 Full Day · 1 - 6 Years · Carraroe, Sligo · Tusla ID **TU2015SO002** · 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 11 April 2025 — Inspection Report Full report: search this service ID on the Tusla inspection reports search . The direct file name contains the provider's personal name, which this site does not publish. ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The radiator in the toddler room had missing regulator covers, resulting in two exposed spikes which posed a risk of injury to the preschool child. 2. In preschool One, two blind chords were loose and not secure to the wall. A temporary measure of positioning the chord out of reach of the preschool child was observed on the day Infection Control: 3. The nappy changing procedure in the toddler room on the morning of the inspection observed the following practises which could pose a risk of safety to the preschool child: • Children’s hands were not routinely washed after nappy changes. • The adult did not wash hands between four nappy changes. It is acknowledged that later nappy changes observed the room included hand hygiene for both adult and Child. 4. The water temperature recorded in a number of sinks on the day of inspection measured 15.6°C which is not warm enough for adequate hand hygiene. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - In a written response the registered provider stated: General Safety: 1. The radiator in the toddler room now has the exposed spikes covered and a wooden radiator guard has been secured to the wall. This will be checked regularly. 2. In pre-school 1 the two blinds observed have been removed and are not being replaced. Infection Control: 3. All staff have been reminded of the creche’s nappy changing policy and have been retrained in the nappy changing procedure. 4. The Plumber was contacted to investigate the issue of the water temperature. The thermostatic mixing valves was replaced ##### Regulation 27 — Supervision - The service did not ensure that the children were supervised at all times as observed on the day as follows: In preschool one at approx. 12.06hrs a unplanned trip to the outdoor area for an easter egg hunt resulted in the three adults bringing 16 children to the outdoor area. The inspector had observed one child not lining up to go outdoors and observed the child making their way to the bathroom that was adjacent to the preschool room. This appeared not to be observed by the three adults. The 16 children and three adults left the room at 12:07hrs. The inspector remained in the care room. The child remained in the bathroom area. At approx. 12:09hrs the adults and children returned to the care room and began an activity. At 12:12hrs one of the adults completed a visual check in the room. The adult then checked the bathrooms and located the child - In a written response the registered provider stated: All staff have been reminded to carry out a head count of all children before any trip to the outdoor play area and on return to the Pre-school Room. Staff are advised that they must check all bathrooms before leaving the room. The Room Leader will carry out a sweep of the room and bathrooms before allowing any children and other staff to proceed to the outdoor play area. In Future the Outdoor check list, which is in place, with all the children’s names on it will be used for all planned and unplanned trips to the outdoor play area Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 22, 26, 28, 29. #### Inspection of 3 September 2024 — Inspection Report Full report: search this service ID on the Tusla inspection reports search . The direct file name contains the provider's personal name, which this site does not publish. **Immediate action notice.** An immediate action notice regarding the unavailability of garda vetting for one adult was issued by the early year’s inspectorate to the registered provider on the 4th of September. The registered provider submitted a written response on the 9th of September to the early year’ inspectorate in relation to the immediate action notice. **Immediate action notice.** The inspection focused on an examination of compliance under regulations 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 25 and 26 however, on inspection additional non-compliance which posed a risk was identified under ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (c) Garda vetting was not available for one adult on the day of inspection and an immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider. (2) (d) International police vetting was available for six adults that had lived outside the country for a period of more than six consecutive months. However, there was no official translation for these police vetting therefore it could not be determined if disclosures had been made - In a written response the registered provider stated: (2) (c) Immediate Action Notice was implemented as directed by Tusla and Admin staff member was not rostered until Garda Vetting documentation was received by the Service and forwarded to Tusla Inspector. Garda Vetting documentation was received by Creche on 09/09/2024 and immediately forwarded to Tusla Inspector. Admin Staff member was not rostered to return to work until receipt of Garda Vetting documentation. (2) (d) The Provider has sourced an external Spanish Service to translate the relevant International Spanish Police documentation for our childcare setting. The Service will retain the services of the external Spanish Service to translate any future Spanish Police vetting documentation ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - (a) The registered provider did not ensure that children’s learning and development was facilitated on the day of inspection. • In the Toddler room there was a limited range of equipment available to children. Toys were stored on high level shelving in the room not within the children’s reach. This prevented the toys and play equipment from being accessed, limiting the opportunities of choice and play for the children. This was also a non-compliance on a previous inspection on the 1st of November 2023 - In a written response the registered provider stated: (a) Low Level shelves have been provided and equipment placed on these shelves to facilitate the children choosing an activity. Trays and toys have been provided for sand and water play. Playdough has been provided for the children to help stimulate learning and development. New equipment/toys have been purchased. Regular checks will be carried out on the range of equipment available to children at all times ##### Regulation 22 — Food and drink - The registered provider did not ensure a healthy alternative meal was available for preschool children when they chose not to eat the meal provided. On the day of inspection, a number of children in preschool 2 refused the meal offered to them. The service did not provide a healthy alternative. It is acknowledged that staff offered a snack from the children’s lunch box however as per guidelines a healthy alternative of a main meal should be provided - The registered provider in a written response stated: All current menus have been reviewed and alternative hot options will now be provided to children who refuse to eat the main meal provided on the day. Menus will continue to be regularly reviewed in consultation with parents ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Medical creams were stored in the fridge in the toddler room that was accessible to preschool children. 2. The radiator temperature control in the toddler room had no cover exposing a sharp spike which could pose injury if fallen against. 3. Perishable items were left out of the fridge on the counter in the toddler room, instead of the fridge provided. 4. Garda vetting was available for 18 staff members. However, one of these vetting disclosures was 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: 5. The waste bin in the toddler room had a broken pedal resulting in children and staff using their hands to open the lid of the bin posing a risk of contamination. 6. Aprons were not routinely worn when changing nappies in the toddler room. 7. There was no warm water throughout the building on the day of inspection for effective hand hygiene. On the day water temperature in sinks ranged from 16.8c° to 17.1c°. 8. A blind in the toddler room had evidence of mould. 9. The soap dispenser in the toddler room consisted of hand sanitiser and no liquid soap was available to the preschool children for effective hand hygiene. Safe Sleep: 10. Sleep checks on the day were not carried out in line with policy every ten minutes on a review of sleep records, no information was recorded for one preschool child for two days. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: The registered provider in a written response stated: 1. Medical Creams have been removed from the fridge and placed in the Medicine Cabinet in the Room. Staff are always reminded that medical creams are to be kept in the medicine cabinet at all times. 2. A Cover has been provided for the radiator in the room. The cover will be checked regularly. 3. Staff have been informed that all perishable items must be stored in the fridge. Checks will be carried out a daily basis to ensure that all perishable items are stored in the fridge 4. Administration staff member was not rostered until Garda Vetting documentation was received by the Service. All staff will be garda vetted before starting work in the service. Infection Control: 5. The waste bin has been replaced. This will be checked regularly. 6. Staff reminded to use the aprons provided. This will be checked regularly. 7. Electrical fault identified and rectified by electrician. Water temperatures will be checked regularly. 8. The blind has been removed and wall repainted. Rooms will be checked regularly for any evidence of mould and peeling paint and dealt with appropriately. 9. Liquid soap has been provided for the soap dispensers. Soap dispensers will be regularly checked for liquid soap. Safe Sleep: 10. Staff spoken to and reminded regarding the importance of carrying out the sleep checks in line with the Sleep log sheet and our sleep policy of every ten minutes. Sleep records will be checked daily to ensure that best practice is being adhered to ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - The registered provider had informed the inspectors that fire drills had taken place however there was no evidence or log of same to demonstrate this. It is acknowledged the registered provider informed the inspectors that the records had been removed for filing and would be furnished after the inspection - The registered provider in a written response stated: The Service has written records of all fire drills that took place over the past twelve months. Every August these are filed in the Archives for the year. They have since been returned from the Archives and are kept on the premises. The Fire Drills for this year commenced on the 12th.September 2024. The Fire Records for the previous year will be kept on the Premises to facilitate any future inspections ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) On the day of inspection, it was observed that the premises was not maintained and repaired as required as outlined below: • In the corner ceiling of the Toddler room there was evidence of mould growth. • Damaged and flaking paint was observed on the walls of the Toddler room. • A ceiling tile in the Toddler room was swollen with evidence of water damage and dampness - In the Toddler Room the maintenance issues identified by the Tusla Inspector have been dealt with by our Maintenance Personnel. Rooms will be checked regularly to identify any maintenance issues Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 25. ### Earlier inspections - 16 June 2026 — Inspection Report - 1 November 2023 — Inspection Report ### Other services in Sligo - [Early years service TU2015SO026](/creche/tu2015so026.md) Ballymote - [Early years service TU2020SO005SA](/creche/tu2020so005sa.md) Ballymote - [Tubbercurry Family & Childcare Centre](/creche/tubbercurry-family-childcare-centre-tubbercurry.md) Tubbercurry - [Busy Bees Day Care & Family Centre Ltd](/creche/busy-bees-day-care-family-centre-ltd-gurteen.md) Gurteen - [Happy Days](/creche/happy-days-carney.md) Carney - [Lollipop Lane Ox Crescent](/creche/lollipop-lane-ox-crescent-tubbercurry.md) Tubbercurry - [Holy Family Pre-School](/creche/holy-family-pre-school-sligo.md) Sligo - [Magic Moments](/creche/magic-moments-ballisodare.md) Ballisodare [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/tu2015so002/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11