Inspection of 12 February 2026 — Inspection Report
No non-compliance recorded in this report.
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 20, 23.
Venessa's Little Legends
Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Ardee, Louth · Tusla ID TU2016LH005 · Registered since 1 January 2026
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2published inspections
0non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions
Inspection of 11 December 2023 — Inspection Report
Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- • Two records did not contain information in relation to the child’s GP that may be necessary in the event of an emergency. • Two records did not contain the parents’ signature for permission for emergency medical care in the event of an emergency
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action The service has reinstated written enrolment forms ensuring every parent has signed and given details regarding their child’s GP. Staff have discussed the importance of filling in the enrolment forms with all parents and have created a new document with policies and procedures relating to emergencies, first aid, critical incident plan, etc. explained these to parents and have a signed sheet to say that they have read, understood and are aware of our procedures and are given consent for life saving measures. Preventive Action In future all forms must be submitted online prior to commencing preschool. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has been accepted. The registered provider has given assurance that information as required by Regulation 15(a-i) will be completed in respect of each child attending the pre-school. Regulation 15 has been addressed
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. A safety gate located at the top of the stairs was held open by a door stopper. There was a risk that a young child could sustain an injury when the safety gate was left open. Seven children were present in the pre-school room adjacent to the stairs on the day of inspection. Administration of Medication: 2. While medication was administered in the pre-school; a second person did not witness the administration to ensure all safety measures were in place to avoid a medication error. Additionally, a witness signature was not requested on the online medication administration record form, to prompt the enter of a second staff member’s name in variance to safe practice. Fire Safety: 3. The emergency door leading into the pre-school was not easily and readily openable. A key was used to open the door which posed a safety risk
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: Corrective Action Door stopper has been removed from the preschool area to ensure it is not used during preschool hours. Preventive Action Discuss during team meetings with all staff to highlight the dangers of not properly closing stair gate. Also discuss any issues on a day-to-day basis to ensure we can correct them straight away. Administration of Medication: Corrective Action Administering medication is now signed by a staff member to witness all medication given is correct amount and, correct medication for each child. It is signed and sent onto parents through the teaching app. Preventive Action Discuss with all staff members, especially new staff to ensure everyone is aware of our policies and procedures. Update policy and procedures to include a witness. Fire Safety: Corrective Action Registered provider has emailed Louth County Council and awaiting an assessment from the Fire Officer. Preventive Action. Ensure the emergency door complies with fire safety legislation. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has been accepted as each non-compliance outlined above has been addressed satisfactorily except the fire safety non-compliance. In relation to fire safety, a referral was sent to Louth Fire Safety Authority following the inspection to request an assessment to ensure the service complies with fire safety legislation. The registered provider is awaiting an assessment. Regulation 23 in relation to Fire Safety remains outstanding and will be reviewed at the next inspection
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28.
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