# Willow House Childcare Woodbine, Blackrock — inspection reports and findings > Willow House Childcare Woodbine (Blackrock, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Willow House Childcare Woodbine Full Day · 1 - 6 Years · Blackrock, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DR143** · 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 26 November 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. During observation of a series of nappy changes the inspector noted that staff carrying out nappy changing did not follow the required hygiene procedures. After completing the nappy changes two staff members failed to wash their hands as outlined in the services nappy changing policy. Poor hand hygiene practice increases the risk of the spread of infection. 2. Air vents in two of the sanitary areas were not adequately cleaned. Air vents in the Little Star junior toilet and Little Giggles nappy changing room were observed to have a visible accumulation of dust. Inadequate cleaning of air vents can lead to poor air circulation and the spread of infection. 3. A vinyl step in the Little Steps room was observed to be torn exposing the inner foam. The exposed tear posed an infection control risk, as the surface cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitised. 4. A laminate surface on a table in the Little Steps room was observed to be worn, with areas of exposed wood visible. The exposed wood compromises the ability to effectively clean and sanitise the surface. 5. A bin in use in the Little Steps room was not pedal operated. It was observed that a bin in the Little Steps room was push button requiring hand contact to dispose of waste. Hand operated bins increase the risk of cross contamination and the spread of infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - 1. The nappy changing procedure was reviewed and staff were reminded of the importance of hand hygiene to reduce the risk of spreading infection. The service will reinforce infection control and hand hygiene procedures through ongoing staff training and supervision. 2. The air vents were cleaned immediately, and the service has reviewed and updated its cleaning schedules to ensure that the air vents in all sanitary areas are cleaned regularly. Management will carry out regular checks to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in line with the services infection control procedures. 3. The vinyl step was removed and a new step was sourced. The service will ensure that all play equipment and furnishings are regularly checked for wear and tear. 4. The exposed wood has been covered to ensure the table can be effectively cleaned. The service will carry out regular checks on furniture and repair or replace any items requiring attention. 5. The bin was removed and replaced with a pedal operated bin. The service will ensure that all waste bins are pedal operated. Regular environmental checks will be carried out by management to ensure that appropriate equipment is in place to support infection control procedures ##### Regulation 32 — Complaints - The registered provider failed to notify the agency of a change in the person in charge. The agency must be notified of any such change at least sixty days prior to the proposed change - The registered provider has notified the Agency of a change in person in charge and a compliance monitoring system has been put in place to ensure the agency will be notified with any future change in circumstances Found compliant: Regulation 8, 11, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 32. #### Inspection of 7 February 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (1)(b) There was no person in charge or deputy on the premises when the inspector arrived at 9:50am. The person in charge was not rostered to be present on any day of the week starting 5 February 2024. Staff told the inspector the deputy who was documented on the roster from 9am to 6pm was absent. It is acknowledged that the person in charge arrived at 10:20am when contacted by a staff member. (2)(a) It was not evident that any attempt was made to obtain a reference from the most recent employer of one staff member who had worked in an early years setting prior to being employed by the service - (1)(b) The roster has been updated to make sure that the person in charge or deputy person will always be present in the service. (2)(a) Several phone calls had been made to the past employer. However, a written statement of employment was not received. The company confirmed by phone that this person was employed. The service will keep evidence of every attempt to obtain references in future ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) A person with recognised first aid training was not available when the inspector arrived at 9:50am. The person in charge who was the only adult who had the required training was not rostered to be present on any day of the week starting 5 February 2024. It is acknowledged that the person in charge arrived at 10:20am when contacted by a staff member - Two staff members started their training which will be completed in three weeks. Staff member who is trained will be always present in the service Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 26. ### Other services in Dublin - [Willow House Montessori](/creche/willow-house-montessori-dublin-6.md) Dublin 6 - [Willow Montessori School](/creche/willow-montessori-school-dublin-18.md) Dublin 18 - [Wise Little Owls](/creche/wise-little-owls-blackrock.md) Blackrock - [Young Explorer's Club](/creche/young-explorer-s-club-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 - [Absorbent Minds](/creche/absorbent-minds-dublin-16.md) Dublin 16 - [Ardtona House School](/creche/ardtona-house-school-dublin-14.md) Dublin 14 - [Blackhorse Childcare](/creche/blackhorse-childcare-dublin-7.md) Dublin 7 - [Circle of Friends](/creche/circle-of-friends-balbriggan.md) Balbriggan - [Happy Feet Early Learning Centre](/creche/happy-feet-early-learning-centre-rathcoole.md) Rathcoole - [Once Upon A time Nursery & Montessori](/creche/once-upon-a-time-nursery-montessori-dun-laoghaire.md) Dun Laoghaire [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/willow-house-childcare-woodbine-blackrock/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11