# Wonder Years Playschool, Clonmel — inspection reports and findings > Wonder Years Playschool (Clonmel, Co. Tipperary): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Wonder Years Playschool Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Clonmel, Tipperary · Tusla ID **TU2015TY160** · 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 5 December 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (9) (2) (a) (b) Two references and two validations were not available for one staff member. References and validations are required prior to their commencement of employment to ensure that all employees are suitable to work in an early years service - The following statement was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action Two references have been obtained and validated. All new employees will have references obtained and validated prior to the commencement of employment ##### Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service - The following policies did not meet the regulatory requirements: 1. The infection control policy did not outline the following: • Management of perishable foods. 2. The healthy eating policy did not outline the following: • How food is safety stored and served. Therefore, the above policies and procedures may not adequately guide the staff in their care practices - The following statement was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action 1. The infection control policy now outlines the management of perishable foods. Policies will be reviewed on a yearly basis. 2.The healthy eating policy now outlines how food is safely stored and served. Policies will be reviewed on a yearly basis ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General safety: 1. The inspector noted a fire exit door, located in the children’s sanitary facilities had a push bar opening mechanism at a child’s height. On opening, this door led out to a school yard with an open gate with access to the road. This posed a risk of unsupervised exit of a child. Infection control: 2. On the day of inspection, children’s perishable snacks were observed to be stored in their bags on hooks on the wall. A refrigerator was available in the care room but was not in used by the children on the day. This posed a risk of food spoilage. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The following statement was received from the registered provider: General safety: 1. An alarm was installed on the fire door. The staff will be alerted if this door is opened. Infection control: 2. Children’s perishable foods are now stored in the refrigerator. The policy is also updated to state this. Supporting documentation submitted General safety: 1. Photo of the alarm installed. Infection control: 2. The statement from the registered provider is accepted. Summary Comment The actions taken by the registered provider have addressed the non-compliances identified under Regulation 23 ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - 1(a) Fire drills were not practiced and recorded on a monthly basis. Records showed that the last fire drill was completed in June 2025. This posed a safety risk to both staff and children in the event of an emergency - The following statement was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action A fire drill was carried out in December and recorded in the fire drill book. Fire drills will be practiced and recorded on a monthly basis Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 28. #### Inspection of 16 August 2024 — Change in Circumstance Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. ### Other services in Tipperary - [ABC Montessori](/creche/abc-montessori-cashel.md) Cashel - [ABC Pre-School](/creche/abc-pre-school-thurles.md) Thurles - [Annacarty Childcare Ltd](/creche/annacarty-childcare-ltd-annacarty.md) Annacarty - [Bluebells At Ayle](/creche/bluebells-at-ayle-monard.md) Monard - [Busy Bees Lisronagh](/creche/busy-bees-lisronagh-clonmel.md) Clonmel - [Cos Clubs](/creche/cos-clubs-clonmel.md) Clonmel - [Little Rascal Clonoulty](/creche/little-rascal-clonoulty-cashel.md) Cashel - [Ardfinnan Community Playschool](/creche/ardfinnan-community-playschool-clonmel.md) Clonmel - [Bright Star Montessori and Afterschool](/creche/bright-star-montessori-and-afterschool-thurles.md) Thurles - [Cahir Park Pre-School](/creche/cahir-park-pre-school-cahir.md) Cahir [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/wonder-years-playschool-clonmel/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11