Regulation 29 in Clare
Premises: 7 non-compliance(s) in the latest reports we read.
An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.
21 April 2026
Obair Community Creche, Newmarket-On-Fergus · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (c) The following area was not kept adequately heated; 1. The ambient temperature of the Sensory room was 16.6°Celsius which was below the optimum temperature range of 18 to 22°Celsius. (d) The following areas which were not adequately cleaned, maintained or repaired; 2. The radiator cover in the ECCE room was broken with the front part of the cover falling off. 3. Wall tiles in the Toddler room were broken with the edge trim extruding from the wall. 4. The lid on a waste disposal bin in the Toddler room was broken. 5. A large, upholstered sofa in the sensory room was stained and required cleaning. 6. Skirting boards were chipped and required repainting. 7. The wooden shelving unit in the Preschool room exhibited significant wear and chipped surfaces, hindering effective cleaning and sanitisation. 8. Following the removal of a large play gym, an indentation remained in the outdoor area, presenting a trip hazard in the vicinity of the swing and slide sets
Provider's corrective action:
- (c) 1. An air conditioning firm have been contacted, and an appointment has been made for Friday 12th June for them to look at the air conditioning unit in the room. The service contract has been changed to every 6 months to make sure this issue doesn't arise again. (d) 2. The radiator cover has been removed, and a new one is being made to order. Maintenance will resolve this issue within the next three weeks (due to holidays). 3. Broken tiles have been removed, and a wooden skirting board will be fitted in the next three weeks. 4. The bin has been replaced. 5. The sofa has been removed from the sensory room, and a chair has been put in place. 6. All skirting boards are going to be sanded and repainted within the next three weeks. 7. The shelving unit has been revamped with contact paper to allow for easier cleaning. 8. The indentation in the outdoor area has been filled in temporarily until maintenance can put a long-term solution in place within the next three weeks. The service will stay up to date with maintenance inspections
23 February 2026
Mother Goose Creche, Killaloe · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) The premises was not maintained in a clean condition as the following was observed; 1. Brown staining in the wash hand basins in the children’s sanitary facilities. 2. Dirt and dust on skirting boards in the hallways and the care rooms. 3. Peeling paint and stains of dampness on the ceiling in the hallway leading to the pre-school room. 4. Cobwebs and spiders on the ceiling in the Toddler room and the sanitary facilities. 5. A toilet brush and holder with brown staining which was located on the floor and accessible to children in the children’s sanitary facility next to the pre-school room. 6. A large amount of dust which clogged the vent for the mechanical extractor fan in the adult sanitary accommodation
Provider's corrective action:
- 1.All sinks have been descaled and sanitised. A structured daily and weekly cleaning checklist has been implemented for all care rooms, hallways and sanitary facilities. Educators are responsible for completing and signing the checklist to ensure hygiene standards have consistently been maintained. 2. A deep clean of all the care rooms and hallways has been carried out. The care rooms have just been repainted. A monthly centre inspection by management will be carried out to monitor cleanliness, maintenance issues and any issues identified will be recorded in the maintenance log and addressed immediately. 3 The ceiling in the hallway to the pre-school room has been cleaned and repaired and painted. A preventative maintenance schedule has been introduced to regularly check ceilings, ventilation, paintwork and building areas to ensure they remain in good repair. 4. All cobwebs and spiders and been removed from the toddler room and sanitary facilities. All staff have been reminded of hygiene and sanitation procedures during a staff meeting and will continue to follow our cleaning and infection control policies. 5. Toilet brush has been removed and replaced with a new one. Bathrooms will be inspected weekly by management to ensure they are hygienic and bathroom equipment will be replaced when needed. 6. The vent in the adult sanitary facility has been cleaned. The service will maintain documentation including cleaning checklists, bathroom cleaning records and maintenance logs to ensure ongoing monitoring
12 November 2025
Croí na nÓg Preschool, Cree · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (e) A minimum of one toilet and one wash hand basin for every 11 preschool children was not provided. A third toilet and wash hand basin was not available for use by the number of children enrolled in service. Two toilets and two wash hand basins were available for the twenty-six children enrolled in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- Three toilets are available for use by the children
28 April 2025
Páistí Beaga Creche & Montessori, Quin · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (e) There were insufficient nappy changing facilities for the number of children attending. On the 28 April 2025 one nappy changing unit was provided for the fourteen children in nappies that attended on that day. One nappy changing unit is required for every eleven children who require nappy changing
Provider's corrective action:
- (e) An additional nappy changing unit has been ordered and will be installed in the existing nappy changing room
27 February 2025
Edmund Rice Montessori, Cratloe · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (e) The hot water supply at the wash hand basin in the children’s sanitary accommodation was not thermostatically controlled to ensure a maximum safe hot water temperature of 43˚C. A high temperature of 58.9 ˚C was recorded on inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- (e) Corrective and Preventive Action A plumber has been contacted to fit a thermostat. He has given the week starting March 31st as a possible week to do the work. He has also suggested in the meantime turning down the temperature of the heating as they are both linked. The children will be supervised while using the tap to make sure they are not using the hot water until the issue is resolved
11 November 2024
Little Ducks Creche, Clarecastle · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (e) Adequate and suitable sanitary facilities were not available for the children: 1. The nappy changing area was positioned adjacent to two toilet bowls and prevented the sanitary door from opening fully. 2. The sanitary facility for the children did not promote dignity and privacy, the wooden barrier dividing the toilets was too low and each cubicle did not have a door to create an individual cubicle. Toileting and nappy changing could not take place at the same time. This non-compliance was found on last inspection 07 July 2022
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. As an interim measure the nappy changing facility is in the middle room. A new nappy changing area will be in place in 2025. A kitchen Helper has been purchased so all children can reach the sink to wash their hands after nappy changes 2. A larger barrier has been put in place between the existing toilets, only one child is permitted in the toilets at a time and the children are encouraged to use the toilet nearer the window to promote dignity and privacy. Quotations have been put in place to install two new toilets with direct access to the preschool room. The service is aiming to get new toilets installed by the end of Jan 2025 There are actions being taken to install new toilets in an existing shed, once this is completed the changing table will be returned to its original place
26 September 2024
Over The Rainbow Early Learning Centre Ltd, Ennis · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (e) 1. The service did not have a sanitary facility for the adults. The two toilets and two wash hand basins were required for the pre-school children in attendance. This non-compliance was noted on the last inspection, 17 February 2022
Provider's corrective action:
- (e) Corrective and Preventive Action 1. After a discussion with the principal, it was agreed preschool staff may use the adjacent toilet facility located in the prefab next door