An Scoil Bheag Montessori, Clane — inspection reports and findings

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Clane, Kildare · Tusla ID TU2015KE201 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 23, 26.

(1)(h) Three of the seven records assessed did not have a record of immunisations

Provider's corrective action:

(1)(h) The three records are now on file. Going forward before children start to attend the pre-school their parents will be asked for this information when filling out the Child Record Form. When the forms are being checked before the pre-school starts, parents will be contacted if the information is missing and requested to provide it

Infection Control: 1. Rolls of paper towels were not placed in paper towel dispensers for the hygienic dispensing of paper towel in the sanitary area and the care room. Fire Safety: 2. Fire drills were not carried out in the service on a monthly basis. The last fire drill completed for the morning service was 8 June 2023 and 9 June 2023 for the afternoon service. This creates a potential safety risk for the children attending the service. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

Infection Control: 1. Corrective action was taken , and paper towel dispensers were purchased along with correct paper towels. These were then placed in the classroom and bathroom close to the sinks. Staff were instructed how to replace the paper. The children were shown how to take out the towels, dry their hands and place in the bins provided. Fire Safety: 2. After the inspection a fire drill was undertaken with both the morning and afternoon classes. They were introduced to the universal sound of the fire warning and shown what happens next. Fire drills will now be undertaken in the first week of every month with the designated person in charge having responsibility to organise and document. The monthly fire drills are to be written in the pre -school diary in advance to ensure that they are carried out every month

(1)(a) A written record was available of fire drills completed in the service; however, it was not up to date. The last recorded fire drills took place on 8 and 9 June 2023 for the morning and afternoon sessions respectively

Provider's corrective action:

(1)(a) After the inspection, a fire drill was undertaken with both the morning and afternoon classes. Fire drills will now be undertaken in the first week of every month with the designated person in charge having responsibility to organise and document

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 22, 24, 25.

An Scoil Bheag Montessori