# Bright Sparks Playschool & Montessori, Tuam — inspection reports and findings

> Bright Sparks Playschool & Montessori (Tuam, Co. Galway): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Bright Sparks Playschool & Montessori

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Tuam, Galway · Tusla ID **TU2015GY043** · 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 24 July 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- (2)(d) International police vetting for 1 adult who had lived outside the jurisdiction for more than 6 months was available but not translated. Therefore, compliance could not be assessed

- The registered provider responded to say that: Corrective and Preventive Action The service will ensure that all police vetting that require translation will be carried out prior to an adult working in the service

##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

- General Safety: • Garda vetting was available for the 11 adults, however 3 of these vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous 3 years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’ posing a potential risk for children Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider responded to say:

- General Safety: Renewal of Garda vetting will be monitored and renewed every three years as required

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.

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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11