Inspection of 12 February 2026 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (4) Documentary evidence was not available to confirm that 2 staff members whose files were reviewed and who work directly with the children in the service held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed eligible by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality. The 2 staff members held qualifications in the following: Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action The registered provider stated that the 2 staff members are not part of the ratio and have psychology backgrounds as the service works with children with autism. The registered provider has asked the 2 staff members to complete an application to the DCDE for an exemption of QQI level 5. Preventive Action Hiring staff with a QQI level 5 minimum such as SNA or similar. The registered provider is hiring a new staff member who has a QQI level 8 and will submit this file once her Garda vetting has been received. Summary Comment The inspector has reviewed the actions and evidence submitted. The non-compliance under Regulation 9 (4) remains outstanding. However, the inspector acknowledges that the registered provider employs an adequate number of qualified staff to meet the regulatory ratio requirements. The service receives funding to provide an ASD programme to the children in attendance with staffing requirements that differ to the requirements of Tusla Early Years Regulations
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19.