# Carlanstown Montessori & Afterschool, Kells — inspection reports and findings > Carlanstown Montessori & Afterschool (Kells, Co. Meath): what Tusla inspections found — 4 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Carlanstown Montessori & Afterschool Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Kells, Meath · Tusla ID **TU2023MH005** · Registered since 31 August 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 23 March 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28. #### Inspection of 26 September 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - 2(a)(b) A second reference was not available for two staff members - Corrective & Preventive Action Second reference now on file for both staff. References will be sought prior to commencing employment ##### Regulation 11 — Staffing levels - (8) The registered provider did not ensure that there were always two adults on the premises when the service was in operation confirmed by staff members as they informed the inspector of their working hours on the day - The service no longer offers parttime care before 9am. Update TUSLA information. Summary Comment The inspectorate accepts the assurances that parttime care is not offered to preschool children before 9am and therefore the requirement for two staff to be present at all times is no longer required. The registered provider has informed Tusla by means of the change in circumstances form ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (1)(i) A staff roster was not available in the service - Staff roster now displayed on wall Staff roster will be always displayed ##### Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - There was a slide sitting on the grass in the outdoor area that children were attempting to play with, however, the slide was not securely mounted into the ground. Staff stated they put it against the picnic bench and children slide down, this would not be safe practice - The garden play has minimum of 3 staff members during preschool session, so the slide is well supervised for risky play. Summary Comment The response from the registered provider has not demonstrated that the slide has been appropriately anchored to the ground, this non-compliance remains outstanding ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Fire drills were not carried out on a monthly basis to ensure that staff and children were familiar with the procedure. The last fire drill was recorded to be carried out on 10th June 2025. 2. Barbed wire was exposed and accessible in the fencing in the outdoor area which is a safety risk to the children. 3. Part of the fencing in the outdoor area had fallen down, when staff were alerted to this a temporary measure of raising the fencing took place, however this was not sustainable in wind or adverse conditions. Infection Control: 4. The nappy changing mat was torn and therefore difficult to clean effectively. 5. Water in the taps in the children’s sanitary accommodation was cold and did not support effective hand washing. Thermostatically controlled warm water is required for hand washing - Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. Fire drills lapsed during July/August due to low numbers and holidays. Going forward service will continue fire drills during summer months. 2. Barbed wire removed. Staff will check hedging after weeding and on a weekly basis. 3. Fence made more secure More thorough weekly checks carried out. Infection Control: 4. Changing mat replaced. Staff will inform registered provider when needs replacing. 5. Thermostat is on timer to come on 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, this is in full working order. There is an on/off switch. It must have been turned off by mistake. Staff advised to keep a good check on the switch. Check it is on as children use the facilities ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) A staff member trained in First Aid Response (FAR) was not available to the children attending the pre-school service. A staff member with first aid general training was available - FAR completed by all 4 full time staff members. Book FAR well in advance of expiring ##### Regulation 28 — Insurance - Insurance cover for the service is inadequate as it does not cover the operation of the pre-school service from 08:00 to 14.00 hours - Correct insurance now in place to cover the part time care. Full daycare cover now in place to cover all care. Insurance certificate kept up to date Found compliant: Regulation 19, 20, 22, 24, 26. #### Inspection of 22 April 2025 — Change in Circumstance Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. ### Earlier inspections - 24 October 2023 — Inspection Report · PDF ### Other services in Meath - [Carnuff Little Montessori](/creche/carnuff-little-montessori-navan.md) Navan - [Cazzy Cuddles Pre-School](/creche/cazzy-cuddles-pre-school-ashbourne.md) Ashbourne - [Chestnut Daycare Limited](/creche/chestnut-daycare-limited-johnstown.md) Johnstown - [Cuddles Creche](/creche/cuddles-creche-drogheda.md) Drogheda - [Early Years Pre-School](/creche/early-years-pre-school-kells.md) Kells - [Home from Home Daycare](/creche/home-from-home-daycare-ratoath.md) Ratoath - [Mornington Pre-school](/creche/mornington-pre-school-mornington.md) Mornington - [Butterflies Playschool](/creche/butterflies-playschool-duleek.md) Duleek - [Bumblebee Kids Ltd](/creche/bumblebee-kids-ltd-ashbourne.md) Ashbourne [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/carlanstown-montessori-afterschool-kells/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11