# Convoy Community Playgroup Ltd, Convoy — inspection reports and findings

> Convoy Community Playgroup Ltd (Convoy, Co. Donegal): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Convoy Community Playgroup Ltd

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Convoy, Donegal · Tusla ID **TU2015DL028** · 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 11 September 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- 1. Four written references were not available in respect of three of the adults. 2. Five of the references that were available were not verified
- 3. International police vetting was not available for one adult who had lived outside of the state for a period of longer than 6 consecutive months
- 4. The above procedures were not carried out before persons were appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service

- 1. References were obtained. 2. References were verified. 3. International police vetting was obtained 4. A recruitment checklist has been implemented to ensure all vetting procedures are carried out prior to any adult engages employment

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

- General Safety: • Garda vetting was available for 3 staff members. However, these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI- RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. • In the outdoor play area, a hose was stored at children level, posing a risk to the preschool children. • A play kitchen in the outdoor area contained a build-up of algae and grime, posing a risk to children. • A large accumulation of dust was present on the mechanical ventilation in the sanitary accommodation, reducing the effectiveness of the ventilation. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. Garda Vetting was obtained for 3 staff members. A system in now in place to track Garda Vetting renewal dates. 2. The hose was removed and placed in a locked container. 3. The play kitchen was cleaned and added to the cleaning schedule. 4. The mechanical ventilation was cleaned and added to the weekly cleaning checklist

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 24, 25, 28.

### Other services in Donegal

- [CPI Community Childcare](/creche/cpi-community-childcare-lifford.md) Lifford
- [Craoibhin Áis Cúram Páistí](/creche/craoibhin-ais-curam-paisti-an-tearmann.md) An Tearmann
- [Crossroads &Killygordon Community Playgroup Ltd](/creche/crossroads-killygordon-community-playgroup-ltd-killygordon.md) Killygordon
- [Dunfanaghy Community Playhouse Ltd](/creche/dunfanaghy-community-playhouse-ltd-dunfanaghy.md) Dunfanaghy
- [Ionad Curam Paistí t/a Spraoi Le Chéile](/creche/ionad-curam-paisti-t-a-spraoi-le-cheile-dungloe.md) Dungloe
- [Little Rascals Community Playgroup CLG](/creche/little-rascals-community-playgroup-clg-fanad.md) Fanad
- [Ray Montessori](/creche/ray-montessori-falcarragh.md) Falcarragh
- [Little Acorns Full Daycare](/creche/little-acorns-full-daycare-buncrana.md) Buncrana
- [Naíonra Ghaoth Beara](/creche/naionra-ghaoth-beara-leitir-mhic-an-bhaird.md) Leitir Mhic An Bhaird
- [Ceímeanna Cliste Naíonra](/creche/ceimeanna-cliste-naionra-letterkenny.md) Letterkenny

[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/convoy-community-playgroup-ltd-convoy/
Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11