# Deirdre's Montessori Naíonra, Youghal — inspection reports and findings > Deirdre's Montessori Naíonra (Youghal, Co. Cork): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Deirdre's Montessori Naíonra Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Youghal, Cork · Tusla ID **TU2015CC234** · 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 12 January 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child - (f) Information regarding whether or not the child had any illness, disability, allergy or special need, was unavailable on one of the records. (g) The name and telephone number of the child’s registered medical practitioner was not detailed on two of the forms. (h) Information in relation to the child’s immunisation status was unavailable on two of the ten records - (f) The written response outlined that this information has now been included. As a preventive measure, parents will be reminded to complete each section of the form. (g) The doctors’ details have now been included within the relevant sections. (h) The immunisation section has been completed. As a preventive measure, parents will be prompted to spend more time completing the forms and the registered provider will try to allocate time to check that each form is completed correctly ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General safety: The Garda vetting disclosure available for one of the adults who worked at the service, was not dated within the previous three years, in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice, ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - In her written reply, the registered provider outlined that the Garda vetting has been applied for. As a preventive measure, the vetting will be reapplied for every two years, to avoid delay ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - Insufficient first aid supplies were maintained. Both of the available sterile eye pad dressings were noted to be out of date and there were no medium, or extra-large sized sterile wound dressings available - The sterile eye pads were replaced with a brand that will be in date for a longer time span. Larger sized sterile wound dressings have been added in stocks above the required quantities. These dressings will be in date for more than one year, which should avoid waste and the need to replace within a year Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 26, 29. #### Inspection of 7 November 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service - The Healthy Eating policy required further development, as it did not include the following: It did not state that parents’ and guardians’ choices are supported. It did not describe how food is safely stored, prepared and served. It did not detail how children are supervised while eating and drinking - The response submitted outlined that parents and guardians choices are supported in that they provide the snack for the children and this information will be included in the Healthy Eating policy. As food is not prepared at the service, the policy now states that parents prepare the food that the children consume. Information regarding how food is served will be included, along with how food is stored – all perishable items are placed in the fridge, other items are stored in a child’s bag. Information as to how children are supervised while eating and drinking will also be included in the Healthy Eating policy ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: The water temperature at one of the children’s wash hand basins exceeded 430C, which increased the risk of scalding. A temperature reading of 460C was recorded in the second children’s sanitary facility. This issue was found at a different children’s wash hand basin during the previous inspection, on 6 September 2021. In the CAPA response at the time, it was stated that the hot water temperature had been reduced and that the water would be checked daily, prior to the children’s arrival. However, this was not found in practice. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - In her written response, the registered provider stated that a thermometer is in place in the setting and that the water temperature at all sinks will be checked daily. All of the sinks are served with hot water from the same water tank and a plumber is investigating the issue ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (a)(b) A sufficient supply of first aid materials was not maintained. The two available sterile eye pad dressings were out of date, only three large sterile wound dressings were available, where six were required and there were no medium or extra large wound dressings provided - The response provided advised that the first aid box has been restocked. The missing wound dressings had been removed from the first aid box, due to being out of date. Staff will allow more time for items to be replaced, as expiry dates approach, as the items were not available locally on the previous day ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (a) Clear and comprehensive fire drill records were unavailable. The record presented was entitled Fire Safety Training and consisted of staff names and dates. The registered provider advised that this was the record used to document fire drills. However, it did not include details in relation to the numbers of staff and children present at the time of said fire drills, or the duration of the fire drills. It was also noted that the records did not reflect the undertaking of monthly fire drills, as required. For example, the dates documented were 10/23, 4/9/2023, 8/4/2023 and 15/1/2023. This was at variance with the service’s Fire Safety policy, which stated that Fire drills will be carried out monthly - In her written response, the registered provider outlined that the form mentioned will no longer be used and that the following headings for the fire drill will be included: date of drill, time of drill, number of children/staff/parents/other persons, duration of drill, escape routes used, actions arising from the drill, actions taken and signature. The response also stated that monthly fire drills are carried out and were noted for this school year, however, the day was omitted from 10/23, due to human error. In addition, it stated that staff will endeavour to increase the time given to paperwork after each session ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (e) A tap at one of the children’s wash hand basins was not maintained in proper working order and required repair. The base of the tap was loose and moveable and it was difficult to properly open and close the tap - The registered provider’s written response stated that the taps have been changed Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 22, 28. ### Other services in Cork - [Dina's Den Breakfast & Afterschool Club](/creche/dina-s-den-breakfast-afterschool-club-mallow.md) Mallow - [Donoughmore Family Resource Centre CLG](/creche/donoughmore-family-resource-centre-clg-donoughmore.md) Donoughmore - [Drimoleague Commmunity Playgroup](/creche/drimoleague-commmunity-playgroup-drimoleague.md) Drimoleague - [Early Years Educational Centre](/creche/early-years-educational-centre-cobh.md) Cobh - [Fermoy Montessori School](/creche/fermoy-montessori-school-fermoy.md) Fermoy - [Great Beginnings Montessori](/creche/great-beginnings-montessori-innishannon.md) Innishannon - [Little Learner's Childcare](/creche/little-learner-s-childcare-cobh.md) Cobh - [Respond Early Years Service, Oakfield Close](/creche/respond-early-years-service-oakfield-close-mallow.md) Mallow - [Bright Beginnings](/creche/bright-beginnings-macroom.md) Macroom - [Zenith Childcare Midleton](/creche/zenith-childcare-midleton-midleton.md) Midleton [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/deirdre-s-montessori-naionra-youghal/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11