# First Steps Montessori, Athleague — inspection reports and findings > First Steps Montessori (Athleague, Co. Roscommon): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## First Steps Montessori Part Time · 2 - 6 Years · Athleague, Roscommon · Tusla ID **TU2015RN017** · 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 22 January 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for the five staff members. However, two of these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years and were not in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. 2. The door from the preschool room to the registered providers main residence had no system of security posing a potential access/safety risk. 3. The surface coating of handbasin waste in the children’s sinks were worn and sharp and could pose a potential safety concern. Outdoor area: There were safety risks in the outdoor play area to the side of the premises including 4. The artificial grass at the climbing frame and swing set was ripped and could pose a potential trip hazard. 5. A play wheelbarrow had evidence of rust with paint flaking, chipped, and worn requiring repair/ repainting. 6. A lath of wood was missing on one of the wooden gates and a section of wood was broken on the second gate in the outdoor area which could pose a potential safety concern. 7. A wall mounted chalk board was in poor condition with two sections missing posing a potential safety concern. Infection Control: 8. Perishable foods were stored in the children’s lunch boxes within the preschool room with the temperature recorded at 18.1°c. Perishable foods must be stored at a temperature below 5°c. 9. In the designated home area, a child sized couch had evidence of being frayed and torn, thereby preventing effective cleaning. 10. The nappy changing mat was torn and in poor condition proving difficult to effectively clean. 11. In the outdoor play area, a play sand was uncovered resulting in potential access by vermin /rodents. 12. A section of the plastered wall of the lobby area adjoining the children’s sanitary accomodation was damaged proving difficult to effectively clean. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - The registered provider submitted a written response to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate to advise General Safety: 1. The garda vetting forms have been updated and the staff files will be checked on a regular basis to ensure they are within date 2. A latch has been fitted on the door from the preschool room to the main residence and daily checks will be carried out to ensure it is secure. 3. The handbasin plugs have been removed and they will be replaced with new ones. Daily safety checks will be carried out on the premises and will include the sanitary accomodation. Outdoor area 4. The artificial grass will be replaced over the easter holidays when the children are not in attendance. The artificial grass has been included on the daily safety checks. 5. The rusty wheelbarrow has been removed and disposed of and the outdoor equipment will be checked daily and removed if rusty or broken. 6. The laths of wood have been replaced on the two gates, and these are included on the daily safety checks. 7. The chalk boards: have been removed from the garden and will do daily outdoor checks for any wear and tear of equipment Infection control 8. Perishable foods are now stored in fridge. 9. Couch ripped which has now been removed and will do daily checks of all school equipment to make sure it’s clean and free of any wear and tear 10. Nappy mat torn I have removed torn nappy mat and replaced with a new one and will endeavour to do daily checks on all school equipment for any wear and tear 11. The registered provider will ensure that the sand pit is covered when not in use. 12. Awaiting plasterer to re-plaster the area and will forward the evidence once complete ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (2)(b) The medium and large wound dressings and the eye pads had past their expiry date and two triangular bandages were required - The registered provider submitted a written response to state that the First aid box has been refilled, and weekly checks will be carried out to ensure all items are available and in date ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1)(b) Records of the annual servicing by a competent person, of the premises firefighting equipment were not available. The last documented record presented was dated 8th of January 2024 - The registered provider submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise that (1)(b) the fire equipment has been serviced on 22nd of February 2025 Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 28. ### Other services in Roscommon - [Frenchpark and Districts Childcare CLG](/creche/frenchpark-and-districts-childcare-clg-frenchpark.md) Frenchpark - [Gingerbread Preschool](/creche/gingerbread-preschool-athlone.md) Athlone - [Greenfields Childcare](/creche/greenfields-childcare-roscommon-3.md) Roscommon - [Jack and Jill Playgroup Community Playgroup](/creche/jack-and-jill-playgroup-community-playgroup-ballinlough.md) Ballinlough - [Patricia's Montessori](/creche/patricia-s-montessori-castlerea.md) Castlerea - [Ballagh Montessori Pre-School](/creche/ballagh-montessori-pre-school-knockcroghery.md) Knockcroghery - [The Growing Tree](/creche/the-growing-tree-ballaghadereen.md) Ballaghadereen - [Happy Feet Childcare Tarmon Preschool](/creche/happy-feet-childcare-tarmon-preschool-castlerea.md) Castlerea - [Little People's Place](/creche/little-people-s-place-athlone.md) Athlone - [The Playhouse](/creche/the-playhouse-carrick-on-shannon.md) Carrick On Shannon [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/first-steps-montessori-athleague/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11