Inspection of 26 March 2026 — Inspection Report
No non-compliance recorded in this report.
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 29.
Giggles Montessori Pre-School
Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Kilkee, Clare · Tusla ID TU2015CE053 · Registered since 1 January 2026
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2published inspections
0non-compliances at latest report read
1immediate action notices
0registration conditions
Inspection of 23 September 2025 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. 23 September 2025 An Immediate Action Notice was issued under Regulation 9(2)(c). A mandatory Garda vetting disclosure was not available for one adult who was present in the service contrary to the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. A n adequate response was received and a copy of the vetting disclosures were submitted.
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- A mandatory Garda vetting disclosure was not available for one adult who was present in the service contrary to the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider please refer to additional information section above for further detail
Provider's corrective action:
- Garda Vetting had been applied prior to the inspection and followed up on with phone calls and emails. Garda vetting disclosures have been received and assessed by the service and sent to the Inspectorate. Garda Vetting Disclosures will be applied for prior to staff commencing going forward and the recruitment policy has been updated. An adequate response was submitted within the required timeframe in relation to the garda vetting disclosure immediate action notice
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for two adults employed by the service. However, these vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice. Administration of Medication: 2. The administration of medication practice was at variance with the service policy. The policy detailed that any administration of medication will be documented in a record book and signed by a parent/guardian after the medication is given. The record reviewed on inspection did not include a parental signature after the medication was given. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: 1. Garda Vetting disclosures were retrieved and reviewed for the two adults and forwarded to the inspector. Garda Vetting Disclosures will be reviewed yearly. Administration of Medication: 2. All staff are trained in First Aid Response. In accordance with the administration policy records will be signed in full. Pre consent was available, two staff members sign all medications. The parent immediately signed all medications on the day and after the inspection. Medication books have been updated to include the required particulars. Including signatures of staff and parents in relation to prescribed and non -prescribed medication. Records will be signed daily after medicine been given
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26, 28.
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