Inspection of 17 April 2026 — Inspection Report
No non-compliance recorded in this report.
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 23, 25, 26.
Heronswood Childcare Montessori
Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Carrigaline, Cork · Tusla ID TU2015CC181 · Registered since 1 January 2026
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2published inspections
0non-compliances at latest report read
1immediate action notices
0registration conditions
Inspection of 13 September 2023 — Inspection Report
Immediate action notice. There were no records available on file to demonstrate that any of the adults had up to date training in first aid. Therefore, an Immediate Action Notice was issued during the inspection by the inspector.
Regulation 25 — First aid
- There was no First Aid Response (FAR) certificate available on file to demonstrate that any of the adults had up to date FAR training. The FAR certificate on file in respect of 1 of the adults had expired on 22 November 2022. Also, there was no evidence available on file to demonstrate that an adult with up-to-date training in first aid was always available to the children. Therefore, an Immediate Action Notice was issued on site during the inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- Several adults attached to the services completed FAR training from a reputable company during September 2023. An adult with FAR training will always be on this premises
Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(a)(2)(c) There were no records of monthly fire drills available on file since 19 April 2023. It was acknowledged that the service was closed due to summer leave during July and August, but records of monthly fire drills carried out during May and June were not available for review by the inspector. (1)(b)(2)(c) No record regarding an annual service of the firefighting equipment was available on file for review. It was recorded that the fire equipment was last serviced during March 2022. Also, the person in charge informed the inspector during the inspection that a record of the number and type of firefighting equipment was not maintained or available on file for review
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(a)(2)(c) A staff meeting was carried out at the service since the inspection out and it was discussed that going forward, a fire drill must be carried out monthly. A fire drill was carried out at the premises on 18 September 2023. (1)(b)(2)(c) The fire equipment was serviced during September 2023 by a reputable company. A list of the fire equipment is now available on file
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 22, 23, 28.
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