# Jerpoint Montessori, Thomastown — inspection reports and findings > Jerpoint Montessori (Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Jerpoint Montessori Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Thomastown, Kilkenny · Tusla ID **TU2015KK038** · 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 3 December 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service - The policy on healthy eating did not include information for parents on the requirements to provide healthy choices of food and drink for their children - The healthy eating policy continues to be updated in the service. The service has engaged with staff and parents to establish improved provision of snacks and drinks in the service. The service has shared national healthy eating guidelines with parents ##### Regulation 22 — Food and drink - During snack time many children were observed having foods which contained a high sugar content. Many children had foods such as chocolate spread on rice cakes, sweets, jellies and large quantities of juices which had been provided by parents. These foods are not recommended in preschool services - An e mail was sent to parents outlining the findings of the inspection in relation to the provision of snacks and drinks in the service. Copies of the national guidelines on healthy eating were also sent to parents. Staff have hosted healthy eating days in the service in each of the preschool rooms. Children have been encouraged to sample fruit and vegetables prepared by staff. Children’s drink bottles are replenished with water as required during their time in the service. Staff will continue to encourage healthy eating in the service and discourage foods which are high in sugar ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - The food provided by parents was not stored in the fridge in the service. This measure is required to prevent the growth of bacteria on food prior to it being served. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Perishable items are placed in the fridge in the service. There is a system in place where children place their perishable snacks in a container in each preschool room and staff store there’s items in the large fridge in the service ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) There was one staff member trained as a first aid responder working in the service. If this person was not in the service, there would be no staff member trained in a first aid responder course available to the children - The registered provider has enrolled in a first aid responder course. The service plan to enrol one more staff member in a first aid responder course in the coming year Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 21, 26, 28. ### Other services in Kilkenny - [Johnstown Community Childcare Centre](/creche/johnstown-community-childcare-centre-johnstown.md) Johnstown - [Johnstown Pre-school for Little Learners](/creche/johnstown-pre-school-for-little-learners-johnstown.md) Johnstown - [Kidstuff Montessori Preschool](/creche/kidstuff-montessori-preschool-clifden.md) Clifden - [Little Acorns](/creche/little-acorns-co-wexford-for-post.md) Co Wexford (For Post) - [Mullinavat Preschool Playgroup](/creche/mullinavat-preschool-playgroup-mullinavat.md) Mullinavat - [Tiddlywinks Creche](/creche/tiddlywinks-creche-kilkenny.md) Kilkenny - [Kells Resource Centre Ltd.](/creche/kells-resource-centre-ltd-kells.md) Kells - [Newmarket Kidz Club](/creche/newmarket-kidz-club-hugginstown.md) Hugginstown [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/jerpoint-montessori-thomastown/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11