# Knock na Shee Pre-School, Ballymote — inspection reports and findings > Knock na Shee Pre-School (Ballymote, Co. Sligo): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Knock na Shee Pre-School Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Ballymote, Sligo · Tusla ID **TU2015SO024** · 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 13 March 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** (1) An Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued to the registered provider on 13 March 2026 in relation to regulation 23, general safety. Please see body of report for more detail. (2) An Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued to the registered provider on 13 March 2026 in relation to regulation 23, general Safety. Please see body of report for more detail. ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: (1) An Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued to the registered provider on 13 March 2026 in relation to regulation 23 general safety, where two external fire doors were not appropriately secured to prevent children from exiting the service unsupervised. A written response was received on the 20 March 2026 to the IAN deemed adequate by the inspector. Following the inspection, a referral was made to the Chief Fire Officer in relation to the unsecured exits and the corrective action taken. (2) An Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued to the registered provider on 13 March 2026 in relation to regulation 23 general safety, in respect of water temperature of 66.3° in the sanitary area and accessible to the preschool children. A written response was received on the 15 March 2026 to the IAN stating that the water temperature was checked daily and within acceptable levels. This was deemed adequate by the inspector. (3) In the sanitary area exposed pipes and a water heating system was accessible to the preschool children. Infection Control: (4) Foot operated pedal bins were not in operation throughout the service This increases the risk of cross infection. (5) An accumulation of dust and cobwebs had developed in the sanitary area. Regular cleaning of sanitary areas can reduce the risk of cross contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: (1) A referral was made to the fire officer, and any recommendations will be but into place. (2) Thermostatically controlled water system in place. Water temperatures will be checked daily, and a record will be kept. (3) The hot water pipes have been covered, and the water heating system is encased in a box and so no longer accessible to the children - the pipes that are on display are cold water pipes. We will ensure that the above is always maintained and in place. Infection Control: (4) The bin has been removed, and the area is no longer is use. This area is no longer in use. (5) This area has been cleaned and is no longer in use. This area is no longer in use ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1) (b) There was no record on site to indicate type and maintenance of smoke alarms. Annual maintenance of smoke alarm system is required - (1) The smoke alarm system has been serviced and evidence is attached. We will ensure that an annual service will take place annually in the future ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (1) The inspector observed evidence of a black substance in the sanitary area which posed potential health risks to children in attendance - This area has been cleaned and painted. We will ensure to keep on top of cleaning and painting and include this area on our toilet checklist Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25. #### Inspection of 10 January 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: • Two single person trampolines were observed in the outdoor area. Trampolines are prohibited items within an early childhood setting. • Garda vetting was available for two adults. However, the vetting disclosures were not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. It is acknowledged that a renewal of Garda Vetting disclosure was applied for on the day of inspection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The person acting on behalf of the registered provider advised in a written response that: - General Safety: • Trampolines were immediately removed. Trampolines will not be used in future, and the service will keep updated regarding changes to what play items children can have access to. • Up-to-date copies of garda vetting will be available on file for future inspections. Garda vetting for both adults had been stored on the office laptop which was not available on site on the day of inspection ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) The registered provider did not ensure that there was an adult immediately available at all times to the children with First Aid Responder for Children (FAR Training) • The certificate on file for the person in charge expired in July 2023. • FAR training certificate for relief person was not available on the day of inspection. It is acknowledged that paediatric first aid training was submitted, and evidence of training been secured for FAR training - The person acting on behalf of the registered provider advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action FAR course has been booked for August 2024. FAR will be kept up to date going forward Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 18, 28. ### Other services in Sligo - [La Petite Ecole Montessori](/creche/la-petite-ecole-montessori-sligo.md) Sligo - [Life Start Childcare](/creche/life-start-childcare-sligo.md) Sligo - [Little Buddies](/creche/little-buddies-sligo.md) Sligo - [Little Pathways Creche & Montessori](/creche/little-pathways-creche-montessori-strandhill.md) Strandhill - [Réalta Beaga Pre-School](/creche/realta-beaga-pre-school-coolaney.md) Coolaney - [Ballintogher Community Childcare CLG](/creche/ballintogher-community-childcare-clg-ballintogher.md) Ballintogher - [Sandcastles Childcare Centre](/creche/sandcastles-childcare-centre-enniscrone.md) Enniscrone - [Benbulben Créche Ltd](/creche/benbulben-creche-ltd-sligo.md) Sligo [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/knock-na-shee-pre-school-ballymote/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11