Inspection of 2 September 2025 — Change in Circumstance
No non-compliance recorded in this report.
Little Friends Montessori
Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Cavan, Cavan · Tusla ID TU2015CN037 · Registered since 1 January 2026
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2published inspections
0non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions
Inspection of 18 February 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (1) (h) Attendance records of the children in the Fairy Garden room on the day of the inspection were inaccurate. One child was not signed in on the attendance records
Provider's corrective action:
- Having the child on the premises was a once off and reassurances are given it won’t occur again. Service will ensure that all children are signed in on the attendance records, this will be achieved through clear communication, regular head counts and checks ensuring they match what’s registered on the daily register
Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child
- General Safety: The wall mounted radiators in the two outdoor toilets had a surface temperature of above 50°C, this poses a risk of injury to a child. It is acknowledged the outdoor toilets were not in use on the day of inspection. In addition, one radiator surface temperature in the Jungle Room had a surface temperature that exceeded 50°C. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
- General Safety: Outdoor Toilets (Natural Room) was closed and not in use on the 18.2.25. Jungle Room Radiator was turned down with immediate effect, and photographic evidence was submitted by email. The service will ensure the radiator temperatures are recorded throughout the day to ensure the temperature does not rise from when the temperature is recorded in early morning
Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) The floor surface in the outdoor toilets were partially covered with vinyl floor covering. A section to the rear of each toilet had a concrete surface which could not be adequately cleaned
Provider's corrective action:
- Action was taken with immediate effect with the floor covering replaced on the 18.2.25 in the afternoon. This will be monitored through carrying out risk assessments and any damage to floor covering will be replaced or mended with immediate effect
Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 28.
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