# Little Leprechauns Creche & Montessori, Charlestown — inspection reports and findings > Little Leprechauns Creche & Montessori (Charlestown, Co. Sligo): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Little Leprechauns Creche & Montessori Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Charlestown, Sligo · Tusla ID **TU2015SO034** · 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 November 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** Non-Compliance Information (2) (a) (b) One adult did not have the required second written validated reference on file. It was evident in the adult’s employment history that they had past employment. Corrective & Preventive Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective and Preventive Action In a written response the registered provider stated: (2) (a) (b) I requested 2nd reference form employee and I’m waiting for that reference to be furnished. **Immediate action notice.** Summary Comment The corrective and preventive actions did not adequately address the non-compliance found on inspection. This regulation remains outstanding. Part III – Management and Staff ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (a) (b) One adult did not have the required second written validated reference on file. It was evident in the adult’s employment history that they had past employment - In a written response the registered provider stated: (2) (a) (b) I requested 2nd reference form employee and I’m waiting for that reference to be furnished ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. The radiator covers in the toddler room were broken posing a risk of injury to the preschool child. 2. Garda vetting was available for sixteen staff members. However, six of these 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’. 3. Medication in the toddler room was stored in a fridge in the room with no lock therefore accessible to the preschool child, posing a safety risk. 4. The mechanical ventilation in the wobbler and toddler rooms was not working correctly on the day of inspection. It was confirmed by the registered provider at closing meeting that they were broken and due for maintenance. Infection Control: 5. Children’s hands were not routinely washed after nappy changes as observed the wobbler and toddler room. This poses a risk of spread of infection. 6. The morning snack of toast was served directly onto the table as opposed to a plate which posed a risk of contamination. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: In a written response the registered provider stated that: 1. Radiator covers were removed; we will ensure all broken equipment is discarded and replaced. 2. Garda vetting has been applied for. 3 There is now a lock on the medication fridge. 4. No response received for the non-compliance identified. Infection Control: 5. Children are now assisted to wash their hands after nappy change. 6. Plates are now left on the table for the children to eat off ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (2) (a) (b) First aid boxes were available throughout the service, however the equipment available had expiry dates between 2022 and January 2025 - In a written response the registered provider stated: First aid boxes are now fully stocked with in date equipment ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - (1) (a) The service had completed emergency fire evacuation drills. However, the most recent evacuation drill occurred on the 15 August 20025 contrary to the required monthly fire evacuation drills which could pose a safety risk to the preschool child - In a written response the Registered provider stated: A fire drill has been completed and we will ensure they are completed monthly Found compliant: Regulation 11, 16, 20, 22, 27. #### Inspection of 14 November 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. There was no toilet seats provided in the sanitary area of the Montessori 1 room for children. Infection Control: 2. On the day children in the wobbler and toddler room did not routinely wash their hands after nappy change posing a risk of contamination. 3. Staff members were observed not to wash their hands between nappy changes. 4. There was no waterproof covering on all 10 cot mattresses, therefore cot mattresses could not be cleaned after use. Safe Sleep: 5. Fleece blankets were observed to be in use for children under two in the wobbler room. Cellular blankets are recommended for all children under two years of age. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. The RP stated that we are trying to source toilet seats to fit as they are child sized toilets and are over 10 years old they have stopped producing the actually toilet seat to fit. We have gotten 2 different ones but they do not fit correctly. We will replace the whole toilet if a replacement seat cannot be sourced. Time frame is one month. Infection Control: 2. Children in the toddler and wobbler rooms will be assisted in washing their hands after each nappy change. 3. Staff have been instructed to read our policies on infection control as a reminder of the importance of this policy. 4. I have purchased waterproof covers for all 10 cots. Safe Sleep: 5. Cellular blankets are provided for all children under 2. Parents have been informed that we cannot use t fleece blankets for those children under two years of age Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 25, 28. ### Other services in Sligo - [Little Meadows Nursery & Montessori](/creche/little-meadows-nursery-montessori-grange.md) Grange - [Little Pathways Creche & Montessori](/creche/little-pathways-creche-montessori-strandhill.md) Strandhill - [Lollipop Lane Creche, Montessori and Afterschool](/creche/lollipop-lane-creche-montessori-and-afterschool-tubbercurry.md) Tubbercurry - [Miss Mary's Montessori School](/creche/miss-mary-s-montessori-school-strandhill.md) Strandhill - [Spraoi Community Childcare Keash Preschool](/creche/spraoi-community-childcare-keash-preschool-ballymote.md) Ballymote - [Cre8ive Corner Creche](/creche/cre8ive-corner-creche-sligo.md) Sligo - [Stepping Stones Childcare Ltd](/creche/stepping-stones-childcare-ltd-easkey.md) Easkey - [Daisy Lane Early Years Education Centre](/creche/daisy-lane-early-years-education-centre-dromore-west.md) Dromore West [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/little-leprechauns-creche-montessori-charlestown/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11