# Little Pathways Creche & Montessori, Strandhill — inspection reports and findings

> Little Pathways Creche & Montessori (Strandhill, Co. Sligo): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Little Pathways Creche & Montessori

Full Day · 1 - 6 Years · Strandhill, Sligo · Tusla ID **TU2015SO036** · 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 17 February 2026 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 11 — Staffing levels

- During afternoon sleep and rest time in the ‘Happy Clowns room’ one adult supervised 9 children aged 2 years of age sleeping on stackable floor beds. Minimum ratios of adults to children apply to children when sleeping

- In a written response the registered provider stated: A member of in ratio staff, will be rostered on to assist with the happy clown sleep (Pod 2 ) time 12.30-2pm to maintain the 1 adult :6 children ratio. This will provide adequate supervision to ensure the safety and welfare of children is always adhered too. In addition, all staff have read the Early Years Inspectorate Pre- School Service Question and Answers Document Version 6 2024 to stay up to date with guidelines

##### Regulation 22 — Food and drink

- On discussion with staff working on the day of inspection, main meals include fish fingers, sausages, breaded chicken weekly. The service menu plan for the week evidenced the discussion with staff. This is in contradiction to the service healthy eating policy where it states that ‘processed meats or chicken products cannot be provided’

- In a written response the registered provider stated: In line with the Nutrition Standards for Early Learning and Care Settings, we have updated our menus to include a wide variety of healthy suitable fresh food. We have educated all staff on the importance of serving less processed meats. We also have educated the children on healthy foods and importance of trying new foods. We have provided the HI Healthy Ireland – Nutrition Standards for Early Learning and Care Settings is available for all staff and parents to read

##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

- General Safety: 1. An immediate action notice was issued on the day of inspection where water temperatures in the ‘Teddy Bear’ room measured at 58.2°c which posed a risk of scalding. The registered provider responded to this notice on the day by using an alternative sink for hand hygiene. Infection Control: 2. Snack was served directly on to blue roll in the ‘Montessori’ room posing a risk of contamination. 3. Three of the cots in the sleep room did not have the required waterproof protective covers to prevent a risk of infection. Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Report Pre School Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: In a written response the registered provider stated: 1. The plumber fitted a thermostatic (TMV)mixer valve to the sink in question to reduce the water temperature before it comes out of the tap. The water temperature was checked and its running at 36 degrees now which is perfect for smaller children. Infection Control: 2. All snacks are now served on plates or in bowls

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 15, 20, 25, 27.

#### Inspection of 5 December 2023 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 17, 19, 23, 24, 28.

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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11