# Little VIPs Playschool, Ballymote — inspection reports and findings > Little VIPs Playschool (Ballymote, Co. Sligo): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Little VIPs Playschool Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Ballymote, Sligo · Tusla ID **TU2015SO039** · Not Registered - Closed since 1 January 2023 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 7 May 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - 2 (a) There was no evidence of a validated reference for one staff member on file - One validated reference received for one staff member ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - 1. There were two pest control boxes placed along the wall in the preschool and in the children’s bathroom. These were accessible to the children and could pose a risk of harm to the children. 2. Low hanging wires were accessible to the preschool children and posed a risk. It is acknowledged that when brought to the attention of person in charge to address the matter the wires were removed. 3. In the outdoor play area, it was observed that the wooden shed posed a potential hazard to children. Specifically, the wood on the shed had sharp, splintered edges, and there was a protruding nail within reach of preschool-aged children. Infection Control: • The painted cistern in the staff bathroom has discoloured, making it difficult to clean effectively posing a potential infection control risk. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: The registered provider has advised in the corrective and preventative action response that the service is closing. Infection Control: The registered provider has advised in the corrective and preventative action response that the service is closing ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - 1. (a) Fire drills had not been carried out monthly, which was demonstrated by the most recent fire drill documentation which stated the last fire drill was completed on the 13-01-25. (b)The fire detection and alarm system had not been serviced annually as required, which was demonstrated by the most recent service records which stated that the last service was the 31-08- 2022 - The registered provider has advised in the corrective and preventative action response that the service is closing ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - 29 (d) • The walls in the playroom where not maintained as evidenced by chipping paint in different areas in the preschool room. • The premises required cleaning, as evidenced by accumulations of dust and cobwebs on skirting boards and high surface areas. • There was evidence of black mould in the playroom and sanitary area which posed potential health • risks to children in attendance. • There was a hole in the ceiling of the main playroom that required maintenance - The registered provider has advised in the corrective and preventative action response that the service is closing Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 28. #### Inspection of 17 February 2022 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - : 1. On the services most recent inspection in 2019, a non-compliance in relation to the absence of staff toilets was found “separate staff toilet facilities were not provided”. The registered provider stated in their preventative actions to address the non-compliance “Additional toilet area to be built onto back on building which will be for staff only going forward as number of children in the service is expected to increase”. The outcome of the 2019 report upon review of corrective and preventative actions and the evidence submitted to the inspector was deemed not to meet regulatory requirements, therefore formed part of the inspection at this time. Upon this inspection it was found that there was no additional toilet built on to the premises which conflicted with the registered providers statement above. Years Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2016. REF: EYIRIRSESS03-2017 : Version 12: Mar 2021 1.0 TUSLA REGULATORY INSPECTION REPORT Additional Significant Risk(s) to Children Additional Significant Risk Identified Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 23, 25, 26. ### Other services in Sligo - [Lollipop Lane Creche, Montessori and Afterschool](/creche/lollipop-lane-creche-montessori-and-afterschool-tubbercurry.md) Tubbercurry - [Lollipop Lane Ox Crescent](/creche/lollipop-lane-ox-crescent-tubbercurry.md) Tubbercurry - [Miggymoos Afterschool](/creche/miggymoos-afterschool.md) - [Saints & Scholars Creche & Montessori School](/creche/saints-scholars-creche-montessori-school-sligo.md) Sligo - [Temple Tots](/creche/temple-tots-templeboy.md) Templeboy - [Fantasia Montessori Preschool](/creche/fantasia-montessori-preschool-sligo.md) Sligo - [Toadstool Cottage](/creche/toadstool-cottage-ballyrush.md) Ballyrush - [Footprints](/creche/footprints-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/little-vips-playschool-ballymote/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11