# Maria Montessori School, Tullamore — inspection reports and findings > Maria Montessori School (Tullamore, Co. Offaly): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Maria Montessori School Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Tullamore, Offaly · Tusla ID **TU2015OY054** · 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 5 March 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a)(b) Six verified past employer references or references from a reputable source other than a past employer, were not available in respect of three adults employed whose staff files were reviewed. (d) Police vetting was not available for one adult who had resided outside the state for a period of longer than 6 consecutive months whose records were reviewed. (4) There was no documentary evidence available for one adult employed to work directly with children attending the service of at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or higher or a recognised equivalent qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications - (a), (b), All verified references are now on file. (d), The third staff on the day is not employed in the service. (4) The third staff on the day is not employed in the service ##### Regulation 11 — Staffing levels - 1. There were two adults caring for thirteen years children aged 2 years 8 months – six years. One adult did not have documentary evidence of qualification and is not counted in the adult to child ratio for the care room. Two qualified adults were required to maintain the correct adult child ratio - 1. The third staff on the day is not employed in the service ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. There was no documentary evidence available that written daily indoors and outdoors risk assessments were completed to ensure a safe play and work environment for the children and staff. 2. The four unguarded supporting metal beams in covered outdoor area posed an injury risk to a child if they failed to see them when playing and ran into them. 3. The protective cover on the edge of the bookcase was missing, and the high-density chipboard was exposed which was rough and could cause an injury to a preschool child. The bookcase was accessible to the children. Infection Control: 4. The sanitary area was used for storage which is not an appropriate infection control practice. This is evidenced by the following observations: • The children’s jackets and outdoor rain wear was observed to be hung up in the sanitary area. • The adult’s coats and bags were stored in the adult toilet cubicle. • Toilet paper rolls, cleaning materials and the first aid box were stored in the adult cubicle. • Children’s artwork, toys, and materials were observed on the work surface in the sanitary area. • A tall resource unit with paper, arts and crafts materials was located in the sanitary area. • The two windowsills in the sanitary area were used to store equipment and materials for use in the service which prevented the windows from being opened to ventilate the sanitary area for infection control purposes. 5. The children’s perishable snacks were not refrigerated on arrival at the premises. 6. There was an o pen bin in the sanitary area, and the contents were accessible to the children which was not appropriate for infection control purposes. 7. There was no documentary evidence available that w ritten cleaning schedules were maintained for the room environments. It is acknowledged that the care room was maintained in a clean and hygienic condition. Administration of Medication: 8. A bottle of anti-febrile medication was not available; this did not align to the requirement of the service administration of medication policy and procedure which stated that “ It is good practice to have a supply of analgesic and anti-febrile mediation in liquid form in chi ld proof containers with the appropriate measuring devices.” Fire Safety: 9. The smoke alarms not serviced on a yearly basis. The maintenance record on file was dated 16 March 2022. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Risk Assessment is available and evidence of a daily risk assessment of indoor/outdoor areas are recorded before children come to school. 2. The four supporting poles referred to in the outdoor area had been covered with play grass to prevent children bumping into them preventing an accident occurring. 3. The bookcase was removed but will be returned to the classroom when it is fixed with protection to prevent children getting hurt with splinters. Infection Control: 4. The following storage is now place: • Children’s / Adult’s jackets & bags are stored in the classroom. • Cleaning products are stored in the press above the work sink and cleaning products are stored in clear containers on the top shelf of the tall resource unit for safe keeping (clearly marked for use). • Both windows are now clear of equipment/materials to allow air to ventilate in the sanitary area. • Three windows are now fitted with safety locks as required by inspection. 5. Children perishable snacks are now placed in a fridge in the classroom area. 6. Two new bins with lids have been replaced the open bin in the sanitary area and classroom. 7. Cleaning sheets are now up to date in both environments to keep a record of our daily cleaning schedules. Administration of Medication: 8. Calpol available in a child proof container with an updated policy on administration of medication. Parents / practitioners are updated on our medication policy. Fire Safety: 9. The 2026 fire alarm certificate is now on file ##### Regulation 24 — Checking in and out and record of attendance - (3) (a), (b) There was no visitor book available to record the inspector’s entry to the premises - (3)(a), (b) Recording the evidence through a record book at the sign in desk each day ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) There were no persons trained in in first aid response (FAR) present and immediately available to the children attending the service on the day of the inspection - (a) The first aid equipment was not stored in an easily accessible and conspicuous position in the premises as it was located on a shelf in the adult toilet cubicle in the sanitary area - (1) Staff member shall complete FAR training when it is available - (a)First Aid box fully equipped is now placed at the entrance door for easy access as required Found compliant: Regulation 26, 27, 28. #### Inspection of 31 May 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. 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