# Naionra Montessori, Swinford — inspection reports and findings > Naionra Montessori (Swinford, Co. Mayo): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Naionra Montessori Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Swinford, Mayo · Tusla ID **TU2015MO086** · 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 21 April 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 8 — Notification of change in circumstances - (1) and (3) Two children were found to attend a 3-hour morning session and return to the service to attend for a further 3 hours in the afternoon totalling 6 hours of daily attendance in the service. This was outside the service’s registration for sessional service type - The registered providers advised that: (1) and (3) Corrective and Preventive Action Once the non‑compliance was identified, the service took immediate steps to correct the issue. The parents of the children were informed, and their attendance patterns were reviewed. The service applied for Part‑Time hours that have since been approved. Both children are now registered under Part‑Time services and attend only until 1:30 p.m. Staff and management were reminded of the attendance limits associated with each service type, and a daily attendance check is now carried out by the room leader and reviewed by management. The registration book has been updated to clearly record each child’s approved hours. The sign‑in/sign‑out system has been updated to ensure no child attends beyond their permitted hours ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - The following vetting information was unavailable for inspection: (2) (a) and (b) Two written, validated references were required for one of the adults - The registered providers advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action The two required written validated references have been obtained and submitted by the adult. A mandatory recruitment and student placement checklist has been introduced. This checklist including two written validated references must be fully completed before any individual begins work or placement. Management will verify all references upon receipt to ensure they meet requirements. No staff member or student will be permitted to start until their vetting is fully completed. A quarterly audit of all staff files will be carried out to ensure ongoing compliance and to identify any missing or outdated documentation Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 28. #### Inspection of 22 September 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child - (1) The following written record was unavailable for one of the children sampled: (g) The name and telephone number of the child’s registered medical practitioner. (i) Written parental consent for appropriate medical treatment of the child in the event of an emergency occurring whilst in the service - The registered providers advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action - (g) The name of the child's registered medical practitioner has now been provided by the parent. The management are now aware that all forms that are kept on file for the children need to be checked to make sure they are filled in correctly and signed by parents. (h) The written parental consent form for appropriate medical treatment of the child in the event of emergency occurring whilst in the service has now been signed by the parent. The management are now aware that all forms that are kept on file for the children need to be checked to make sure they are filled in correctly and signed by parents ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: • A large amount of equipment including cleaning and play equipment was stored in the staff sanitary area posing an infection control risk. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered providers advised in a written response that: - Infection Control: • The Staff sanitary area is now divided into two rooms by a stud wall with doorway and locked door to the staff toilet. The staff toilet is now separated from the play equipment and storage area which will prevent the risk of infection Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. ### Other services in Mayo - [Naionra Tir na Nog](/creche/naionra-tir-na-nog-castlebar.md) Castlebar - [Nead Na Nóg Ltd.](/creche/nead-na-nog-ltd-ballinrobe.md) Ballinrobe - [Outdoor Explorers Pre-school](/creche/outdoor-explorers-pre-school-castlebar.md) Castlebar - [Small World Childcare](/creche/small-world-childcare-westport.md) Westport - [The Childrens House](/creche/the-childrens-house-cross.md) Cross - [Ballyhaunis Community Pre-school](/creche/ballyhaunis-community-pre-school-ballyhaunis.md) Ballyhaunis - [Knockmore Rathduff Butterflies Community Playschool](/creche/knockmore-rathduff-butterflies-community-playschool-ballina.md) Ballina - [Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta Naíonra na hEachléime](/creche/comhar-naionrai-na-gaeltachta-naionra-na-heachleime-beal-an-atha.md) Béal An Átha - [The Little Acorns Children’s Centre](/creche/the-little-acorns-children-s-centre-claremorris.md) Claremorris [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/naionra-montessori-swinford/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11