# Pixie Lane Creche Montessori, Athenry — inspection reports and findings

> Pixie Lane Creche Montessori (Athenry, Co. Galway): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Pixie Lane Creche Montessori

Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Athenry, Galway · Tusla ID **TU2015GY208** · 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 16 December 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for the 11 adults; however, 1 adult vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous 3 years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’ posing a potential risk for children. It was acknowledged that proof of application was received in the office of the inspectorate on 17 December 2025. 2. There were 2 unsecured adult sized doll’s houses in both the Montessori and Junior Pre-school posing a risk of tipping or falling. 3. A broken toilet seat was observed in a toilet cubicle of the Montessori sanitary area posing a pinching risk. Fire Safety: 4. There was a cot blocking the fire exit door in the Baby/Wobbler designated sleep room posing a safety risk in the event of an emergency. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: The registered provider submitted the following statements: 1. Garda vetting is now on file for the adult for whom it was required. Safeguards are now in place which will highlight when garda vetting renewal for employees is due to ensure compliance in the future. 2. The adults sized doll’s houses were removed and two child sized, wooden, doll’s houses have been ordered. Staff will ensure in the future that equipment is secured to prevent tipping or falling. 3. The broken toilet seat in the Montessori sanitary area has been replaced. Staff will conduct daily checks to ensure that broken equipment and furniture is removed or replaced. Fire Safety: 4. A cot has been removed and the area has reconfigured to ensure that the fire door in the Baby/Wobbler sleep area is unobstructed. Staff will carry out daily checks to ensure that the fire doors are kept clear

##### Regulation 29 — Premises

- (d) There were 3 damaged ceiling tiles in the Baby/Wobbler sanitary area; 1 tile was water damaged, a second tile on the ceiling of the Baby nappy changing area was broken and a third tile in the main sanitary area was also broken

- The following statement was received from the registered provider: (d) The 3 damaged ceiling tiles in the Baby/Wobbler sanitary area have been replaced

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 25, 26, 28.

#### Inspection of 10 July 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for the thirteen staff members. However, the renewal date for two staff member vetting disclosures was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. On the 11th of September 2024, the registered provider submitted a written response to state the garda vetting for the two staff members has been renewed

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 22, 28.

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