Creche Inspection Reports

Shining Stars Montessori

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Rochestown, Cork · Tusla ID TU2015CC364 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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1published inspections
2non-compliances at latest report read
0immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 25 April 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • Two written and validated references were unavailable for one of the adults. Records of reference validation were not available for the references in respect of a second staff member
Provider's corrective action:
  • The written response stated that the references for the staff were in another file and are now available

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • Infection Control: Warm running water was unavailable at the children’s wash hand basins upon the inspector’s arrival. Temperature readings of 13.70C and 13.80C were taken . Cold water temperatures may impede effective handwashing. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • In her written reply, the registered provider advised that she had forgotten to turn on the hot water on the day of the inspection. It was switched on during the morning and warm water was then available for the children to wash their hands. Warm running water will always be available for the children

Found compliant: Regulation 10, 11, 12, 19, 22, 25, 28.

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