Creche Inspection Reports

Sunflowers Montessori & Creche

Full Day · 1 - 6 Years · Ballygar, Galway · Tusla ID TU2015GY249 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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

Inspection of 13 August 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (c) A Garda vetting disclosure was missing for 1 adult for whom it was required, posing a potential risk to the children
Provider's corrective action:
  • The following statement was received from the registered provider:
  • (c) Garda vetting has been obtained for the adult for whom it was missing. In future all vetting will be in place prior to commencement of employment

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • General Safety: • Garda vetting was available for 10 adults, however 4 of these vetting disclosures were 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. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • The following statement was received from the registered provider; General Safety: • Four Garda vetting renewals are now on file for the adults for whom they were outstanding. Vetting will be monitored in the future to ensure compliance with the regulations

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 19, 25, 26, 28.

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