# The Caterpillar Academy of Montessori, Oldcastle — inspection reports and findings

> The Caterpillar Academy of Montessori (Oldcastle, Co. Meath): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## The Caterpillar Academy of Montessori

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Oldcastle, Meath · Tusla ID **TU2015MH188** · 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 9 October 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- General Safety: 1. The hot water in the two wash hand basins, in the children’s sanitary areas in Room 1 were in excess of the recommended temperature of 43°C. It is acknowledged that when the inspector brought this to the attention of the registered provider, the water boiler controls were adjusted, and the temperature reduced to 43°C. Infection Control: 2. Wooden boxed areas to cover piping behind and beside the toilets in the sanitary areas in Room 2 were unpainted, therefore could not be adequately cleaned to prevent cross infection

- Corrective & Preventive Action General Safety: 1. A new thermometer was purchased. We will continue to monitor the water like we have always done but with a new thermometer. Infection Control: 2. All wood has been painted. We will make sure that all wood is painted in washable paint so it can be cleaned correctly

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

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