The Convent Montessori, Greystones — inspection reports and findings

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Greystones, Wicklow · Tusla ID TU2015WW232 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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No non-compliance recorded in this report.

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.

General Safety: 1.The temperature of the water in the sanitary area was not maintained at the recommended temperature of less than 43⁰C. When tested the temperature was 49⁰C which could cause scalding of a child’s hands. 2. The servicing of the fire alarm was not carried out on an annual basis as required. The date for the last service of the fire alarm was 2nd of March 2021. It is acknowledged that the Registered Provider stated the alarm service would be carried out on the 27th of October 2023. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

Provider's corrective action:

General Safety: 1.We changed the water temperature control device located on the boiler to 40 degrees Celsius. We have written to the club confirming that the water temperature must not exceed 40 degrees Celsius. 2. A fire alarm service has been requested to be carried out as soon as possible. The club protocol is to request 3 quotations and then submit for approval. Requests for quotes have been sent out and the aim is to have the alarm service completed by the end of November. A copy of the service will be forwarded once completed. We have requested that this is brought up at the next board meeting and that a system is put in place for the fire alarm service to be completed yearly. Summary Comment The actions taken by the Registered Provider have been considered by the Inspector. It is acknowledged that the Registered Provider has addressed the non-compliance number 1 of this regulation. Number 2 non-compliance remains outstanding and will be reviewed on next inspection

The Registered Provider was operating outside the registration status of the service. The service was registered to provide care for a maximum of eight children on a part-time basis i.e., after 12.30pm. On the day of inspection nine children were availing of Part-time care. It was stated by the Person in charge that the maximum number of children availing of part-time care on any one day is twelve

Provider's corrective action:

We submitted a change of circumstances application on 17th October to increase the number of part time children we cater for from 8 to 16. On the 26th October we received approval to increase our number of part time children which we can cater for from 8 to 16. The Corrective Action and Preventive Action plan (CAPA) will be used to inform decisions about compliance with regulatory requirements. Where the registered provider fails to meet the statutory requirements an escalation process may be commenced. The inspectorate reserves the right to edit responses received for reasons including clarity, completeness and compliance with administrative and legal processes. The contents of the report are compiled by the inspectorate body. Acknowledgments The inspector wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of the person in charge, staff and children who were present on the day of the inspection

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 25, 26, 28.

The Convent Montessori