# The Cottage Montessori, Banagher — inspection reports and findings

> The Cottage Montessori (Banagher, Co. Offaly): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## The Cottage Montessori

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Banagher, Offaly · Tusla ID **TU2015OY031** · 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 September 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

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

- General Safety: 1. The most recent Garda vetting disclosure presented in respect of one staff member was not dated within the previous three years in adherence with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: The registered provider stated in the response that the Garda vetting disclosure has been received by the service and submitted to Tusla. In the future the service will monitor the expiry dates and adequate time will be provided for the application and renewal process. (Garda vetting disclosure submitted). Summary Comment In respect of the corrective action taken documentary evidence was submitted to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate, reviewed by the Early Years Inspector and deemed to meet the regulatory requirement

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28.

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- [Mie World](/creche/mie-world-ballycumber.md) Ballycumber
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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11