# The Lighthouse Centre, Ballincollig — inspection reports and findings

> The Lighthouse Centre (Ballincollig, Co. Cork): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## The Lighthouse Centre

Part Time · 3 - 6 Years · Ballincollig, Cork · Tusla ID **TU2015CC295** · 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 29 September 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- One adult working directly with the children did not hold a relevant qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education or a qualification deemed equivalent by the minister

- Corrective Action The registered providers stated in their response that the adult has enrolled in a level 5 course in Early Childhood Care and Education. Preventive Action The registered providers stated that they will no longer accept component certificates for qualifications

##### Regulation not named in the report text

- (1) On discussion with the registered providers and reviewing the attendance records the following change had not been notified to the agency 60 days before the change took place: • The service was operating from 8am to 12pm and from 12:30pm to 4:30pm each day. The service was registered to operate from 8:30am to 12:30pm and from 12:45pm to 4:45pm. It is acknowledged that the registered provider submitted an application to the change of circumstance department on the day of inspection

- Corrective Action The registered providers stated in their response that a change of circumstance application was submitted and approved. Preventive Action One of the registered providers has taken responsibility for reporting any changes to the service

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 15, 16, 19, 23, 24, 25.

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Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/the-lighthouse-centre-ballincollig/
Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11