# The Lodge Montessori School, Dublin 16 — inspection reports and findings

> The Lodge Montessori School (Dublin 16, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## The Lodge Montessori School

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 16, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DS023** · 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 31 January 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- (2) (a)(b) A second validated, written reference was not available for one staff member. (d) International police vetting was not available for one staff member in respect of two countries they had resided in outside of the Irish jurisdiction for more than 6 consecutive months as an adult

- (a) (b) A second validated written reference for one staff member has now been added to the staff file. An inspection guidance document has been printed and will be reviewed by all staff to ensure all practices are in line with the inspectorate’s requirements. (d) International police vetting application has been submitted for one staff member who lived in a country other than Ireland for a period longer than 6 consecutive months as an adult. The staff member has confirmed that international police vetting for a second country is not required as they did not live in the state for a period longer than 6 consecutive months as an adult. The registered provider will seek assistance/advice with regulatory compliance, where needed

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

- Infection Control: 1. Perishable snacks brought by the children from home for morning snack were not stored in a fridge for a period of time on the morning of the inspection. It was observed that these items were placed in the fridge at 09:50am. This increased the risk of bacteria multiplying to levels which could result in illness in young children. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- Infection Control: 1. During a staff meeting, it was decided that children would place their lunchboxes straight into the fridge on arrival to the service

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

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