# The Montessori Children's Academy (Maynooth), Maynooth — inspection reports and findings > The Montessori Children's Academy (Maynooth) (Maynooth, Co. Kildare): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## The Montessori Children's Academy (Maynooth) Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Maynooth, Kildare · Tusla ID **TU2016KE004** · Registered since 28 February 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 21 October 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a) & (b) There were no references made available for one adult. Please see regulation 33 for further information. (d) There were no records available to evidence that consideration was given to whether international police vetting was required for one adult employed since the previous inspection. Please see regulation 33 for further information. (4) There was no record made available for one adult (Adult A) to evidence they held the required qualification to work with children. Please see regulation 33 for further information - (2)(a) & (b) The staff file was available on the day of inspection but not reviewed as we thought the staff member had joined before the last inspection date. We will ensure to check start dates versus last inspection date in the future. (2)(d) International police vetting submitted. (4) The file for staff member A was available on the date of the inspection. It was not reviewed as we thought she had started before the previous inspection date and been reviewed then. We will review new starts against last inspection date to avoid this confusion ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - 16 (1) (a) & (3) On the day of inspection the inspector requested a record of the qualifications and experience of all staff employed since the previous inspection dated 17 October 2023. The record of qualification and experience for one adult (Adult A) was not made available as outlined under regulations 9(4) and 33 - 16 (1) (a) & (3): As per corrective and preventive actions under regulation 9 (4) above ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: Garda vetting was available for one adult. However, this vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting’. Infection Control: There were no dispensers to hygienically dispense paper towels for hand drying in the sanitary areas. The paper towels were stored in single sheets in containers in these areas posing a risk of cross infection. This was non- compliant on the previous inspection dated 17 October 2023. The registered provider had not taken any actions to correct or prevent the non-compliance. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: This relates to an administrative person who does not access the classroom. An application for vetting has been submitted. The completed document will be forwarded on receipt. Amend our policy on this. Infection Control: We are investigating the most suitable alternative and will install this over this Christmas break as we are completing other works in the classrooms ##### Regulation 33 — Furnishing of information to agency - The registered provider was informed that the records as per regulations 9 (2) (a), (b), (d) & (4) and 16 (1) (a) & (3) were required for all staff employed since 17 October 2023. The registered provider reported that only one adult had been employed since that date. However, the registered provider was unable to provide the inspector with the start dates of all staff when requested. Following subsequent emails, it was evident that a total of three staff had been employed since the previous inspection. A total of two staff files were made available. The staff file for one adult was not provided. See regulation 9 (2) (a), (b), (d) & (4) and 16 (1) (a) & (3) for further information - Click or tap here to enter text. We will note staff start dates in relation to inspection dates to avoid the same error in future Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25, 26, 27. #### Inspection of 17 October 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. An unguarded light bulb was observed hanging above the snack table in Classroom 2; this had the potential to cause a risk of injury to a child/children in the event of the bulb shattering. Infection Control: 2. There were no paper hand towel dispensers to hygienically dispense the paper for hygienic hand drying in the sanitary areas of Classrooms 1 and 2. The paper towel was observed in single sheets in containers in these areas; this was a risk of cross infection. Fire Safety: 3. There was no signage indicating the fire exits in Classroom 2; this had the potential to cause confusion during an emergency evacuation as there were two potential exit points from the room. Action submitted by the Registered Provider General Safety: Corrective Action A protective lampshade has been purchased and installed. Preventive Action None received. Infection Control: Corrective Action Inadequate response received. Preventive Action None received. Fire Safety: Corrective Action Fire exit signage has been installed. Preventive Action None received. Supporting documentation submitted General Safety: Photograph x 1 Infection Control: None received. Fire Safety: Photographs x 3 Summary Comment Following review of the corrective action submitted for point 2, infection control, the response did not address the noncompliance and further information was requested 22 November 2023 to provide clarity to the stated action. 27 November 2023, no response has been received. The requirement for Regulation 23 has not been met Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 20, 22, 25. ### Other services in Kildare - [The Purple Penguin Creche & Montessori](/creche/the-purple-penguin-creche-montessori-celbridge.md) Celbridge - [Tiddlywinks and Scallywags](/creche/tiddlywinks-and-scallywags-maynooth.md) Maynooth - [Tigers Childcare](/creche/tigers-childcare-naas.md) Naas - [Tir na nOg](/creche/tir-na-nog-kilcock.md) Kilcock - [Weston Primary Montessori](/creche/weston-primary-montessori-leixlip.md) Leixlip - [Bright Eyes Childcare](/creche/bright-eyes-childcare-monasterevin.md) Monasterevin - [Giggles Playschool](/creche/giggles-playschool-newbridge.md) Newbridge - [Stepping Stones Montessori School](/creche/stepping-stones-montessori-school-newbridge.md) Newbridge - [Scoil Bhride Pre-School](/creche/scoil-bhride-pre-school-kill.md) Kill - [Milltown Playschool](/creche/milltown-playschool-newbridge.md) Newbridge [Alert me when a new report is published](/help.md) · [Dated report on this service — €19](/report.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/the-montessori-children-s-academy-maynooth-maynooth/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11