# The Old School House Montessori, Thurles — inspection reports and findings

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

## The Old School House Montessori

Part Time · 2 - 6 Years · Thurles, Tipperary · Tusla ID **TU2015TY075** · 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 27 March 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- (2)(a)(b) Two written, validated references from a past employer or other source were not available in respect of one member of staff

- (2)(a) Two references were acquired for the new staff member. The service stated they will keep records up to date, especially regarding new staff

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

- General safety: Garda vetting for four of the five members of staff was carried out longer than three years ago. Re-vetting of staff is required to be carried out on a three-yearly basis. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General safety: Garda vetting renewal was applied for in respect of the four staff whose vetting was out of date

##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures

- (1)(b) The smoke alarm system had not been serviced since 2020. Smoke alarm systems must be serviced at least once a year. The exact servicing schedule will be determined by the qualified person carrying out the task. (4) A notice of the procedures to be followed in the event of a fire were not displayed in the service. The notice is required to be displayed in a prominent place in each room to support the safety of the staff and children in the event of a fire

- (1)(b) The smoke alarm was serviced on 5 September 2025. (4) A notice of the procedures to be followed in the event of a fire has been displayed on the wall in the service

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 24, 25.

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