# The Village Montessori, Malahide — inspection reports and findings

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

## The Village Montessori

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Malahide, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015FL316** · 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 18 June 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- (2)(a) & (b) Two validated written references were not available for 1 staff member

- Corrective Action (2)(a) & (b) Registered provider received the 2 references and validated them. Preventive Action (2)(a) & (b) References will be kept on file

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

- Infection Control: 1. Children’s snack food, some of which contained meat and dairy produce, were not stored under refrigerated conditions, and were kept in the children’s bags at room temperature on the day of inspection. This increased the risk of bacteria multiplying to levels which could result in food poisoning
- Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective Action Infection Control: 1. The fridge is situated next to the bags and coats in the corridor. Some children refuse to put their lunch in the fridge. These children bring a freezer bag to school to store their lunch in. All other children store lunch in the fridge. Preventive Action Infection Control: 1. All children will be asked to use the fridge. Summary Comment The evidence submitted by the registered provider in relation to regulation 23 - Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child has been reviewed and accepted

##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures

- (1)(a) A record was not maintained of fire drills which had been completed in the service. The most recent fire drill was recorded as having taken place on 20/12/2024. (b) A record was not available of the number, type and maintenance of the smoke alarms in the premises

- Corrective Action (1)(a) Their fire drills record book has been updated. (b) Registered provider has contacted the Yacht Club to send them the details required and to send them the most recent certificate. Preventive Action (1)(a) Monthly reminders are put in place to record monthly fire drill. (b) Registered provider will be requesting these details from the yacht club annually

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 25.

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