# Thomastown Creche & Montessori, Thomastown — inspection reports and findings

> Thomastown Creche & Montessori (Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Thomastown Creche & Montessori

Sessional · 1 - 6 Years · Thomastown, Kilkenny · Tusla ID **TU2015KK088** · 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 2024 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

**Immediate action notice.** The registered provider was issued with an immediate action notice on the day of inspection in relation to

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

- 1. There were inconsistencies observed in handwashing. The inspectors observed that not all children washed their hands consistently before eating. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- The children’s hands are generally washed after toileting and nappy changing. The registered provider has discussed the importance of handwashing in the service with the staff. Evidence received. No evidence received. Summary Comment The response received is satisfactory to meet the requirements of The Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016

##### Regulation 25 — First aid

- (1) There was no person trained in a first aid responder course available to the children attending the service. An immediate action notice was issued to the registered provider on the day of inspection requesting them to address this issue

- The registered provider is now trained in a first aid responder course and is available to the children at all times when the service is in operation. The registered provider is planning to book more staff to attend a first aid responder course

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 26, 28.

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