Regulation 10 in Galway
Policies, Procedures etc. of Pre-school service: 5 non-compliance(s) in the latest reports we read.
An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.
26 February 2026
Wild Roots Preschool Oranmore Ltd, Oranmore · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
- The written policies and procedures were not readily available for inspection, the policies were not up to date and accurate, some were available in hard copy in a folder, others were available on the computer. The policies presented were not specific to this part-time service. It was acknowledged that the registered provider stated that management were in the process of reviewing and updating all polices
Provider's corrective action:
- The following was acknowledged at regulatory compliance meetings on the 01/05/2026 and the 08/05/2026. • That the policies and procedures were not readily available on the day of the inspection but had all been reviewed and updated
14 November 2025
Sea Garden Childcare, Leenane · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
- 1. On the 14/11/2025 there was no evidence of a Policy on Infection Control. The adults working on this day were unable to locate any such policy
Provider's corrective action:
- On the 23/12/2025 and 15/01/2026 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action The service has an up-to-date Infection Control Policy available in the preschool service . This policy has been recently reviewed. Staff were informed and shown where this policy is located for future reference. All staff have been retrained in relation to the service Infection Control policy. Staff will be retrained annually on this policy and upon commencing employment in the service
19 February 2025
Bright Minds Preschool, Salthill · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
- 1. The infection control policy did not contain the procedures to be followed for nappy changing or the procedures to be followed in the event of an outbreak of infectious disease should a child not be immunised. While the policy did mention “Our immunisation policy is followed at all times” when the inspector asked to see the immunisation policy the registered provider stated that there was no policy available. 2. The healthy eating policy did not state how children are supervised while eating and drinking
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. The infection control policy has been amended to include the procedures to be followed for nappy changing and an outbreak of an infectious disease should a child not be immunised. A waiver form is now in place for parents/guardians which outlines the procedures following an outbreak of an infectious disease should a child not be immunised. Policies and procedures will be revised at the beginning of the term to include any recent changes. 2. The healthy eating policy has been amended to include how children are supervised while eating and drinking. Policies and procedures will be revised at the beginning of term to include any recent changes
18 December 2024
Blath Beag Creche, Oranmore · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
- The health and nutrition policy of the service detailed the three-week menu plan of the service however the policy did not contain the following required information: a) How infant formula is managed in the service. b) How food is safely stored, prepared and served c) How children are supervised while eating and drinking
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has updated their policy and procedure to reflect all new and up to date guidance on bottle making and how bottles are stored within the service. Within the service the current practice is we carefully monitor the children while they are eating or drinking and this is done in a social way. We have ensured that all staff have received up to date training on the newest policy and correct bottle making procedures
29 February 2024
Ballinasloe Social Services Pre-School, Ballinasloe · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service
- 1. There was no documented evidence in relation to the name, position, qualifications and experience of the employees, unpaid workers, and contractors. 2. There were no details of a daily staff roster system. The staff rosters and time sheets were generic, with first name of the staff member only, and am or pm presence. 3. The children’s attendance records were handwritten, with a tick only system. There was evidence of a pre-recorded entry and exit times. The records were not specific, there was no details of adult child ratio, no staff details, no details of any child attending the settling-in programme, and no date of births / age range. 4. Nine out of forty-seven enrolment forms were not presented, on the day of inspection. Enrolments forms are required for each child attending the service for child’s contact details, authorisation, immunisations, allergies, consents, and the names of persons to contact in cases of emergency. 5. The service’s behaviour management policy did not clearly state that children shall not be subjected to any form of corporal punishment, degrading, or neglectful practices. 6. There was no outing policy included in any of the documents presented, however there was evidence that the children went on a trip to Dublin on the 7th of December 2023. 7. The information on the creation, storage and archiving of all records required detail development. 8. There was no policy on supervision and staff training. 9. The nappy changing policy on display, on the sanitary door and in a folder presented had conflicting information. 10. The inclusion policy did not advise how the physical environment supports inclusion and reflects diversity. The policy inspected did not advise how the service recognises and responds to bias and discrimination. 11. The accident and incident policy did not define how information is documented regarding accidents and incidents, and how notifiable incidents would be informed to the Early Years Inspectorate. There was no evidence that a risk assessment was taken following an accident or incident occurring in the service. On the day of inspection, there was no evidence of a daily risk assessment system and a risk management policy. 12. The settling in policy, did not advise how children’s transitions were supported and did not advise of a key person system. On the 7th of March 2024, the inspectors received a further policy folder dated ‘March 2024’. The early years inspectors noted there were various names for the service on this policy folder. The registered provider advised that the policies would be further updated during the Easter break 2024
Provider's corrective action:
- On the 7 th of March , the 11 th of April, the 9th and 22 nd of May 2024, the registered provider submitted the following; Corrective and Preventive Action 1. The name, position, qualifications, and experience of the employees are now available and displayed in the lobby. 2. A new attendance record book has been purchased. Specific staff attendance details including time of arrival and departure, will be recorded daily. 3. A new attendance record book has been purchased. Children’s attendance records will now be recorded in this daily attendance book with specific details in relation to the adult child ratio, the child and staff details, details of any child attending the settling-in programme, and details of births / age range. 4. The nine out of forty-seven enrolment forms were completed to include the child’s contact details, authorisation, immunisations, allergies, consents, and persons to contact in cases of emergency. 5. The behavioral management policy was updated and clearly states that children shall not be subjected to any form of corporal punishment, degrading, or neglectful practices. 6. The outing policy was submitted and included advise of specific insurance cover for outings. 7. The timeframes regarding the storage, retrieval and retention of children, staff and fire records was updated. 8. The policy on supervision and staff training was updated and included evidence of a system for recording ongoing staff training and professional development. 9. The nappy changing policy was updated and there were records regarding an individual child’s nappy change. 10. The inclusion policy now advises on how the physical environment supports inclusion and reflects diversity. The policy includes how the service recognises and responds to bias and discrimination. 11. The accident and incident policy was updated and includes how notifiable incidents would be informed to the Early Years Inspectorate. There was evidence that a risk assessment was taken following an accident or incident occurring in the service. On the day of inspection, there was no evidence of a daily risk assessment system and a risk management policy. 12. The settling in policy, advises how children’s transitions were supported and the use of a key person system