# Regulation 10 (Policies, Procedures etc. of Pre-school service) — non-compliances in Kerry > What inspectors found under Regulation 10 (Policies, Procedures etc. of Pre-school service) at 3 early years services in Kerry, with providers' responses. ## Regulation 10 in Kerry Policies, Procedures etc. of Pre-school service: **3** 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](/methodology.md). 23 April 2026 ##### [Cahereen Heights Childcare](/creche/cahereen-heights-childcare-castleisland.md), Castleisland · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service - The following policies did not contain all the relevant information required to guide staff: 1. The Policy on Risk Management did not set out how long risk management records will be kept. 2. The Policy on Accident and Incidents stated that a Notification of Incident would be submitted to the Inspectorate when there was an incident which results in a child going missing from the service. The requirement of the regulation is that a Notification of Incident is submitted to the Inspectorate when a child goes missing while attending the service. Incorrect guidance could result in staff not following required procedures if an incident were to occur - 1. The policy was updated to include the retention period guidance for seven types of risk assessments the service may carry out. The service stated management will monitor regulatory updates and complete annual policy reviews to ensure all required information continues to be included. Policy updates will continue to be communicated and circulated to staff. 2. The policy was updated to make clear any incident where a child attending the service goes missing must be notified to Tusla within three days. The service stated management will monitor updates from Tusla and relevant regulatory bodies to ensure polices are amended promptly. Staff will also continue to receive guidance and refresher training on policy updates during team/group meetings and supervision sessions 30 March 2026 ##### [Danú Childcare](/creche/danu-childcare-killarney.md), Killarney · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service - The following policy did not meet the regulatory requirements: • The infection control policy did not outline the safe management of perishable foods - The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective action The infection control policy has been updated and outlined the safe management of perishable foods. Preventive action All copies of the policy have been updated and amended 19 September 2023 ##### [Little Angels Pre-school](/creche/little-angels-pre-school-kenmare.md), Kenmare · Regulation 10 — Policies, procedures etc. of pre-school service - The following policies were reviewed in line with information provided verbally by the staff members and practices observed – 1. Whilst there was a healthy eating policy on file it did not include the following information; it did not detail how children are supervised whilst eating and drinking. 2. Whilst the service had a policy on managing behaviour it was inadequate as it did not contain information on how support is offered to staff members to support behavioural and emotional needs. 3. Although the service had a policy on the administration of medication it was insufficient as it did not set out the procedure for dealing with administering prescribed and ‘over the counter’ OTC medications and sunscreens. 4. The policy on accidents and incidents was incomplete as it did not state that notifiable incidents will be reported to the Early Years Inspectorate and secondly, that a risk assessment is to be conducted following any incident or accident that occurs in the service - & Supporting Documentation Submitted: The registered provider stated that the above policies have been amended and updated with the assistance of both the staff members and an agency associated with providing support to child care service Summary Comment Documentation in the form of updated policies were submitted to the early years office. They were examined and found to satisfactorily meet the Requirements of the non-compliant elements of Regulation 10 – Policies, procedures of a pre-school service ### Regulation 10 in other counties - [Cork](/regulation/10/cork.md) - [Donegal](/regulation/10/donegal.md) - [Dublin](/regulation/10/dublin.md) - [Galway](/regulation/10/galway.md) - [Kildare](/regulation/10/kildare.md) - [Kilkenny](/regulation/10/kilkenny.md) - [Limerick](/regulation/10/limerick.md) - [Louth](/regulation/10/louth.md) - [Mayo](/regulation/10/mayo.md) - [Offaly](/regulation/10/offaly.md) - [Tipperary](/regulation/10/tipperary.md) - [Wexford](/regulation/10/wexford.md) - [Wicklow](/regulation/10/wicklow.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/regulation/10/kerry/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11