Regulation 11 in Mayo
Staffing Levels: 2 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.
24 June 2026
Little Bears Preschool, Newport · Regulation 11 — Staffing levels
- On the day of inspection on review of the daily staff roster, it indicated that there were not the required two adults on the premises at all times during the operation hours of the services. The roster for the week of the 22/06/26, indicated that there was only 1 staff member on the premises, between 08:00 and 08:30 each day. The children attendance records indicated there were 2 children signed in to the service each day between 08:15 and 08:30
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action We will ensure to have two members of staff are on the premises at all times during the operational hours of the service
4 November 2024
Small World Childcare, Westport · Regulation 11 — Staffing levels
- There was one staff member present in the service between 8:30-9:00 hours caring for up to seven children attending parttime services. Two adults are required to be on the premises at all times when parttime services are in progress
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider advised in writing that:
- Corrective and Preventive Action The rotas were automatically changed to ensure that there are two staff present at all times for part-time care even when numbers are below the 1:8 ratio. This will never happen again now that the registered provider is aware. The registered provider will ensure there are two members of staff with the children at all times during parttime care service