Regulation 15 — Record of Pre-school Child
192 non-compliance(s) at 192 services, in the latest reports we read.
By county
- Carlow (2)
- Cork (34)
- Donegal (4)
- Dublin (55)
- Galway (4)
- Kerry (12)
- Kildare (12)
- Kilkenny (3)
- Laois (3)
- Limerick (6)
- Louth (2)
- Mayo (4)
- Meath (2)
- Offaly (7)
- Sligo (3)
- Tipperary (11)
- Waterford (15)
- Westmeath (2)
- Wicklow (6)
Counties with a single service
16 June 2025
Club Ardagh CLG, Ardagh · Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (1) (f) A health care plan for a child attending the service did not contain sufficient information to ensure the safe management of the child in the event they became unwell or required emergency administration of medication
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(f) The child is no longer attending the service. The service has reviewed the procedure in relation to our Anaphylaxis Care plan form, a new, more detailed, care plan document had been developed to use going forward and also a letter to parents explaining our document. This has also been shared with staff to ensure they are up to date on our new documentation requirements
14 October 2025
Discoveryland Creche and Montessori, Wexford · Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (1) This regulation was non-compliant on inspections in September 2024 and April 2025. The corrective and preventive actions submitted by the registered provider failed to achieve or sustain compliance with records relating to a pre-school child. 1. Measures identified by the registered provider were not effectively implemented to ensure that necessary information about children was sought and maintained. Inadequate information was available to inform children’s care regarding authorisation for collection, emergency contacts and immunisations. This practice continues to pose a potential risk to the safety, health and welfare of children. The following was noted: a. The registered provider stated through their CAPA response that children’s enrolment records had been brought up to date and all details would be checked and discussed with parents. The enrolment records, which were reviewed during the previous inspection on 29 and 30 April 2025, were reviewed again. It was confirmed that 9 of the 11 children were still in attendance at the service. These 9 enrolment forms were reviewed. On review, 4 of the records remained incomplete with details missing about authorisation to collect children from the service, emergency contacts for children, record of immunisations and written parental consent for appropriate medical treatment in the event of an emergency. b. The service’s settling-in policy and child safeguarding statement outlined that before enrolment, an exchange of information would take place between parents/guardians to complete children’s registration forms, with persons authorised to collect and emergency contacts. In the CAPA response, the registered provider stated that going forward, all records will be checked to ensure that all information has been correctly filled in. A sample of 15 enrolment records were reviewed for children who had enrolled to attend since the previous inspection in April 2025. Of these, 12 records were incomplete with information gaps which posed a risk to the safe care of children. In their CAPA response, the registered provider stated that they implemented an ‘enrolment checklist’ to ensure that the required detailed were obtained for each child. The following was noted: (d) One record did not provide details for another named adult who could be contacted if the child’s parent or guardian could not be reached. (e) Three records did not detail the named adult(s) authorised to collect the children. The action submitted by the registered provider following the previous inspection in April 2025 regarding working with the child’s parents to organise a named adult was not implemented. (f) One record contained no information about whether a child had any illness, disability or allergy. The registered provider stated through their CAPA submission that all details will be checked and discussed with parents. This action was not implemented. (g) Details of a registered medical practitioner were not provided for five children. The registered provider stated during the CAPA process that where children do not have a family GP, parents will be advised to submit a letter stating such and will designate ‘Care Doc’ in the interim. This letter was not evident for these five children attending the service. (h) One record did not provide details of immunisation, if any, received by the child. The registered provider stated through their CAPA submission that the team checked and updated immunisation records on enrolment forms. This action was not implemented. (i) Nine records did not have written parental consent for appropriate medical treatment for their child in the event of an emergency. This practice continues to pose a risk to the safety of the children attending the service as the registered provider has not sought sufficient information to ensure they can provide safe and appropriate care
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. The registered provider submitted the following actions: a. All forms have been corrected . Going forward, the registered provider and manager will check and recheck all new start forms before start date. b. The service have again checked all the enrolment records and found five that were incomplete. But all major details were on the forms and all records have now been completed . Registered provider and manager will check and recheck any new enrolment forms and speak to parents. (d) As explained to the inspectors, this family have recently moved to the area. We have spoken to the parents and they have no way off solving this problem unless they are asked to remove the child. The form has since been corrected. The registered provider and manager will check all enrolment for all correct details. (e) The service has gone over all the forms and checked and had them corrected, to the best of our knowledge. The registered provider and manager will check any new enrolment form for all correct details. (f) The child has no illness, disability or allergies so the parent left it blank. If we have a child with an illness we will send it home, no risks taken. The registered provider will monitor all forms and recheck them. (g) The service has a letter to be signed when they receive enrolment form if they have no GP . All letters with no family GP have been signed by parent . The registered provider will engage with manager monthly to monitor that all forms have all details correct. (h) All records have been corrected. The registered provider will engage with manager monthly to monitor that all forms have all details correct. (i) All records have been corrected. The registered provider will engage with manager monthly to monitor that all forms have all details correct
28 January 2025
Kiltubrid Playgroup, Carrick-On-Shannon · Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (1) (h) Two records reviewed did not adequately record if a child had been vaccinated. The absence of this information could pose a safety risk to the child in the event of an outbreak
Provider's corrective action:
- In a written response the registered provider stated: Corrective and Preventive Action Parents of named children have been asked to sign a vaccination waiver confirming their child is unvaccinated and that they are aware of risks. The waiver form will be incorporated into the immunisation paragraph in the enrolment and the service will be aware of anybody that is unvaccinated
26 June 2025
Right Start Montessori, Athlone · Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (b) The date on which the child first attended the service was not recorded on four children’s records. (g) The name and telephone number of the child’s registered practitioner was not available on one child’s record
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted a written response to state (b)All children’s records were reviewed to identify missing information and the date the child started in the service is included on the four children’s records (g)Contacted the parents of the child missing GP details and obtained the name and telephone number of their GP along with all up to date immunizations. The registered provider verified that all children’s records are now fully completed in line with requirements and entry forms updated to ensure same( (b) & (g) Updated enrolment forms with new section showing start and cease date. Implemented an enrolment checklist to ensure all required fields are completed before a child’s first day. And the service has Introduced quarterly audits of children’s records to ensure information remains current and accurate. Nominated a designated staff member responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with Regulation 15
18 July 2025
Tru Beginnings Community Childcare Centre, Emyvale · Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- 15(1)(a) – (j) There was no registration form or written record of information available for 1 of the children attending the Preschool Room. This was confirmed by the staff present
Provider's corrective action:
- 15 (1)(a) - (j) The registration form was requested on the evening of the inspection and received the following Monday morning. The registered provider and manager will ensure no child commences attendance until the parent has returned the registration form. Summary Comment The Inspectorate accepts the registered provider’s response and assurances. The non-compliance has been addressed