Regulation 15 in Kilkenny
Record of Pre-school Child: 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.
20 March 2026
The Growing Patch Childcare Centre, Kilkenny · Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (1)(g) The inspector observed that the recording of individual children’s general medical practitioner’s (GP) details was not consistent. While the inspector observed that the GP’s details were recorded on 3 of the 12 records reviewed, the following non-compliances were observed. There was no GP details recorded on 3 of the 12 pre-school records. Limited information regarding 6 children’s GPs was only found on the individual child’s vaccination record accompanying the child’s pre-school record, and not on the preschool record
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has submitted the following response. Corrective and Preventive Action All parents were contacted to fill out their GP details, and all are now on file. For both ELC and SAC. In August for registration this form will be included in our registration form
9 January 2026
Lisdowney Montessori Play & Learn, Lisdowney · Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- It is acknowledged that of a sample of ten records of a pre-school child, reviewed by the inspector, elements (a), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (i) were recorded. However, the inspector observed that element (b), the commencement date of the child in the service was not recorded and element (h)-the immunisation status of each of four children was not detailed
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted the following response. Corrective and Preventive Action All child records have been updated, with the commencement date recorded for each child. The Manager will take responsibility for ensuring that all children’s commencement dates are updated when they start at the service. The staff team has been informed of this action. The Manager has updated the enrolment form to include a tick-box section indicating whether a child is vaccinated
28 May 2025
Cuffesgrange Pre-School, Cuffesgrange · Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child
- (1)(h) There was no immunisation record for one preschool child. The lack of such a record could hamper the ability of the service to effectively mitigate risk in the event of an outbreak of infectious disease
Provider's corrective action:
- The parent submitted a copy of their child’s immunisation details and is attached as supporting documentation. Pre School will use a checklist when completing children’s files in September to ensure all relevant documentation is attached