Regulation 16 in Offaly
Record in Relation to Pre-School Service: 4 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 May 2026
Memory Lane Pre-school, Edenderry · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (1)(i) There was no staff roster maintained in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(i) Staff roster is on the noticeboard of the office
5 February 2026
Durrow Pre-School No 2, Tullamore · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (a) A curriculum vitae was not on file for one adult employed in the service. (i) There was no staff roster maintained in the service. (k) 1. There were three separate records being used to maintain details of any accident, injury or incident involving a pre-school child attending the service. The duplication requires to be aligned to one document for the purpose of consistent recording. 2. Seven accident and incident records dated 26 November 2024 – 14 February 2025 were reviewed and the following was observed: • Six of the seven records did not have a parental signature. • Four of the seven records did not have a staff member signature. • Four of the seven records did not have the child’s date of birth recorded. • There were no dates recorded on the seven forms
Provider's corrective action:
- (a) CV for staff member has been put into their file on the day after the inspection. Anyone employed to the service in the future will has a C.V. (i) Staff roster now in place. (k) Single accident and incident book used to record any accidents and incidents
11 November 2025
Little Acorns, Tullamore · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (1) (k) A sample of fifteen accident and incident records were reviewed. The registered provider did not ensure that accident and injury records were signed by parents following an incident. None of the fifteen records were signed by a parent to confirm that they had been advised of an accident or incident
Provider's corrective action:
- Staff have been informed that Accident and Incident forms needs to be signed by a parent. The registered provider will ensure that parent’s get a signed copy of their child’s accident/incident report. Staff have also been made aware of this for future reference. Summary Comment The inspector has reviewed the corrective and preventive actions taken and evidence submitted. The non- compliance identified under Regulation 16 has been addressed
11 June 2025
Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre, Ballinahown · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- Three accident and incident records reviewed were not signed by the children’s parents or guardians
Provider's corrective action:
- These accident report forms have since been signed by parents. Service provider or person in charge will ensure all future accident report forms will be signed by parents/guardians