Regulation 16 in Wicklow
Record in Relation to Pre-School Service: 13 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.
18 June 2026
R.O.S Early Years Ltd, Arklow · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- On the day of inspection, the staff roster did not reflect basic requirements as follows. • There were no surnames of the adults working in the service. • No identification of the roles of each staff member. • No identification of how breaks and lunches were to be covered • No identification of who was trained in First Aid Response
Provider's corrective action:
- We have implemented a new roster to communicate the following, staff members full name, role in their room, the manager in charge and also to indicate who has FAR and first aid training. This will be updated daily and weekly to ensure it is clearly understood by all staff
13 May 2026
Tinahely Community Playgroup Ltd, Tinahely · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- Following a review of 18 Accident and Incident records available in the service. Three records did not have the required parental signatures and 12 did not have the date of when parental signatures were obtained
Provider's corrective action:
- We have got all unsigned accident/incident reports signed by the parents and backdated any accident/incident reports with no dates on them. We will address this issue in our next staff meeting which will take place next week and remind staff that it is important than accident/incident reports are signed and dated by parents
12 May 2026
An Naionra Gaelscoil Uí Chéagaigh, Bray · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- Two of the medication administration forms reviewed were not completed correctly
Provider's corrective action:
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11 May 2026
Blath na hOige Montessori, Blessington · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- There was no record available detailing the experience of one employee. There was no record of the name, position, qualifications and experience of one other adult who was working directly with the children on the day of inspection
- Records were not open to inspection as detailed under (1)(a) above
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(a)(3) All Certificates/References for all employees have been obtained and placed on file. All employee information/qualifications shall be on file going forward
29 January 2026
Enniskerry Montessori and Afterschool, Enniskerry · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (k) Eleven records were reviewed and while it is acknowledged that seven records had been completed as required by the regulation, the following information was missing on four of the records: • There was no evidence of a parent signature on four records, confirming that parents had not been informed of any such accident or incident. • Three records available for inspection had not been shared with parents as all triplicate pages relating to each of these incidents remained on file
Provider's corrective action:
- All four unsigned accident and incident forms have been issued and signed by parents. The registered provider confirms that all accident and incident files are now fully up to date on the premises and parents have a copy. To prevent this non-compliance from reoccurring in the future, the registered provider has confirmed that the service has now implemented the following preventative measures to ensure all accident and incident forms are discussed, signed and a copy provided to parents along with compliant recording of same filed on premises. Management have discussed the importance of the requirement with all staff. The manager has implemented a new procedure for checking the accident and incident book before daily collections to ensure that any required actions are taken as appropriate. In the future, all accident and incident forms will be discussed, signed and a copy provided on the day to relevant parents and guardians
20 November 2025
Little Bunnies Montessori, Bray · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (j) Two administration of medication records were available for review in a hardcopy book. One record had not been completed appropriately as there was no parent signature on the record. (k) A sample of five accident and incident records were available for review in a hardcopy book. While it is acknowledged that four of these records were completed appropriately, one record did not include the child’s full name, was not signed by the manager or parent and there was no evidence that this had been shared with the parent
Provider's corrective action:
- To correct this action, the registered provider has stated that all records have been completed. To prevent this from re-occurring in the future, the registered provider has stated that a staff meeting was held to remind staff of their responsibilities and the requirements of this regulation
8 October 2025
Little Bunnies Montessori, Bray · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (j) Eight files were reviewed and while it is acknowledged that three records had been completed as required by the regulation, the following information was missing on five of the records: • In four records, there was no parent signature recorded confirming that they had been informed that anti- febrile medication had been administered. • In one record, there was no information recorded in relation to the dose of medication administered
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has advised that a staff meeting was held and the outcomes of the inspection discussed. One to one support and supervision was engaged in with each member of staff to ensure they were familiar with the process
3 July 2025
Jolly Tots Creche, Bray · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- Twelve accident and incident records were reviewed. Three of these records were not signed by parents at the time the accident/incident was recorded which is a risk to the health and safety of the children
Provider's corrective action:
- Parents/guardians of the three children that the accident and incident records related, to have now signed them. In the future, it has been agreed following a team meeting that the staff rostered to work on the day of the accident and incident will ensure that these forms are signed on the day by the parent/guardian
17 June 2025
Little Harvard Child Care Ltd, Wicklow · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- It is acknowledged that an adequate number of adults were working directly with the children during the inspection. However, the written roster which was available did not accurately reflect the staff present in the service. The area manager was recorded as working in the service from 09:00 to 18:00. This area manager was not present in the service on arrival of the inspectors at 9.50. but arrived at 11.20am
Provider's corrective action:
- Local Management have been instructed to ensure that rosters accurately reflect the staffing at the time. Summary Comment The registered provider has addressed the non-compliances as identified on inspection in relation to Regulation
11 April 2025
LMNO Childcare Ltd, Bray · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- (k) Following a review of the Accident and Injury records of the service, details of a serious injury to a child in the service had not been documented correctly
Provider's corrective action:
- (k) The assistant manager was mistaken in their understanding that the manger had to be the person to sign the accident reports. They are now aware that they can also sign these reports. Accident reports will be signed by whoever is acting as PIC on any given day where a report needs to be completed
26 March 2025
The Little Farm Pre-school, Laragh · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- On the day of inspection, a curriculum vitae was not available for one adult employed in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The CV was brought in by the staff member and before a new staff member joins our service, all paperwork will be checked and must include a CV
17 June 2024
Little Acorns Playschool, Carnew · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- There were no Curriculum Vitaes available for three staff members on the day of inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- I have gotten three written c.v.’s for the people involved. I will make sure there is a c.v. in all staff files
10 June 2024
Happy Faces Community Playschool, Blessington · Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service
- Facilities for the correct recording of the administration of medicine to a child were available in the service on the day of inspection but were not being used to document a supplement a child in the service receives on a daily basis
Provider's corrective action:
- Medication form completed each day that child requires medication. We will review on a weekly basis to ensure standards are kept at all times