Regulation 25 in Roscommon
First aid: 6 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.
8 October 2025
Jack and Jill Playgroup Community Playgroup, Ballinlough · Regulation 25 — First aid
- (2) The saline sachets were out of date
Provider's corrective action:
- (2) The person in charge submitted a written response to the office of the early years inspectorate to advise that the saline sachets were removed and disposed of and replaced with newly purchased saline sachets. and a monthly expiry date checklist has been included in the first aid box to ensure stock will be replaced before expiring
19 September 2025
Buttercups Community Playgroup, Tarmonbarry · Regulation 25 — First aid
- (2)(a)(b) The saline and antiseptic wipes had past their expiry date and required replacement
Provider's corrective action:
- The manager submitted a written response to state the saline and antiseptic wipes have been replaced
21 May 2025
Juniper Tree Autism Services Ltd., Athlone · Regulation 25 — First aid
- (2)(a)(b) The first aid boxes were inappropriately stocked with many items to include the large and medium wound dressings, the burns dressing, the eye pads and the triangular bandages out of date
Provider's corrective action:
- The person in charge submitted a written response to advise that the first aid boxes have been stocked with the recommended contents and a staff member has been given the job to check the first aid box regularly and ensure it is properly stocked and all contents are in date
12 March 2025
Gingerbread Preschool, Athlone · Regulation 25 — First aid
- (2) There were items in the first aid box to include plasters, medium and large wound and finger dressings and eye pads which were out of date
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)On the 18th of March and 25th of April the registered provider submitted evidence of a newly purchased first aid box and advised that the first aid box has been added into the Daily Health & Safety Checklist to check and ensure all items are in date
22 January 2025
First Steps Montessori, Athleague · Regulation 25 — First aid
- (2)(b) The medium and large wound dressings and the eye pads had past their expiry date and two triangular bandages were required
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted a written response to state that the First aid box has been refilled, and weekly checks will be carried out to ensure all items are available and in date
22 January 2024
Little Rascals Montessori Pre-School, Fuerty/Castlecoote · Regulation 25 — First aid
- (1) There was no evidence provided that an adult trained in First aid for children is available to the children at all times
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted a written response on 25th of January and 22nd of February to advise that paediatric first aid training has been completed. Confirmation of booking of FAR training was submitted to the early years inspectorate The registered provider advised on 15th of May that she has completed FAR training on 4th and 5th of March and the practical exam on 26th of April and is awaiting certification