# Regulation 25 (First aid) — non-compliances in Sligo > What inspectors found under Regulation 25 (First aid) at 9 early years services in Sligo, with providers' responses. ## Regulation 25 in Sligo First aid: **9** 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](/methodology.md). 3 June 2026 ##### [Hopes And Dreams](/creche/hopes-and-dreams-sligo.md), Sligo · Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) The registered provider did not ensure that a person trained in first aid for children was, always, immediately available to the children attending the service. From 9:20 to 9:55, no staff member trained in first aid responder training was available on site until the register provider arrived at the service. It is acknowledged that a staff member did have recently expired basic first aid - A Staff member has enrolled and completed a FAR Course. An up-to-date Cert will be displayed, and the service will ensure that going forward that a person with FAR is always on site 16 April 2026 ##### [Ballymote Community Childcare](/creche/ballymote-community-childcare-ballymote.md), Ballymote · Regulation 25 — First aid - The first aid boxes available to the preschool children were insufficiently stocked with out of date equipment which could pose a risk to the preschool child - : In a written response the registered provider stated: - The first aid boxes have been restocked, and checklists are now in place 23 January 2026 ##### [Stepping Stones Childcare Ltd](/creche/stepping-stones-childcare-ltd-easkey.md), Easkey · Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) The registered provider did not ensure that a person trained in first aid for children was, at all times, immediately available to the children attending the service. It is acknowledged that there was two staff members with paediatric first aid working in the service on the day of inspection - On the day of inspection was the only occasion since 2019 where two staff members were absent simultaneously. Both staff members who were out sick on that day are certified First Aid Responders, which resulted in an unforeseen gap in immediate first aid availability. We currently have 4 additional staff members scheduled to complete First Aid Responder (FAR) training. In the interim, we are reviewing our staffing and contingency arrangements to ensure first aid cover is prioritised and that similar circumstances do not arise again 3 December 2025 ##### [Little Buddies](/creche/little-buddies-sligo.md), Sligo · Regulation 25 — First aid - An Immediate Action Notice was issued on 03/11/2025 as it was observed that there was no person present in the service between 14:00 and 18:00 was trained in First Aid Response (FAR). An adequate response was submitted by the registered provider - Staff member who possessed the FAR in date training was rostered to be on the premises for the rest of the week. Staff team then completed training that evening of the Inspection 03/11/25 and on the Thursday 06/11/2025. Attendance records to the FAR training were provided to the Inspectorate. Management will ensure scheduling issues will not take precedence over the importance of ensuring staff have completed the training in timely manner 13 November 2025 ##### [Little Leprechauns Creche & Montessori](/creche/little-leprechauns-creche-montessori-charlestown.md), Charlestown · Regulation 25 — First aid - (2) (a) (b) First aid boxes were available throughout the service, however the equipment available had expiry dates between 2022 and January 2025 - In a written response the registered provider stated: First aid boxes are now fully stocked with in date equipment 4 November 2025 ##### [Toadstool Cottage](/creche/toadstool-cottage-ballyrush.md), Ballyrush · Regulation 25 — First aid - (2) (a)(b) While first aid boxes were securely stored and clearly identifiable in each care room, a review of the contents revealed that the majority of items were past their expiration dates. Due to this the first aid supplies were insufficient and unsuitable to meet the needs of the children in the event of an incident - A stock take of all first aid supplies was undertaken ensuring that all required items set out by the Health and Safety Guidelines first aid checklist were present in each box. Any out-of-date materials were removed and replacements ordered and the boxes replenished. First aid supplies will be checked every month including supply expiry dates. A log of checks has been created and is in a visible place in the office to serve as a visual reminder. Routine checks will ensure the required level of supplies are maintained and replenished in a timely manner. This will also ensure that stock expiry dates are anticipated and replenishments ordered in good time 17 July 2025 ##### [Once Upon a Time Montessori](/creche/once-upon-a-time-montessori-ballinfull.md), Ballinfull · Regulation 25 — First aid - (b) The first aid boxes were found to be adequately stocked; however, a portion of the materials had expired and were therefore unsuitable for use - The expired materials have been replaced with new ones, and a checklist has been created to ensure regular monitoring and timely updates of all materials going forward 19 March 2025 ##### [Réalta Beaga Pre-School](/creche/realta-beaga-pre-school-coolaney.md), Coolaney · Regulation 25 — First aid - (2) (a) (b) The first aid box available in the service required updating and restocking as some of the equipment have an expiry date of 2021 - In a written response the Registered Provider stated: A new first aid box has been purchased. The first aid box will be checked and restocked regularly as required 20 November 2024 ##### [Fantasia Montessori Preschool](/creche/fantasia-montessori-preschool-sligo.md), Sligo · Regulation 25 — First aid - 1(a) On the day of inspection there was no adult trained in First Aid Responder available to the preschool children. An Immediate action notice under regulation 23 was issued in relation to this issue on the 20th of November 2024. On the 21st of November 2024 the registered provider submitted evidence of completion of paediatric first aid training and a place on an upcoming FAR training has been secured - I have completed a paediatric first aid course and booked a space on a First Aid Responder course. In future I will ensure that my FAR training has been renewed before it expires ### Regulation 25 in other counties - [Carlow](/regulation/25/carlow.md) - [Cavan](/regulation/25/cavan.md) - [Clare](/regulation/25/clare.md) - [Cork](/regulation/25/cork.md) - [Donegal](/regulation/25/donegal.md) - [Dublin](/regulation/25/dublin.md) - [Galway](/regulation/25/galway.md) - [Kerry](/regulation/25/kerry.md) - [Kildare](/regulation/25/kildare.md) - [Kilkenny](/regulation/25/kilkenny.md) - [Laois](/regulation/25/laois.md) - [Leitrim](/regulation/25/leitrim.md) - [Limerick](/regulation/25/limerick.md) - [Longford](/regulation/25/longford.md) - [Louth](/regulation/25/louth.md) - [Mayo](/regulation/25/mayo.md) - [Meath](/regulation/25/meath.md) - [Monaghan](/regulation/25/monaghan.md) - [Offaly](/regulation/25/offaly.md) - [Roscommon](/regulation/25/roscommon.md) - [Tipperary](/regulation/25/tipperary.md) - [Waterford](/regulation/25/waterford.md) - [Westmeath](/regulation/25/westmeath.md) - [Wexford](/regulation/25/wexford.md) - [Wicklow](/regulation/25/wicklow.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/regulation/25/sligo/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11