Regulation 26 in Meath
Fire safety measures: 15 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.
17 June 2026
Tiny Tots Montessori Dunboyne, Dunboyne · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) An up-to-date record was not available of the number, type and maintenance of the fire alarm and detection system in the premises. The fire alarm and detection system was last serviced on the 27 May 2025
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action (1)(b) The fire and safety system s schedule contains details of the number , type and maintenance details of the fire alarm and detection systems in the premises. Preventive Action (1)(b) The preschool service has ceased operating permanently . Regular tests of the systems were carried out during the year and if continuing in service, the registered provider would ensure that each test was noted in the schedule in future
28 April 2026
Pixies Pre-School, Kells · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) There was no up to date record for the fire fighting equipment on the premises. The fire fighting equipment was last serviced in November 2023
Provider's corrective action:
- The fire fighting equipment has been serviced. Going forward a note of the service date will be recorded in the fire drill records and the company will be contacted prior to the service date
18 March 2026
The Little Kingdom Daycare, Navan · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) A servicing record was not maintained of the mains powered smoke alarms. This was also a non-compliance in the previous inspection on the 8th October 2024. The corrective actions submitted following that inspection failed to prevent recurrence of this non-compliance
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective & Preventive Action The registered provider has submitted the smoke alarms maintenance records for the service. The registered provider will get the smoke alarms serviced prior to their expiry date in the future. A reminder has been set up to ensure this noncompliance does not occur again
21 January 2026
Little Robyn'z Montessori, Ratoath · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- On the day of the inspection a record was not maintained for the maintenance of the smoke detection equipment. It is acknowledged this equipment was subsequently serviced following the inspection, on the 23/01/2026. A copy of the record was submitted to the inspector
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider confirmed the following, The maintenance company were called on the day to arrange a visit. A reminder has been created in the calendar to prevent the reoccurrence; the company has also added the service to their appointment schedule for next year
1 October 2025
Bridget's Montessori, Duleek · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) A maintenance record was not maintained of the smoke alarms in the service. This practice was found to be non-compliant on the previous inspection on 14th March 2023. The corrective actions submitted following that inspection failed to prevent recurrence of this non-compliance
Provider's corrective action:
- The smoke alarms were serviced on the 6th October 2025. The maintenance was submitted to the early years inspectorate. The registered provider has put a reminder on her PC for the due date of next Alarm Service check
19 September 2025
Skryne Hill Pre-School, Tara · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (b) A record of maintenance was not available for the smoke alarm system in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The smoke alarm system was serviced on 01/10/2025. The smoke alarm will be regularly serviced
11 June 2025
Maria's Montessori, Drumree · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) There was no maintenance records available for the fire fighting equipment and smoke alarm on the premises. This was found to be non-compliant at the last inspection on 14/6/2022. The
Provider's corrective action:
- (CAPA) response submitted by the registered provider after the last inspection stated that the “Firefighting equipment and mains powered smoke alarms have been serviced”. The action stated by the registered provider has not been adequate to address the non-compliance. Corrective & Preventive Action submitted by the Registered Provider Corrective and Preventive Action (1)(b) The fire fighting equipment and smoke alarm has been serviced. The registered provider will ensure that the fire fighting equipment and smoke alarm are serviced on an annual basis
29 April 2025
Kiddy Academy, Navan · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) A maintenance certificate for the fire extinguishers in the service was not available for inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- The fire extinguishers were serviced on 18/06/2025.The next service is due in June 2026 .The registered provider will ensure that an up-to-date maintenance record is available for inspection
7 April 2025
Here We Grow Preschool, Dunshaughlin · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (b)An up-to-date record was not available for the maintenance of the smoke alarms in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action (b) The centre management have had the smoke alarms serviced and tested. Preventive Action (b) The management have ensured that they will have this carried out on a quarterly basis
26 March 2025
Happy Days Playschool, Kinnegad · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) There was no record maintained for the mains powered smoke alarms on the premises
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(b) The mains powered smoke alarm has been serviced. The registered provider will ensure that the mains powered smoke alarm is serviced on an annual basis
6 March 2025
Early Buds Montessori School Age Service, Slane · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) A record of the number, type and maintenance of the firefighting equipment and smoke alarms in the premises was not available for inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective & Preventive Action Fire extinguishers and smoke alarm serviced following inspection. Annual maintenance of fire fighting equipment and smoke alarms will be carried out
3 October 2024
Margarets Montessori School, Rathmoylon · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) No maintenance record was available for the mains powered smoke alarm
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(b) The fire alarm system has been serviced. The registered provider has made arrangements with a fire company to have the system serviced on a regular basis
27 September 2024
Wonderkids Limited, Navan · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) An up-to-date service record was not available for the fire extinguishers or the smoke alarms in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- Fire services provider was contacted who had already visited the premises on Tuesday the 12th Nov 24, for initial checks. They will send the quotation which will be followed by actual inspection for fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. The invoice and the report will be shared once the inspection is completed. Will review the status regularly (on annual basis) before the expiry date and will arrange for the inspection to prevent this happen again
15 January 2024
Acorn Academy, Slane · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) There was no documentary evidence available to state that the smoke alarm system had been serviced annually, as required, since 14/02/2018
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated that a technician has been booked to commission the fire alarm system and they are awaiting a site visit. Preventative actions: An annual service agreement has been set up with a contractor
4 May 2023
Scallywags Playgroup & Afterschool Care, Navan · Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures
- (1)(b) The mains powered smoke alarm did not have an up-to-date servicing record
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(b) The mains powered smoke alarm was serviced on the 21/06/23. The registered provider will ensure that the smoke alarm system is serviced on an annual basis