Regulation 27 in Galway
Supervision: 2 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.
7 January 2026
Naíonra Scoil Mhuire, Galway · Regulation 27 — Supervision
- On three occasions during the operation hours of the service on the 7/01/2026 the preschool children were not supervised by sight or sound. 1. On one occasion the person in charge had to leave the room at approximately 10.30 to go to the office to get the keys for the outdoor storage shed (to access toys and play equipment) during this time the children were left unsupervised. 2. On two occasions during the time the children were in the rear outdoor play area at approximately 10.40 and 10.55 two children were brought to the toilet while the remaining children were left unsupervised by sight or sound. Corrective Action & Preventive Action submitted by the Registered Provider On the 19/01/2026 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective Action and Preventive Action 1. A set of spare keys have been cut for the storage shed in the outdoor play area to the rear of the premises. The spare keys were given to the person in charge of the pre-school playroom on the 19/01/2026, now there will be no need to go to the office for keys in the future. 2. The oifigeach forbartha with CNNG had a meeting with the staff and principal of the school. An arrangement has been made with the principal of the school who will provide assistance with toileting of the preschool children if required while they are in the outdoor play area on the two days the preschool person in charge is on her own. The staff will also ensure the children attend the toilet before they go outside to play in the future. Supporting Documents Submitted 1-2. Statements from the registered provider have been accepted. Nóta Tráchta Achomair • The inspector has reviewed the actions submitted. The non-compliance identified under Regulation 27 point 1-2 has been adequately addressed
14 November 2025
Sea Garden Childcare, Leenane · Regulation 27 — Supervision
- 3. Insufficient qualified staff were available to provide adequate safe supervision to the children aged between 6 months and 4 years 6 months who were in attendance on the day of inspection during transition to sleep, nappy changing, indoor and outdoor play activities and during mealtime activities. The adult child ratios were inadequate during these times. − From approximately 10.05 to 10.15 one staff member was in the playroom with 7 children aged between 16 months and 4 years 6 months while the other staff member was in the sleep room with 2 other preschool children. − At approximately 11.15 one staff member went to the kitchen to prepare the dinner while one staff member was left supervising 9 children between the ages of 7 months and 4 years 6 months. − Between 11.30- 12.05 one staff member was supervising 7 children in the outdoor play area to the side of the premises while the other staff member was in the kitchen preparing the main hot meal of the day. − There was no relief staff available to allow the staff members to have a break throughout the day of inspection. − At approximately 12.55 one staff member was changing a child’s nappy while one staff was gone to the kitchen to prepare lunch for this child while the other children played together in the indoor playroom. − From approximately 13.50-14.20 one staff member was assisting the early years inspector with the administration part of the inspection while one staff member was outside talking to parents/guardians while the children played indoor activities together
Provider's corrective action:
- On the 23/12/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action An immediate review of the staffing rosters and supervision arrangements was carried out following the inspection. The service has 3 adults working within the crèche during the hours of operation now. Staff rosters and daily schedules have been reorganized to ensure that adult-to-child ratios are maintained at all times, including during sleep transitions, nappy changing, indoor and outdoor play and mealtimes. The manager provides operational cover and prepares meals, supporting the team by covering staff breaks and stepping into rooms when another staff member needs to leave the room to carry out nappy changing or other essential duties