Regulation 29 in Sligo
Premises: 10 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.
13 March 2026
Knock na Shee Pre-School, Ballymote · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (1) The inspector observed evidence of a black substance in the sanitary area which posed potential health risks to children in attendance
Provider's corrective action:
- This area has been cleaned and painted. We will ensure to keep on top of cleaning and painting and include this area on our toilet checklist
6 March 2026
Cre8ive Corner Creche Farmhill Manor, Sligo · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (e) There was evidence of a black substance on the walls of preschool 4 which required to be removed
Provider's corrective action:
- In a written response the registered provider stated:
10 February 2026
Lollipop Lane Creche, Montessori and Afterschool, Tubbercurry · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) A number of items in the care rooms were not adequately maintained as required as follows: • In the ‘Olives’ sanitary accommodation, one hot water tap was not working. • In the ‘Elms’ sanitary accommodation, one hot water tap was not working. • In the ‘willows’ sanitary accommodation the only source of ventilation the mechanical extractor fan was not working
Provider's corrective action:
- In a written response the registered provider stated: The Plumber has been out and fixed the hot water tap in the Olives and the Elms room. All taps have now got thermostatic mixing values to ensure the hot water temperature always stays at an appropriate level for the children. Willows room sanitary accommodation mechanical extractor fan has been repaired and in working order
15 January 2026
Happy Days Creche, Sligo · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) In the toddler room, a tap was missing from the sink in the sanitary accommodation
Provider's corrective action:
- Contacted landlord to replace missing tap
13 October 2025
Cre8ive Corner Creche, Sligo · Regulation 29 — Premises
- The registered provider did not demonstrate the premises are cleaned, maintained and repaired as follows: (1) Preschool Room 2 and 3 had evidence of flaking paint on the walls and woodwork of the care room and required repainting. (2) The taps in the sanitary accommodation of preschools 1, 2 and 3 were corroded with evidence of a rust like substance
Provider's corrective action:
- (1) We have touched up all flaking paint. We will do checks on each room to see if the rooms need topping up. (2) All taps have been replaced with new taps Check taps on monthly basis
24 September 2025
Little Angels, Sligo · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d)The physical condition of the building required attention. Areas identified included: • Exposed electrical wires in the preschool/toddler room. • Internal walls that required repainting
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. All the wires have been removed the room will be freshly painted Walls will be painted when needed and all wires will be removed if visible
7 May 2025
Little VIPs Playschool, Ballymote · Regulation 29 — Premises
- 29 (d) • The walls in the playroom where not maintained as evidenced by chipping paint in different areas in the preschool room. • The premises required cleaning, as evidenced by accumulations of dust and cobwebs on skirting boards and high surface areas. • There was evidence of black mould in the playroom and sanitary area which posed potential health • risks to children in attendance. • There was a hole in the ceiling of the main playroom that required maintenance
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has advised in the corrective and preventative action response that the service is closing
9 April 2025
Ballintogher Community Childcare CLG, Ballintogher · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (e) The service was not equipped with an adequate nappy changing facility. Nappy changes were completed on a mat on the bathroom floor
Provider's corrective action:
- (e) A nappy changing unit has been installed and a box with all necessary materials to change nappies is brought into the area for the changes and brought back out again when not in use The nappy changing unit will remain in the service
1 April 2025
Magic Moments, Ballisodare · Regulation 29 — Premises
- 1. The adult toilet for staff was not accessible for use. There were items of storage blocking the access and therefore was not in use on the day. It is acknowledged that the registered provider informed the inspector on the day that they would address same
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. There are plans for adding an additional toilet. In the interim the storeroom has been cleared out and is now accessible to staff. The toilet has been given a deep clean and restocked. It is now accessible and in use for staff. We have contacted an architect to draw up plans for reconstructing part of the afterschool. These plans will include a new staff toilet. The building work is due to commence in August 2025
2 May 2024
Tir na nOg, Collooney · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (c) The mechanical ventilation system in the sanitary unit located beside the Little Leaders care-room did not appear to be operational with no audible sound from the system or air movement visible near the ventilation system vents in the ceilings. There was no documentary evidence available the inspectors to support that the system was operational at the time of the inspection. (d) The outdoor area of the preschool service required maintenance in the following areas: • A wooden fence separating the outdoor play areas had flaking paint and this required to be maintained. • Picnic benches in the outdoor had areas of flaking paint. • The outdoor area had sections of unused and broken toys gathered and required to be removed. Indoors: • The cistern lid on one of the toilets in the Little Leaders sanitary unit had been replaced with a smaller lid that did not correctly fit the toilet and posed a safety risk. • The ceiling in the Little Leaders care-room had areas of heavy brown staining and required maintenance/painting. (e) 1. The water temperature in the sanitary units used by the children from the Little Learners care-rom was recorded at 46.1°C and 45.8°C which is above the required maximum level of 43°C. 2. Staff advised the inspector that a nappy mat was placed on a floor in one of the Little Learners sanitary areas to change nappies, where a waist high nappy changing unit was required to be used
Provider's corrective action:
- (c) • The mechanical ventilation system has been replaced and are in good working order. The ventilation systems will be checked and maintained regularly and replaced when needed. (d) • The wooden fence separating the outdoor play areas has been removed and replaced with an additional mud kitchen, sandbox and flower planter. The new mud kitchen, sandbox and flower planter outdoors will be maintained regularly. • The picnic benches in the outdoor area have been sanded down and repainted. The picnic benches will be maintained and painted when needed. • A section outdoors that had broken and used toys has been removed. Any broken and unused toys will be removed from the play areas. • The cistern lid in one of the toilets has been replaced with a new toilet. The toilets will be maintained and replaced when necessary. • The ceiling in the care-room has been painted. The care rooms will be painted and maintained on a regular basis. (e) 1. The water temperature in the sanitary units has been adjusted to 43°C. The water temperature in the sanitary units will be checked regularly to ensure it is the correct temperature. 1. It was discussed at a staff meeting that any child that requires a nappy change will be changed in the Wobbler care-room on a high waist changing unit A notice will be displayed in the care-room as a reminder that children must be changed in the wobbler room on a waist high changing unit