# Regulation 31 (Notification of Incident) — non-compliances in Kerry

> What inspectors found under Regulation 31 (Notification of Incident) at 3 early years services in Kerry, with providers' responses.

## Regulation 31 in Kerry

Notification of Incident: **3** 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).

23 April 2026

##### [Cahereen Heights Childcare](/creche/cahereen-heights-childcare-castleisland.md), Castleisland · Regulation 31 — Notification of incidents

- (e) The registered provider failed to ensure that two incidents were notified in writing to the Inspectorate within three working days of becoming aware of these occurring in the service

- (e ) Following the inspection, the two incidents referenced were reviewed and notifications were submitted to the inspectorate. Management reviewed the notification procedures to ensure understanding of the regulating requirement that incidents involving a child going missing while attending the service must be notified to Tusla within three working days. The relevant policy was updated to accurately reflect this requirement. Management will monitor incidents weekly to ensure all reporting obligations are met promptly

17 February 2026

##### [Creative Kids Pre-School & Childcare](/creche/creative-kids-pre-school-childcare-killarney.md), Killarney · Regulation 31 — Notification of incidents

- (d) On review of an accident and incident report form that was completed in November 2025, it was observed that a child had sustained an injury in the service and required medical treatment from a registered medical practitioner. The registered provider did not notify the agency of this incident in writing within three working days

- The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective Action A staff meeting was held to discuss the non-compliance. All staff are now aware of the procedure to follow in the event of any future accidents that require medical attention. Tusla will be informed within the required 3 day timeframe. Preventive Action A risk assessment has been carried out on the classroom to prevent future accidents

1 April 2025

##### [Early years service TU2015KY113](/creche/tu2015ky113.md), Tralee · Regulation 31 — Notification of incidents

- The registered provider did not notify the Agency in writing of (d) an injury to a child which required medical treatment in a hospital. A registered provider must notify the Agency in writing within 3 working days of any such incident

- The registered provider has committed to ensuring that any accident or incident requiring medical attention will be reported to Tusla within the required 24-hour period

### Regulation 31 in other counties

- [Dublin](/regulation/31/dublin.md)
- [Kildare](/regulation/31/kildare.md)
- [Sligo](/regulation/31/sligo.md)
- [Wicklow](/regulation/31/wicklow.md)

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Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/regulation/31/kerry/
Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11