Regulation 9 in Carlow
Management and Recruitment: 6 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.
5 May 2026
Little Stars Childcare, Carlow · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (3) The registered provider did not take appropriate measures to ensure that all employees were suitable to work in an early years service prior to their commencement. International police vetting for two staff members was not requested from staff members
Provider's corrective action:
- All copies were shown to the inspector on the day. Going forward we will ensure all international police vetting is up to date and in staff members files
12 March 2026
Little Orchard, Leighlinbridge · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (d) International police vetting was available for eight staff members who had lived outside the state for a period over 6 months. Three of the eight documents presented were not available in English or Irish. (3) The registered provider did not take appropriate measures to ensure that all employees were suitable to work in an early years service prior to their commencement. Eighteen references available for twelve staff members were not validated prior to them commencing work in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(d) Translation of three international police vetting sought by staff concerned and now on file. Little Orchard policies have been revised to ensure that translation of international police vetting is a stated requirement within the relevant polices. (3) All current employees have two references on file that confirm that they are suitable to work with children. Little Orchard policies and procedures have been revised to ensure that all reference checks are carried out prior to employee commencing work
27 February 2026
Ballon Rathoe Community childcare Facility LTD, Ballon · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (1)(c) While information was provided on the notice board in the main entrance hall outlining who the designated person in charge was and roles in relation to child safeguarding, there was no documented outline of the following information for parents: The specific roles of the designated person in charge, the role of the quality manager, the named deputy designated person in charge and their role, the designated room leaders and keyworkers for children in each classroom or any of the ancillary staff to inform parents clearly who the staff and what their roles were. (2)(a)(b) While there were two references from previous employers or reputable sources, available for each of five new staff members and one student who had commenced in the service since the last inspection on the 18 June 2025, there was only one reference available for one staff member and no references available for two third level students on placement in the service. (2)(c) While Garda Vetting for six staff members and three students who had commenced employment and placement in the service was available on file and the service had demonstrated compliance with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice requiring services to renew Garda vetting every three years. There was no Garda Vetting in place for the individual that was identified to the inspectors as being the incoming registered provider, as detailed in regulation 8. (2)(d) While police vetting had been obtained for one new staff member who had commenced employment since last inspection, police vetting disclosure certificates had not been obtained for two other staff members who had also commenced in the service and had lived in a state other than Ireland for a period of longer than six months
Provider's corrective action:
- (1)(c) Parents are informed of staff roles and key persons during enrolment and settling-in. This has been further clarified to ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly outlined for parents. Information on staff roles is kept up to date and communicated to parents as part of normal practice, including any changes to staffing. The service is also developing a website to further support visibility of staff roles for parents. (2)(a)(b) References for staff were in place, including verbal references obtained prior to commencement. At the time of inspection, not all references had been retained on file. This has now been addressed, and all required references are on file for the relevant staff members. In relation to students on placement, engagement took place directly with college tutors as part of the placement process. Where written references were not retained on file at the time, available documentation has now been updated where applicable. References continue to be obtained as part of the recruitment process and are retained on file within the service. Ongoing attention is given to ensuring that all documentation is fully recorded and available as required. (2)(c) Following the inspection, Garda Vetting for the incoming Registered Provider has now been completed and is on file. All vetting requirements via Tusla will be in place in a timely manner. (2)(d) Since the inspection the international police vetting process has been completed and is on file. Creche managers commit to ensuring that all vetting requirements are in place at all times
17 October 2025
Borris Community Playschool Ltd, Borris · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- There was one staff member who had lived in a state other than Ireland for a period of longer than six consecutive months who did not have police vetting available on file in the service for that country
Provider's corrective action:
- Police vetting for one staff member who had lived in a state other than Ireland for a period of longer than six consecutive months has been requested by the service and will be sent to the inspector when received
10 April 2025
Dolmen Nursery and Montessori School, Carlow · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) Police vetting was required for four adults and two were available for review. Evidence of police vetting was not available for one staff member who required it. While there was a police vetting record available for another staff member, it was not evidenced that this had been considered as it had not been translated. (3) Recruitment and vetting procedures were not carried out in advance of appointment for all staff. The service did not consider the police vetting for two staff prior to their appointment. (4) It is acknowledged that seven of the adults held at least a major award in Early childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. However, evidence was not avai lable to demonstrate that one adult had the required qualification
Provider's corrective action:
- (d) One of the police vetting records has been translated and the other staff member no longer works in the service. All documents for recruitment will be in place prior to the appointment of staff going forward/ added to staff files. (3) All documents for recruitment will be in place prior to the appointment of staff going forward and added to staff files. A checklist is now in place for manager and deputy to complete before the commencement of new staff (4) The staff member is currently awaiting their certificate from QQI and this will be submitted to the Inspectorate as soon as it is received
7 December 2023
Ballinkillen Pre School, Bagenalstown · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- There were four written references on file for two staff members that were not validated. All written references are required to be validated prior to staff starting work in a service
- There was one reference which had been received over the phone. All references for staff are required to be validated prior to staff starting work in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The four written references are now validated and available on file in the service. The registered provider will ensure all staff will have written and validated references available on file in the service prior to commencing employment in the service going forward