Regulation 9 in Galway
Management and Recruitment: 43 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.
16 June 2026
Castleross Creche & Playschool, Ballinasloe · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (9)(2)(a)(b) Three written and appropriately validated references were not available in respect of two staff members working in the service. (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not carried out completely before staff members were appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service
Provider's corrective action:
- Three written and validated references are now on file for the two staff members. The registered provider will ensure that staff recruitment files are completed in full prior to any staff taking up duties in the service
8 June 2026
Tigh na nOg Community Creche, Letterfrack · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (a)(b) Two validated references from past employers or a reputable were not available on file for two adults working in the premises. (3) The correct vetting procedures specified in paragraph (2) where not carried out prior to any person being appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service. (4) One adult working in the service was unable to provide evidence that they had obtained an award in Early Childhood Care and Education at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework or equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action The required references were obtained. A letter was requested from the department recognising the staff members qualifications
5 June 2026
Coill na nÓg-Claran Community Childcare Company, Headford · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) See Statutory Notice section in relation to Improvement Notice IN 2681
21 April 2026
Fairyhouse Creche & Daycare Centre, Clarinbridge · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (4) A childcare qualification was not on file for 1 adult who was observed covering lunch breaks in the Junior Playschool care room at 11:40
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statement was received from the manager; (4) The service is actively recruiting qualified staff. Three adults currently employed by the service are actively completing a childcare qualification which will ensure that qualified staff are available to cover staff breaks
9 April 2026
Little Treasures Montessori School, Athenry · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a)(b) There were no written validated references on file for one staff member in the preschool service. (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not carried out completely before two staff members were appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service. (4) There were two staff members working directly with children who was unable to provide evidence that they had obtained an award in Early Childhood Care and Education at least to level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(a)(b) This staff member is no longer working in the service. The registered provider will ensure that references are on file for all staff members before they are appointed to a position in the service. (3) The registered provider has stated that they will ensure that the procedures specified in paragraph 2 will be carried out prior to a person taking on duties within the service. (4) The two staff members are no longer working in the service
12 March 2026
Tirellan Montessori, Galway · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(b) Two written validated references were unavailable for one person under the age of 18 years of age on a school placement. (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not completed for one person who was allowed access to the children attending the pre-school service
Provider's corrective action:
- On 13/3/2026 and the 17/4/2026 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action Written references were obtained and validated. Written references will be required in the future for all individuals working in the service including students. The registered provider will ensure all staff and students have all the information specified in paragraph (2) on file prior to allowing access to the children attending the service
26 February 2026
Wild Roots Preschool Oranmore Ltd, Oranmore · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (1)(a) The registered provider was the designated person in charge. On the 26/02/2026 there was no assigned deputy person in charge for the preschool service when the early years inspectors arrived. (b) The designated person in charge was not onsite during the morning of the inspection until approximately 10. 55. There were two adults working with the preschool children neither of whom were the deputy person in charge and had no access to the office which contained information required for the inspection. (c) There was no clear management structure in the service that identified the lines of authority and accountability in the service and the specific roles and responsibilities of each employee and unpaid worker. (4) One adult working directly with the preschool children, did not provide evidence of they had acquired one of the following: − A minimum award in Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at a Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications, in Early Childhood Care and Education or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. − An exemption from the qualification requirement and confirmation that the Minister accepts this exemption. It was acknowledged that the registered provider advised that this adult without a childcare qualification or exemption worked pre-dominantly with school aged children
- 1. Evidence was not available that staff had completed their induction training: 2. Three staff members had not signed the declaration that they had read and understood the service policies and procedures to date. It was acknowledged that the staff had a team meeting on the 4/2/2026 and all staff were advised to complete induction training as soon as possible. 3. While documentation was available for staff probation assessments at one and five months, the registered provider advised these will be carried out at one, three, six and nine months. There was no evidence that any probationary assessments ha d been carried out to date on file . In addition , the documentation had a different service name. 4. The service did not comply with their own recruitment policy, which specified the procedure to be followed by the registered provider when hiring employees and unpaid workers, (including the steps to be taken to check qualifications and vetting documentation), prior to the employee commencing
Provider's corrective action:
- The following were acknowledged at regulatory compliance meetings on the 01/05/2026 and the 08/05/2026. • There was no roster in place identifying the management structures in operation on the day of inspection, but a staff roster has been implemented since the inspection. The registered provider stated all procedures specified in paragraph (2) will be carried out prior to any person being appointed. • It was stated they will comply with their own recruitment policy going forward
23 February 2026
Socrates Learning Ltd t/a Spraoi Early Learning Centre, Tuam · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) There were two adults working in the service that had only one written and appropriately validated reference available from their most recent employer, when two validated references were required. (b) There was one adult working in the service that did not have two written validated references on file. (d) There was one adult that had a history of employment on file, however there were periods of time where it was difficult to ascertain where and for how long this person lived in another jurisdiction. (3) The correct vetting procedures specified in paragraph (2) where not carried out prior to any person being appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider responded to say: Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a)(b) Written references and validations were immediately obtained for the 3 adults mentioned in non- compliance. (d) An updated CV was provided for one adult member mentioned in non-compliance which specifies the amount of time this person lived outside of the jurisdiction. (3) Correct vetting procedures were reviewed for the staff members in question
13 February 2026
Cortoon Community Childcare, Tuam · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) International police vetting was required and not available for one adult working in the service who had lived in another state for a period longer than six months
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective and Preventive Action We will ensure that all vetting procedures are followed prior to an adult working with children. At interview stage people will be asked if they have lived outside the jurisdiction and we will also check their curriculum vitae to check to see if they have lived outside the jurisdiction for more than 6 months
20 January 2026
Little Acorns Community Playschool, Headford · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) Overseas police vetting was missing in respect of one adult for whom it was required, posing a risk to the children
Provider's corrective action:
- (d) The application has been submitted and the international police vetting will be sent on when it is received. New documentation is now in place to ensure that all required information is in place prior to any person being appointed, having access to or contact with the children
18 November 2025
Dun Beag Creche, Dunmore · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) There were 2 police vetting disclosures available for 2 staff members that had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of over 6 months. These police vetting disclosures were provided in a language other than english and were not translated through a reputable source. This may pose a risk to the children as appropriate vetting procedures were not carried out prior to the staff member commencing employment in the service. (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not carried out prior to the staff member being appointed, assigned or allowed access or contact with a child attending the service, therefore may posed a risk to the children attending the service. (4) There was 1 adult working directly with the children who was unable to provide evidence that they had acquired a qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. The copy of the person’s qualification was presented in a language other than english and was not translated through a reputable source
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective and Preventive Action (9)(2)(d), (3) & (4) The human resource manager and manager have been informed to follow up with all vetting procedures prior to any adult commencing employment
14 November 2025
Sea Garden Childcare, Leenane · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- 1. Neither the registered provider or the person in charge were on site during the inspection. There was no nominated person in charge available during the operating hours of the service on the day of inspection or the 2 days previous, from Wednesday 12/11/2025 to Friday 14/11/2025 inclusive. (d) 2. One adult had worked outside the jurisdiction for longer than 6 consecutive months or more, while over the age of 18 years. The adult had lived and worked in another country on 2 separate occasions, evidenced on their curriculum vitae. There were no police vetting certificates on record for that adult
- 3. One adult working directly with children since the end of July 2025, did not hold one of the following: − A minimum award in Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at a Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications, in Early Childhood Care and Education or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. − An exemption from the qualification requirement and confirmation that the Minister accepts this exemption. − The qualification requirement or relevant specialist training and the basis on which the capitation may be used for a person employed under the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM), detailed in an exemption letter from Pobal. (7)(a) The service did not comply with their own staff training policy, which specified that the registered provider, when hiring employees and unpaid workers will maintain verified references, qualifications and vetting documentation on file
Provider's corrective action:
- On the 23/12/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action
- A new management system has been agreed. Roles of management have been clearly identified. A person in charge and a deputy person in charge had been agreed amongst the staff members. The registered provider will review the staff roster on a weekly basis to ensure there is a clear management structure in place. (d) 2. All curricula vitae will be reviewed to ensure exact dates are included for all employment histories. Audits will be carried out regularly in the childcare service to ensure compliance with vetting and recruitment documents. The staff member has ceased employment in the childcare service since the 17/11/2025
- A recruitment and compliance checklist has been implemented to confirm qualification s and exemptio n requirements have been met prior to employment in the service. Management will carry out regular audits of all staff files to ensure ongoing compliance with qualification, training and vetting requirements. Training has been provided to management on regulatory requirements regarding staff qualifications and ratio compliance. The staff member with no qualification has ceased employment since the 17/11/2025
- The service’s staff training and recruitment policy has been reinforced to ensure all qualifications, references and vetting documentation are verified and retained on file before staff commence employment. Training has been provided to management on regulatory requirements
21 October 2025
Cairde ELC, Roscam · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) There were 2 references on file for the staff member that had recently started working in the service. However, these references were not validated by management prior to the person commencing work in the service. This may pose a risk to the children as appropriate vetting procedures were not carried out prior to the staff member commencing employment in the service. (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not carried out prior to the staff member being appointed, assigned or allowed access or contact with a child attending the service, therefore may posed a risk to the children attending the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The references have been validated and management will ensure that staff vetting is completed in full prior to commencing employment in the service
21 October 2025
Cheeky Monkeys Childcare, Tuam · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) International police vetting was not available in respect of 1 adult who lived outside the state for a period of longer than 6 consecutive months as an adult
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(d) Police vetting has been sourced and submitted to the Early Years Inspectorate; in future we will ensure that all vetting procedures are carried out prior to induction in the service
21 October 2025
Happy Feet Pre-School & Afterschool Care, Loughrea · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- 4. There was no major award in childcare on file for 1 adult working directly with the children, potentially compromising the quality of the education and care provided
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statements were received from the registered provider; 4. The staff member has enrolled on a childcare course and is currently working in school age care. In future the registered provider will ensure that new employees have the required qualifications or letter of qualification recognition before commencing employment in the service
24 September 2025
Sonas Early Learning Centre, Galway · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) There were no overseas police vetting certificates on file for 2 adults for whom it was required, posing a safety risk the children
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider responded to say: Corrective and Preventive Action One staff member finished with the company and was not rostered following the inspection. The second certificate was obtained for the remaining staff member. A new recruitment process has been put in place to prevent this happening in the future
19 September 2025
Galway Steiner Kindergarten CLG, Knocknacarra · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) Overseas police vetting could not be assessed for 1 adult as there was no translation into English by an official translation company posing a potential safety risk to the children
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statement was received from the registered provider;
- (d) Overseas police vetting, with official translation, is now available on file for the adult for whom it was required. In future all necessary documentation in regard to paragraph (2) will be in place prior any adult having contact with or access to the children
4 September 2025
Bluebells & Buttercups Creche, Oranmore · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (9)(2)(a) 1. There was only 1 written and appropriately validated reference available from their most recent employer for 1 adult working in the service when 2 were required. 2. There was 1 adult working in the service that had 2 references on file from a previous employer; however, the references were not appropriately validated. 3. Police Vetting disclosures were not available for 2 adults working in the service that had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of over 6 months. It was noted on the day that the vetting on file for 1 of these adults that was not valid as it was out of date from Feb 2023. (4) The registered provider did not provide evidence that 2 adults had acquired an award in Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at a Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Early Childhood Care and Education or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. It was acknowledged on the day of inspection, that an application to have 1 of the staff member’s qualifications recognised was submitted to the DCEDIY
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following in their reply: All references are validated and on file for all staff members. We are awaiting one police vetting to be processed by the relevant bodies and we are awaiting police vetting for one adult to be translated. A copy of the award in Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at a Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Early Childhood Care and Education was received from the staff member. The application to have one of the staff member’s qualifications recognised that was submitted to the DCEDIY has yet to be processed and returned. We will conduct monthly audits on all staff files to ensure that each file contains all relevant information
13 August 2025
Sunflowers Montessori & Creche, Ballygar · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (c) A Garda vetting disclosure was missing for 1 adult for whom it was required, posing a potential risk to the children
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statement was received from the registered provider:
- (c) Garda vetting has been obtained for the adult for whom it was missing. In future all vetting will be in place prior to commencement of employment
31 July 2025
An Chead Eitilt, Spiddal · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (d) One of 5 adults who lived and worked in a state other than this state while over the age of 18 years for longer than 6 months did not have the required police vetting available on inspection. (4) One adult working directly with the preschool children, did not show evidence of the following: − A minimum award in Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at a Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications, in Early Childhood Care and Education or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
- On 10/09/2025 the registered provider advised of the following Corrective and Preventive Action (2) (d) Police vetting has been obtained for the 1 adult who did not have the required police vetting on the day of inspection. All staff files will be reviewed thoroughly going forward and the required police vetting will be obtained for any staff who lived or worked in a state for longer than 6 months over the age of 18 years. (4) An application was sent to the DCEDIY for early years recognition for 1 adult who was working directly with the preschool children
25 July 2025
Kidzone Montessori, Tuam · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (a) & (b) Three written and validated references for 2 staff members were not on file. Six written references were on file for 4 staff members, but these were not validated. (4) One staff member working directly with the children did not have the required level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education
Provider's corrective action:
- (2) (a) & (b) Nine written and validated references are now on file for the adults working in the service. Prior to staff members starting in the service all references will be sought and validated. (4) The staff member is no longer working in the service. Staff members with the required qualifications will be recruited in the future
24 July 2025
Bright Sparks Playschool & Montessori, Tuam · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) International police vetting for 1 adult who had lived outside the jurisdiction for more than 6 months was available but not translated. Therefore, compliance could not be assessed
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider responded to say that: Corrective and Preventive Action The service will ensure that all police vetting that require translation will be carried out prior to an adult working in the service
24 July 2025
Little Stars Creche & Montessori, Barna · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(c) One of the 10 staff working in the service did not have the required Garda Síochána vetting disclosure. It was acknowledged that an application had been made to the vetting bureau, but no disclosure had been obtained on the day of inspection. An immediate action notice was issued, for one staff who was working directly with the children. (d) One of 2 adults who lived and worked outside the state for longer than 6 months while over the age of 18 did not have the required international child protection certificate/police vetting for 3 of those 4 states
Provider's corrective action:
- On the 26/08/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action 2(c) Garda vetting disclosure has been obtained for the staff member. The registered provider advised that no staff would commence employment in the future until the required garda vetting disclosure has been obtained. 2(d) The service will ensure all staff files are reviewed and police vetting will be obtained for staff who worked in other states for longer than 6 months while over the age of eighteen years of age before employment commences
21 July 2025
Little Wonders Creche & Montessori, Knocknacarra · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) Three overseas police vetting disclosures were missing in respect of 3 adults that had lived outside the jurisdiction, for longer than 6 consecutive months, while over the age of 18 years
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statement was received from the registered provider:
- (d) One of the 3 adults is no longer working in the service. Overseas police vetting is now on file for the 2 remaining adults. In future, all required documentation will be on file before the employee commences employment
11 July 2025
Wonder Kids Creche, Shantalla · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- 2(a)(b) There was a reference required for 1 adult that was not available. (d) International police vetting for 1 adult who had lived outside the jurisdiction for more than 6 months required 3 separate police vetting’s but only 1 was available for inspection and 2 remain outstanding
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective and Preventive Action 2(a), (b), (d) All vetting procedures will be carried out prior to any adult working in the service
27 June 2025
Corrandulla Community, Corrandulla · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) A police Vetting disclosure was available for the 1 adult working in the service that had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of over 6 months, however this police vetting was not translated into English by a reputable source. (4) There was1e adult that was unable to provide evidence that they had obtained a qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(d) Police vetting was sent to a reputable source to be translated into English. A copy will be forwarded to the early years inspectorate once received. (4) The staff member has applied to have her current qualifications recognised by the DCEDIY. While we are awaiting a reply the staff member will not work in the early years setting. We will ensure that all staff have adequate qualifications and vetting prior to commencement employment in the earlier setting. Summary Comment It is acknowledged that the registered provider submitted a response to the non-compliances outlined under regulation 9, however it did not address the findings of non-compliance
18 June 2025
Teddy Bears Lodge, Turloughmore · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) International police vetting disclosure was unavailable for 1 adult who had lived outside of the state as an adult for more than 6 consecutive months. In addition, a curriculum vitae was not available for a second adult, therefore international police vetting requirements could not be established
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statements were received from the registered provider;
- (d) On closer examination of dates, on the adult’s curriculum vitae and in conversation, it was established that the adult did not require international vetting as they were not out of the State for 6 consecutive months. A curriculum vitae is now on file for the second adult which indicates that no international vetting is required
13 June 2025
Westside Creche & Preschool LTD T/A Sunflower Creche & Preschool., Newcastle · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) Two adults were missing overseas vetting disclosures. T overseas police vetting disclosures were missing in respect of 1 of these adults and 1 overseas police vetting disclosure was missing in respect of the second adult. Both adults had lived in states other than Ireland for a period of longer than 6 consecutive months. (4) One adult did not have evidence of a qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education at level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualification or a qualification deemed by the minister to be equivalent. Not having suitably qualified staff may compromise the safety of the children
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider responded to say that: Corrective and Preventive Action 9(2)(d) All vetting procedures will be carried out prior to any adult working directly with children. (4) All vetting procedures will be carried out before working in the service
11 June 2025
Play Together Plus, Rahoon · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- 9(d) One adult lived and worked for longer than 6 months in 3 states, other than this state, while over the age of 18 years but did not have the required police vetting for 2 of the states. This non-compliance was noted on the previous inspection of 26/4/2023. • One adult had the required police vetting from a state they lived and worked for longer than 6 months while over the age of 18 years, but the documentation required translation into English
Provider's corrective action:
- On the 18/7/2025, 21/07/2025, 1/08/2025,28/08/2025 and 2/10/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action 9 (d) 1. An application has been made for international child protection certificate for the two states the adult worked in for longer than 6 months while over the age of 18 years. The adult has made a tracking log to follow up on the applications and a reminder system to ensure overseas police vetting is applied for well in advance in the service in the future when required. 2. The police vetting for one adult was translated and a copy maintained on file
5 June 2025
Naíonra Iognáid, Gaillimh · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- One of 2 staff members who lived and worked in 2 different states outside of Ireland while over the age of 18 years of age did not have the required police vetting for those states
Provider's corrective action:
- On 18/07/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action Police vetting for one staff member who lived and worked in 2 states outside of this state was obtained immediately following inspection. The preschool service will review all new future employees curriculum vitae more thoroughly and police vetting will be obtained if required prior to working in the preschool service
4 June 2025
Inishbofin Childcare Programme, Inishbofin · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (c) An Immediate Action Notice was issued on 4 June 2025 in respect of one adult who did not have a Garda vetting disclosure on file, posing a safety risk to the children. (d) No overseas vetting was available for one adult for whom their curriculum vitae indicated it was required
Provider's corrective action:
- (c) An adequate response to the Immediate Action Notice (IAN) was received on 5 June 2025. The adult will have no contact with the children until the Garda vetting disclosure has been received. A Garda vetting application was submitted for the adult, and we are awaiting the disclosure. (d) An overseas police vetting application was submitted on 18 June 2025. We are awaiting the disclosure. A new vetting checklist is in use to ensure that that all required vetting is in place prior to any adult being appointed, assigned or allocated access or contact with a child attending the service
23 April 2025
Caisleán Óir Glinsk Community Childcare, Glinsk · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (4)(d) International police vetting was not available for one adult working in the service who had lived in another state for a period longer than six months
Provider's corrective action:
- International police vetting was sought and was translated by a reputable certified translating company. A copy was held in the staff file. In the future, staff will not commence employment without all vetting procedures being in place
9 April 2025
Naíonra Chlúidín na mBabaí, Baile Chláir · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) Two written references from a past employer for one adult were not validated. (c) International police vetting was not available for 1 adult who lived and worked in another state for a period longer than 6 months while over the age of 18 years
Provider's corrective action:
- On the 9/06/2025 and 10/06/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a) The two written references were validated immediately. The person in charge will ensure all files are reviewed and checked before an employee or student commences work in the service. (c) An application was made for police vetting for one adult. They will ensure that all staff or student files will be checked appropriately before commencement of work in the preschool
10 March 2025
Boin De, Mionloch · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (4) The student over the age of eighteen who was working directly with the children did not have a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications, Care and Early Childhood Education or a qualification considered by the Minister to be equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
- On the 11/3/2025, 2/5/2025 and the 9/5/2025 the registered provider advised of the following. Corrective and Preventive Action The student remains working in the service under supervision and a new qualified staff member has commenced employment since March 2025
19 February 2025
Bright Minds Preschool, Salthill · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (a) (b) Four validations of references were missing in respect of two staff members for whom they were required
Provider's corrective action:
- (a) (b) Two validations of references have been received for one staff member. The second staff member’s validations are still in progress. In future all procedures shall be in place prior to any person commencing employment or allowed access to the children
13 February 2025
Footsteps Preschool Headford, Headford · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2) (d) Police vetting was not available for one adult who had lived outside the state for a continuous period of over six months
Provider's corrective action:
- The staff member made contact with the embassy of country in which they lived for a period of time, as it was 30 years ago, up to date documentation was not available. In future, we will discuss with staff all details of their C.V prior to they commencing employment
11 February 2025
Ionad Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh Teo, Indreabhan · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a)(b) One written reference and validation were missing in respect of one adult. (d) International police vetting was not available in respect of three adults who lived outside the state for a period of longer than six consecutive months as an adult
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a)(b) The employee submitted a written reference which was validated by management. (d) International police vetting has been received for two adults
7 February 2025
Muddy Puddles Preschool, Athenry · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) An international police vetting disclosure was not available for one staff member who had lived outside of Ireland as an adult for more than six consecutive months
Provider's corrective action:
- (d) International police vetting was resubmitted due to a technical error. The staff member will not work with the children until the international vetting has been received. In future, all vetting will be in place before employees commence employment or are allowed contact with the children attending the service
23 January 2025
Childrens Republic, Craughwell · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- An immediate action was issued on the 23/01/2025. (4) At 10.15 am an unqualified adult was working directly in Seomra Mor with children and had no evidence of a childcare qualification to at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at a Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. This was a non- compliance on the last inspection 12/05/2022
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in their response: The registered provider stated in her response to the immediate action notice on the 24/01/2025 that: The unqualified adult will no longer work directly with children and the adult in question has been removed from the roster. Corrective and Preventive Action The unqualified adult no longer works in the service and has been removed from the roster. The service will ensure that only qualified adults work with children in the future
14 October 2024
Pixie Garden Creche, Gort · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- There was no person in charge when the inspection team arrived at the service. The person in charge which was the manager or the deputy person in charge which was the registered provider were not on the premises. The staff members present stated they were unsure as to who was in charge in the absence of the named persons above. A staff member contacted the manager of the service and she arrived to facilitate the inspection, within 15 minutes. (c ) The service did not clearly set out the roles of authority and accountability in the service. On the day of inspection, the registered provider had not appointed an alternative person in charge in the absence of both the designated person and the deputy. On the day of inspection, the registered provider did not ensure that there was a staff file for all staff members working on the premises. Only 2 of the 8 staff files required were available. The registered provider submitted a copy of the 6 outstanding staff files via email on the 27th of June 2024. (2) (a)(b) Two written and appropriately validated references from their most recent employer or a reputable source were not available for six adults working in the service (d) While police vetting was available for 2 adults that had lived in a state outside of Ireland for more than 6 months, a certified copy from a reputable source was not provided in english. Vetting documents provided in a language other than english or Irish must be translated by a reputable source of translation. (4) Evidence of a childcare award in Early Childhood Care and Education at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework was not available for 3 of the 7 adults working directly with children
Provider's corrective action:
- 09/09/2024 The registered provider’s response did not contain any corrective or preventive actions to address the findings
27 June 2024
Amy's House, Claregalway · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (4)(d) Police Vetting disclosure was available for the 1 adult working in the service that had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of over 6 months. This disclosure was not available in english, the document must be translated into english by a reputable source
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action (4)(d) The staff member is no longer working in the service. All police vetting and other documents will be available in English and translated by a reputable source. Summary Comment The actions were reviewed, the non-compliance identified under regulation (9) (4)(d) have been adequately addressed
29 February 2024
Ballinasloe Social Services Pre-School, Ballinasloe · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- The service did not show evidence of a system that ensured that all employees, unpaid workers, and contractors were appropriately supervised and provided with appropriate information, and where necessary training, including in relation to the policies, procedures and statements of the service and the Regulations. There was no evidence of training or an appraisal system for each staff member. There was no evidence of the staff supervision policy being implemented
Provider's corrective action:
- On the 4th and 11th of April, and the 9th of May 2024, the registered provider advised of the following: Corrective and Preventive Action A staff supervision book has been implemented. Staff meetings and all topics discussed are recorded and signed. All staff training will be recorded
9 February 2024
Oakwood Creche Limited, Newcastle · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) Police Vetting disclosure was not available for 1 adult working in the service that had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of over 6 months. It is acknowledged that the registered provider provided evidence that the staff member had made an application for police clearance to the country in which they resided for a period of over 6 months
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action The staff member has sent an email to the embassy from which the staff member resided in for a period of time exceeding 6 months, enquiring as to the steps involved in obtaining a Police vetting certification. In the future, proof of Police vetting documentation will be required at interview stage and before candidate commences employment