# Regulation 9 (Management and Recruitment) — non-compliances in Leitrim > What inspectors found under Regulation 9 (Management and Recruitment) at 12 early years services in Leitrim, with providers' responses. ## Regulation 9 in Leitrim Management and Recruitment: **12** 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 June 2026 ##### [First Steps Creche](/creche/first-steps-creche-kinlough.md), Kinlough · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (a) One staff member required a second written and validated reference from a past employer. (d) See Statutory notice section in relation to Improvement notice IN1523 served - All vetting procedures had not been completed prior to staff members working directly with the preschool children as outlined in regulation (2)(a)(d) above - In a written response the registered provider stated: - Second written validated reference received. All staff members will have all required vetting completed prior to having access to preschool children. (d) International police vetting submitted to the inspectorate - All vetting will be completed prior to staff members having access to preschool children 27 February 2026 ##### [Cloone/Aughavas Comm Childcare Ltd (Little Rascals)](/creche/cloone-aughavas-comm-childcare-ltd-little-rascals-cloone.md), Cloone · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a)(b) There were no references on file in respect of one adult. (2)(d) It could not be determined if police vetting was required for one adult due to the absence of an employment record. (3) The above procedures were not carried out before an adult had commenced working with the children in the service - 1. Two references were obtained, verified and submitted. In future, references will be obtained for each employee, unpaid worker and contractor before they begin to work in the service. 2. An employment record has been obtained. 3. The specified requirements and recruitment procedures shall be carried out prior to any person being appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the preschool service 27 November 2025 ##### [Drumshanbo Community Childcare Facilities CLG t/a Bo Peep Kidz](/creche/drumshanbo-community-childcare-facilities-clg-t-a-bo-peep-kidz-drumshanbo.md), Drumshanbo · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - Two of the written references in respect of one adult available from a reputable source were not validated. (2) (d) International police vetting was not available for one adult who had resided outside the state for a period of six months or more as an adult - In a written response the registered provider stated: (2) (b) References have now been validated. The recruitment policy has been updated to ensure that all references are validated prior to staff member having access to children. (2) (d) The service has made extensive efforts to access this IPV, however due the current status of the country has failed to access same. The service will continue to make efforts and forward international police vetting once received. The recruitment policy has been updated to ensure international police vetting is provided going forward 23 October 2025 ##### [Ballinamore Childcare](/creche/ballinamore-childcare-ballinamore.md), Ballinamore · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (a) (b) Six written and validated references in relation to the four new staff members were not available for review on the day of inspection. Four references on file were not validated - A review of documentation evidenced that the requirements of Regulation 9(2) had not been completed prior to 4 staff members being appointed, assigned, or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the preschool service as outlined above under point 2(a)(b) - The registered provider could not furnish the required certification of qualification for two adults who were observed to be working directly with the preschool children - In a written response the registered provider stated: (2) (a) (b) All validated references have been submitted. A staff checklist has been introduced to ensure all paperwork is in place - A staff checklist has been introduced - Evidence of qualifications for the two staff members has been provided 9 October 2025 ##### [Manorhamilton Childcare Services CLG](/creche/manorhamilton-childcare-services-clg-manorhamilton.md), Manorhamilton · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a) One reference from a past employer had no evidence of validation and a second adult had only one validated reference on file. (2)(b) One reference on file was from a source not listed on the employment record. (2)(d) Two adults had international police vetting, however no translation of these documents were available. (3) A review of documentation evidenced that the requirements of Regulation 9(2) had not been completed prior to three staff members being appointed, assigned, or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the preschool service as outlined above under point 2(a)(b). (4) There was no qualification certificate on file for two of the adults - In a written response the registered provider stated: (2) (a) References have now been validated (2) (b) An additional reference has been obtained and validated. (2) (d) International police vetting has been translated. (4) Qualifications are now on file for the two adults. A checklist has been created to ensure these documents are in place 29 August 2025 ##### [Little Acorns Creche](/creche/little-acorns-creche-carrigallen.md), Carrigallen · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (a) (b) One adult did not have a second reference on file. On a review of the employment record, the employee had previous employment - In a written response the registered provider stated: A second reference was received; in the future we will have two references on file for all adults 25 July 2025 ##### [Bright Buttons](/creche/bright-buttons-leitrim-village.md), Leitrim Village · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - The following vetting information was not available: (a) Two written validated references from the past employers of one adult. (b) A validated reference from past employer of one adult. (d) Up to date employment experience record for three adults. It is acknowledged that records were submitted after the inspection date, however the records do not contain sufficient information to demonstrate that IPV is not required - (a)(b)(d) Validated written references have been obtained and verified. Employment history records have also been reviewed and confirmed, with no requirement identified for International Police Vetting. Going forward, all references will be validated immediately upon receipt from the candidate and prior to any commencement of employment. A management meeting was held to revisit and reinforce our recruitment and reference check policies. All reference checks will be followed up in a timely manner and in accordance with policy 24 June 2025 ##### [Kinderkare Day Nurseries](/creche/kinderkare-day-nurseries-carrick-on-shannon.md), Carrick-On-Shannon · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (a) A second written, validated reference from a past employer was required for one adult who had previous employments according to the vetting information on file in the service - The service advised in writing that: - Corrective and Preventive Action The staff member has been requested to provide a reference from a former employer. Each new staff member will be requested to provide two valid references from previous employment. Staff files will be checked annually to avoid any future non-compliance in relation to the documentation required 1 May 2025 ##### [Tullaghan Community Preschool](/creche/tullaghan-community-preschool-tullaghan.md), Tullaghan · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (d) International police vetting was not on file for one staff member whose employment record indicated they had lived outside of the jurisdiction for a period greater than six months - We have placed a check list in our staff files that state what needs to be in the file including international police vetting needs to be on file. The check list will be permanently on all the staff files going forward 5 February 2025 ##### [Little Learners Ltd](/creche/little-learners-ltd-manorhamilton.md), Manorhamilton · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (a) (b) One adult did not have validated references available on the day of inspection - In a written response the Registered Provider stated: Staff Member in question has received a reference from a previous employer and it has been validated and added to their staff file Staff files will be regularly checked, and any new staff being employed will be asked to provide valid references which will be verified and kept on file 21 January 2025 ##### [Naíonra Kinderkare](/creche/naionra-kinderkare-carrick-on-shannon.md), Carrick-On-Shannon · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a) (b) One adult in the service required two validated references from the most recent past employer or in the absence of an employer a reputable source. (2) (c) Garda vetting was not available for one adult in the service. An immediate action notice was issued to the service regarding this on the 22nd of January. (2) (d) It could not be determined if international police vetting was required for one adult as no employment history was available for the adult - In a written response the registered provider stated: Corrective and Preventive Action (2) (a) (b) One reference has been obtained, second reference will be sent on when received. A file for the students will be set up before they start. (2) (c) Garda vetting has been received and submitted to the inspectorate. Garda vetting will be in place prior to working directly with preschool children. A file for the students will be set up before they start. (2) (d) A C.V has been received from the student. A file for the students will be set up before they start 8 May 2024 ##### [Kinlough Child Care Ltd](/creche/kinlough-child-care-ltd-kinlough.md), Kinlough · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2) (a) There was no second references on fie for one adult employed through a community employment scheme who had past employment. (2) (d) International police vetting was not available for one adult who had lived outside of the state for a period of six consecutive months or more - The registered provider in a written response stated: Corrective and Preventive Action (2) (a) The second reference has been obtained and is on file. The service will update the recruitment policy to ensure all necessary information is on the staff files. (2) (d) Garda vetting has been applied for and International Police vetting is in progress. We will create a new garda clearance policy to ensure this does not reoccur ### Regulation 9 in other counties - [Carlow](/regulation/9/carlow.md) - [Cavan](/regulation/9/cavan.md) - [Clare](/regulation/9/clare.md) - [Cork](/regulation/9/cork.md) - [Donegal](/regulation/9/donegal.md) - [Dublin](/regulation/9/dublin.md) - [Galway](/regulation/9/galway.md) - [Kerry](/regulation/9/kerry.md) - [Kildare](/regulation/9/kildare.md) - [Kilkenny](/regulation/9/kilkenny.md) - [Laois](/regulation/9/laois.md) - [Limerick](/regulation/9/limerick.md) - [Longford](/regulation/9/longford.md) - [Louth](/regulation/9/louth.md) - [Mayo](/regulation/9/mayo.md) - [Meath](/regulation/9/meath.md) - [Monaghan](/regulation/9/monaghan.md) - [Offaly](/regulation/9/offaly.md) - [Roscommon](/regulation/9/roscommon.md) - [Sligo](/regulation/9/sligo.md) - [Tipperary](/regulation/9/tipperary.md) - [Waterford](/regulation/9/waterford.md) - [Westmeath](/regulation/9/westmeath.md) - [Wexford](/regulation/9/wexford.md) - [Wicklow](/regulation/9/wicklow.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/regulation/9/leitrim/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11