Regulation 9 in Limerick
Management and Recruitment: 14 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.
23 June 2026
TLC Childcare, Newcastle West · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (3) The vetting procedures inclusive of staff to have Garda and Police vetting and validated references completed prior to staff commencing in the service were not completed for 13 staff. This was not in adherence with the services recruitment policy. This may pose a risk of staff that may not be appropriately vetted having access to children
Provider's corrective action:
- (3) The registered provider has updated their recruitment policy to ensure all staff are fully vetted prior to starting work in the service, previously they started work but did not have access to children until fully vetted. The registered provider will ensure all staff are vetted prior to commencing in the service
29 April 2026
Day Dreams Creche, Dooradoyle · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (c) Please refer to the section Statuary Notice for additional information. (d) Please refer to the section Statuary Notice for additional information. (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not carried for 2 staff members prior to being employed, assigned and allowed access / contact with preschool children attending the pre-school service
Provider's corrective action:
- (c)The registered provider submitted the Garda vetting into the inspectorate on 06/05/2026. (d) The police vetting for the 1 staff member was submitted to the inspectorate on the 17/06/26
- The service has put in place measures to ensure these mistakes will not reoccur and that all vetting procedures will be completed before staff members are employed to work in the service
20 April 2026
Nead Na Nog, Ballyneety · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) There were 2 written references submitted by staff from previous employers on file which had not been validated. (c) See Statutory Notice section in relation to Immediate Action Notice 1801 IAN served. (3) All vetting procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not completed prior to staff being appointed or allowed access to or contact with children who attended the pre-school service. Allowing staff access to children who have not been appropriately vetted may impact on the care provided to them
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(a) References have been validated, signed and dated. (3) The recruitment policy has been reviewed and updated. All staff will provide the following documents before they commence employment; application form on file, 2 references (verified by phone call, dated and signed), proof of qualifications. proof of ID and Garda Vetting completed by National Vetting Bureau
19 March 2026
Ros na Ree Kids Club, Raheen · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (d) Police vetting disclosure in respect of two staff members was not available for a state that they had lived in for a period longer than six consecutive months. (3) All of the required vetting documentation was not furnished to the registered provider prior to each staff member taking up employment at the service. This could pose a risk to the health and safety of children when appropriate vetting of staff has not taken place prior to being allowed access to children
Provider's corrective action:
- : The registered provider has stated in the Corrective and Preventive Form (CAPA) that: (d) Police vetting has been received for one staff member. The vetting procedure has commenced for the second staff member. (3) The service will ensure all foreign vetting for periods abroad are received prior to commencement of work in creche
26 February 2026
Castle Creche, Castleconnell · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- Two written and validated references were not in place for 1 staff member who commenced working in the service in August 2025. There were 6 validations from previous employers and from sources other than past employers where documentary evidence was not available to demonstrate validation. (3) All of the required vetting documentation was not furnished to the registered provider prior to each staff member taking up employment at the service. This could pose a risk to the health and safety of children when appropriate vetting of staff has not taken place prior to being allowed access to children. (4) There were 2 staff members working directly with the preschool children that did not have evidence of an appropriate childcare qualification in Early childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework or a qualification deemed by the Minister to be equivalent. One of these staff was working in the service since August 2025 and the second staff was working in the service since October 2025. Staff members working without an appropriate qualification could impact on the care provided to the children
Provider's corrective action:
- : The registered provider has stated in the Corrective and Preventive (CAPA) form that:
- The two written and verified references were submitted for the 1 staff member who had commenced working in the service in August 2025. Copies of the 6 validations on references from previous employers and from sources other than past employers are now on file in the service. (3) All the required vetting documentation for the staff has been furnished to the inspectorate and are on file in the service. The service will ensure that measures will be in place to ensure all the required documentation for newly appointed staff will be obtained and on file before being appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service. (4) One of the two staff members will have completed a childcare qualification in a number of weeks. No member of staff will be allowed to work directly with children, unless they are qualified going forward
1 October 2025
Park Childcare, Limerick · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) Police vetting was not available for 2 staff members who had resided outside of Ireland for longer than 6 consecutive months. To ensure at all times the safety and wellbeing of children, all vetting procedures must be completed prior to staff taking up employment in a service
Provider's corrective action:
- Police vetting was sourced for 2 staff members who had resided outside of Ireland for longer than 6 consecutive months
7 May 2025
Sugradh Glenroe Ballyorgan, Kilfinane · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) International police vetting was not available on the day of the inspection for a staff member who had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of longer than six consecutive months. It is acknowledged that the police vetting was forwarded to the Early Years Inspectorate on 20 May 2025
Provider's corrective action:
- International garda vetting was applied for immediately after inspection, received and submitted to the inspectorate on 20/05/25. The manager will now complete a staff checklist for all new recruits before they commence working in the preschool
31 January 2025
Nursery Times, Limerick · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(d) Police vetting was not available for 3 adults that had lived outside the jurisdiction for 6 months or more
Provider's corrective action:
- : The registered provider has said in the CAPA document that:
- Police Vetting has been received for 1 of the 3 staff members who had no police vetting on file. The other two staff members have applied for their police vetting and the service will inform the inspectorate as soon as the process is completed. This may take some time due to circumstances within their country
17 January 2025
Care Bears Creche and Montessori, Raheen · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) There was one staff member working at the service who did not have the required 2 validated references available. (4) There was 1 staff member working at the service who did not have a major award in Early childhood Care and Education
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(a) A written reference was added to the relevant staff file. The staff member subsequently left employment at the service. (4) Proof of qualifications were submitted from the relevant college for the staff member who required certification following completion of the course
19 November 2024
Early StarT Education Preschool, Limerick · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (9)(4) Two staff working directly with the children attending the service did not have awards in early childhood care and education on the national qualifications framework or did not have a qualification deemed to be equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
- The service aims to employ early years qualified staff however this is not always possible as all staff need a teaching council number and require a level 8 qualification for the dept of education. There are currently 3 staff that have a childcare level 8 qualification where there are only 6 children enrolled. The registered provider aims to employ level 8 childcare qualified staff. When an advertisement is placed for new staff, this is a requirement
19 September 2024
Rosnaree Montesorri Playschool, Limerick · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- There were no written references on file for one staff member. Two written and verified refences must be on file for each person working in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- : The registered provider has stated in the response that :
- The 2 written references have been received and were verified for the emergency person. The file has the required documentation for the named emergency person. New staff will have the required two verified references and the appropriate documentation on file
12 June 2024
Teach Mhuire Montessori, Abbeyfeale · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) Two written and validated references from the person’s past employers and in particular the most recent employer were not available for one staff member present on the day. Two written and validated references from the person’s past employers and in particular the most recent employer were not available for two students who attend the service. (c) Vetting disclosures were not received from the National Vetting Bureau of the Garda Síochána in accordance with the Act of 2012 in respect of one staff member present on the day of the inspection. An Immediate Action notice was issued to the registered provider on 08/04/2024 for this staff member who was on site in the service and who did not have the required garda vetting. (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not completed prior to staff or students being appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with children attending the pre-school service. (4) One staff member did not have a childcare qualification. It is acknowledged that this staff member is currently completing a childcare course. (7)(a) Documentary evidence was not available to demonstrate that a staff member present on the day of the inspection had received induction training on the policies, procedures and statements specific to the service. The staff member had commenced working in the service on the day of the inspection and when questioned was not familiar with any of the policies and procedures relevant to the service
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(a) Two written validated references for the staff member have been obtained and are on file. Two written validated references for the two students in the service are on file. (c) Garda vetting documentation was obtained and verified by the person in charge for the staff member for whom it was required on 10/04/2024. (3) In future all references will be obtained and validated before commencement of employment or placement and before being allowed access to or contact with children in the service and will be available for inspection in employees files. (4) No response received (7)(a) The policies and procedures manual is being updated and the new information required to complete and update the policies has been forwarded to a company to draft. When the updated policies are available staff will read and familiarise themselves with the policies, procedures and statements specific to the service. Garda vetting disclosures for staff will be obtained before commencement of employment. Policies and procedures will be updated regularly and available to all staff and parents. Staff members will be familiar with the policies and procedures relevant to the service
10 May 2024
Ballingarry Pre-School, Ballingarry · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) There was 1 adult employed at the service who did not have the required 2 written and validated references
Provider's corrective action:
- Two references were received and placed on file for the required staff member. Both were validated by the service manager
19 February 2024
Little Wonders Pre School, Clarina · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) Two staff present on the day of the inspection did not have a second reference available. References that were available were not validated by the registered provider prior to the person commencing work in the service. (d) Police vetting was not available for a staff member who had resided outside of Ireland in another jurisdiction for longer than 6 consecutive months
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(a) Two references are now available for all staff who work in the service. (d) Police vetting has been obtained for the staff member who had lived outside the jurisdiction for a period of longer than six months