Creche Inspection Reports

Regulation 9 in Mayo

Management and Recruitment: 42 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.

24 June 2026

Little Bears Preschool, Newport · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider stated the following in their reply Corrective and Preventive Action The required references were not accessible on the day of inspection but are now printed and stored in the staff file

11 June 2026

Little VIP's Pre-school, Castlebar · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • (d) A certified translated copy into English of the international police vetting is now on file for the staff member for whom it was required. The registered provider will ensure that all documentation requiring translation is received before any adult has access to or contact with the children

21 May 2026

Robeen Community Playschool, Hollymount · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service reviewed the qualification status of all staff members following the inspection. One staff member has provided evidence of qualification recognition. The second staff member has been allocated to school-age childcare duties only and is not counted towards the preschool qualification requirement while qualification recognition is being processed. An application has been submitted through the fast-track qualification recognition process and the service is currently awaiting a decision. Management will continue to monitor progress and ensure compliance with qualification requirements

14 May 2026

Barnacarroll Pre-school, Claremorris · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • Two written and validated references are now on file. A recruitment file checklist has been added to staff files to ensure all the required documents are on file for new staff members

29 April 2026

Tir Na Nog Crèche & Montessori School Limited, Belmullet · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider submitted a written response to state evidence of validation of a reference was obtained for one staff member and a second reference with evidence of validation was obtained for one staff member

21 April 2026

Naionra Montessori, Swinford · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered providers advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action The two required written validated references have been obtained and submitted by the adult. A mandatory recruitment and student placement checklist has been introduced. This checklist including two written validated references must be fully completed before any individual begins work or placement. Management will verify all references upon receipt to ensure they meet requirements. No staff member or student will be permitted to start until their vetting is fully completed. A quarterly audit of all staff files will be carried out to ensure ongoing compliance and to identify any missing or outdated documentation

16 April 2026

Ballinrobe Bright Beginnings, Ballinrobe · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • Two written and validated references are now on file for the two staff members. Going forward these procedures will be carried out prior to any staff members taking on duties within the service

31 March 2026

Ballyglass Community Childcare Service, Claremorris · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action (2) (a) The written reference for the staff member in question has been validated. A checklist has been devised which will be completed before an employee commences employment in the service and approved by the Manager. (c) Updated Garda vetting documents were obtained for the adult. The service has devised a Garda vetting schedule which clearly shows when employees must be re -vetted and will submit applications in a timely manner. A checklist will be completed before an employee commences employment in the service and approved by the Manager. (d) The staff member has applicated for an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) which may take up to 20 days to be issued. The certificate will be submitted to the Inspectorate on receipt. A question relating to international police vetting requirements will be included in all future interviews. A checklist will be completed before an employee commences employment in the service and approved by the Manager

19 March 2026

Claremount Early Learning and Childcare Centre Limited, Claremorris · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • (2)(a)(b) Written and validated references are now on file for the one staff member and student present in the service. (2) (d) Internation police vetting has been applied for. (3) Vetting procedures will be completed in full prior to any person taking on a position within the service

11 March 2026

Abbey Tots, Claremorris · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a) The staff curriculum vitae has been reviewed, and references have been obtained from the two most recent previous employers. The service has Introduced a mandatory recruitment validation form for all candidates and has planned a monthly audit of staff files. (d) All staff files were reviewed and any gaps in employment were identified and clarified directly with the staff member. Curriculum vitae were updated to reflect accurate employment and education/training timelines. The service has introduced a curriculum vitae screening checklist requiring all gaps to be explained before progressing a candidate. Recruitment staff have been trained and monthly audits scheduled in the service. (4) The staff member has received confirmation from the relevant body that the qualification does not meet the regulatory requirements. The staff member is in the process of undertaking the training required to complete the award and is not now considered in the adult:child ratio. An additional qualified staff member is now working with the children in the playroom while the staff member completes their award. The service will inform the Inspectorate when the qualification has been completed by the staff member

4 March 2026

Knockmore Rathduff Butterflies Community Playschool, Ballina · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action
  • (a) The staff member was requested to provide a second employer reference which was validated by the person in charge and placed on file. The service’s policies was updated to prevent similar future non-compliance

2 March 2026

Bangor Childrens Centre, Ballina · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in writing that:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action A second reference was obtained for the adult. In future the staff will ensure that all staff files are up to date

27 February 2026

Mulranny Community Playgroup Ltd, Mulranny · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action An application was submitted for an International Child Protection Certificate for the staff member. The certificate was obtained and is now on file. The service will ensure that if any future member of staff has lived outside the State for longer than six months, that they will obtain international police vetting. A checklist has been created for the staff folder, to ensure that all necessary documentation is received and kept on file for each member of staff in the future

23 February 2026

Carracastle Community Childcare Service, Ballaghaderreen · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action
  • (a) Two written references were sought, validated and are now on file for one adult who had previous employments. A second written and validated references were obtained and are now on file for two other adults. All new staff coming to the service will be required to provide a reference from the most recent previous employer and it must be validated before they commence in the service. All staff files have been carefully reviewed to ensure full compliance with this regulation. (c) Garda vetting has been received for the adult in place of the educational body vetting on file. This disclosure is now on file. In the future, the service will ensure that the correct Garda vetting is on file for any adults working directly with children in advance of their start date in the service (d) International police vetting has been obtained for one adult who is new to the service and had lived outside the country for longer than 6 months as an adult. This vetting is now on file. In the future, all vetting and international police vetting must be obtained in advance of any staff commencing in the service. The service has updated interview processes in relation to this

26 January 2026

Ballyheane Buttercups, Castlebar · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in writing that:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action Clarification in relation to the qualification was sought from the relevant bodies however the staff member left the service before a final outcome was received. In future, the manager will conduct a more through review of qualifications. In cases where a full qualification certificate may not be available, the manager will seek confirmation from the relevant Government department to ensure the service remains compliant with all regulatory requirements and the documentation will be kept on file for inspection

4 December 2025

Tigh na Leanai, Kiltimagh · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • (2) (a) The service advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action The registered provider and staff member were actively working on sourcing a reference from a past employer. Curriculum vitae will be thoroughly checked to make sure that the most recent references are in place before employment commences

15 October 2025

Little Acorns Pre-School, Westport · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The written and validated reference is now on file. A recruitment compliance checklist has been established and will be signed off by the manager before a staff member takes up duties within the service

14 October 2025

Killeen Childcare Ltd, Louisburgh · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • submitted by the registered provider The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action All staff will have their vetting reviewed prior to commencing work. We updated our Staffing Policy to include the requirement of overseas vetting

13 October 2025

Kilkelly Footsteps Childcare Co. CLG, Kilkelly · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action
  • All staff now have two validated references each and one of these is from their most recent employer before starting with in the service. The registered provider will ensure to validate every reference for any new staff starting in the future and will ensure that they have a reference from their most recent employer. (d) The staff member requiring international police vetting has now applied for the international police vetting. A staff member who had gaps in employment history has updated their curriculum vitae. The second staff member with gaps in their employment history has left the service. In the future the registered provider will ensure that any staff starting in the service who has worked abroad will obtain their international police vetting before commencing work in the service. The registered provider will ensure that employment histories are complete for any new staff starting in the service

22 September 2025

Ardnaree Community Playgroup Ltd., Ballina · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action The staff member obtained confirmation of successful completion of a relevant qualification and provided same to the service. A checklist has been introduced in the service to ensure that all new staff provide verified documentation including qualifications before commencing work

7 August 2025

Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre, Westport · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The following statements were received from the registered provider; (2) (a) One staff member has since left the service and 2 references and validations are now on file for the second adult. In future, all required documentation will be in place prior to commencement of employment. (d) A curriculum vitae is now on file for the staff member for whom it was required which indicated that no overseas police vetting was required. (7) (a) Supervision sessions have been arranged with staff members for the end of September 2025 when all staff have returned to work. Further sessions will be carried out every 3 months in line with the revised Staff Supervision and Support Policy. Informal and formal meetings take place regularly with staff members

31 July 2025

Mayo Acorns Childcare Limited, Castlebar · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in a written response that: (2) (a) and (b) Corrective and Preventive Action A second written reference from a past employer for one adult has been received and validated. Written references from past employers for the second adult have been received and validated

18 June 2025

The Mulberry Tree (Kilmore), Ballina · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider submitted a written response on 8th and 16th of September to state that three new staff have commenced in the service. The vetting details for the three new staff was submitted

5 June 2025

Aughagower Community Childcare Ltd., Westport · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • Two written and validated references were provided for the adult working in the service. The registered provider has incorporated extra protocols including a reference validation book to ensure all references are validated

12 May 2025

Sugradh Le Cheile Pre-school and Afterschool, Ballintubber · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

1 May 2025

Tigh na Leanai Childcare Ltd, Kiltimagh · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider advised in writing that:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action (a) & (b) There are now two references on file for the adult. The service will make sure that each staff member will have two references on file. (d) The registered provider has confirmed with the adult that international police vetting is not required and obtained an up-to-date curriculum vitae for the adult. The service will make sure that each staff member has an up-to-date curriculum vitae on file

23 April 2025

Happytots Childcare, Claremorris · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • A written validated reference was provided for one staff member. The registered provider will ensure there are two written validated references for staff members on file

20 March 2025

Stepping Stones Montessori, Newport · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action (d) The International Child Protection Certificate has been obtained for the staff member and a copy is held on their staff file. It will be noted on staff files for future recruitment that any new staff members who have lived outside Ireland for 6 months or more must hold a copy of their International Child Protection Certificate on (ICPC) on file prior to commencement of employment

13 March 2025

Meelickmore Montessori, Claremorris · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider has validated the two references available for the staff member. Validation of references will be recorded for all staff members as part of the recruitment process

4 March 2025

Sasta Early Learning Centre, Charlestown · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a) The second reference for the staff member has been received. Regular checks will be carried out on vetting documents and followed up as needed. (2)(d) The international police vetting has been applied for. Regular checks will be carried out. The person in charge will always make sure that an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) is obtained where required. (4) The staff member has received their qualification certificate now and has applied to relevant body for confirmation that it is a recognised qualification. The service will ensure that the relevant authorities are consulted with when needed before employment in future

25 February 2025

Smarties Montessori School, Westport · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • A copy of the international police vetting is now on file for the adult who had lived outside the state for a period of longer than six consecutive months

14 February 2025

Joanna's Preschool and Afterschool, Ballina · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action The service has obtained a reference from the staff member’s last employer. In future the service will make sure new employees have a reference from their last employer

6 February 2025

Foxford Childcare Group Ltd - The Growing Tree, Foxford · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action The references and validations required were obtained for both staff members. Any future employee, student or scheme personnel, will have a checklist at the beginning of their staff folder. Each document that is required must be checked, verified to be correct and be signed and dated before commencement of position

31 January 2025

Darias Daycare, Ballina · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action (2) (a) The reference has been obtained and is now kept on file. The reference will be kept on file in future. (4) The proof of qualification has been obtained and is now kept on file. The proof of qualification will be kept on file in future

13 December 2024

Naionra Dhun Chaochain, Béal An Átha · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in writing that: Corrective and Preventive Action (2)(a) Two written validated references and photographic identification for one adult have been provided. Two written validated references and photographic identification will be requested and kept on file for all staff and replacement staff

22 October 2024

Carrakennedy Community Childcare Limited, Westport · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider stated in a written response that:
  • Corrective and Preventive Action (a) The two references for the staff member have now been validated. The service will make sure that references will be validated in the future. (d) An employment history is now in place for staff member. Employment history will be sought for candidates seeking employment

15 October 2024

Stepping Stones Community Playgroup, Claremorris · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • (2)(a)(b) The service advised in a written response that: - A written validation was provided for one adult working in the service. - The reference on file was dated and signed. -Three written references were provided for the two students working in the service. (4) A level 5 award in Early Childhood Care and Education for the staff member was provided

9 September 2024

Naíonra Céimeanna Beaga, Westport · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider advised in a written response that: (2) (a) Corrective and Preventive Action A reference was provided and validated. In future the service will ensure that all the relevant information is received prior to a staff member’s start date

17 July 2024

Little Treasures Creche, Castlebar · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The service advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action
  • (a) All references have now been updated and validated by phone. Two references will always be validated by phone. (d) The updated curriculum vitae were submitted to the Inspectorate. All employees will be asked to ensure they have no gaps in information on curriculum vitae. (4) The staff member’s qualification has been verified and evidence has been forwarded to the Inspectorate. The required evidence is available on the staff member’s file

25 June 2024

Mini Mi's Pre-school, Balla · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action (a) The two references required were obtained and submitted. The registered provider is to ensure that all written references are sought before employee starts employment (d) The staff member has filled in the gaps on their curriculum vitae. The registered provider will ensure all employees have no gaps in information on their curriculum vitae

9 May 2024

Curious Minds, Castlebar · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered providers advised in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action The staff member was replaced with a member of staff whose qualification meets the requirement of the regulation. To ensure compliance with the regulation the service has adapted their personnel file form to include verification that qualifications meet the regulatory requirements. The management will be responsible for the completion of this personnel file form

23 April 2024

Guardian Angel Montessori, Ballina · Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

Provider's corrective action:
  • The registered provider stated in a written response that: Corrective and Preventive Action
  • (a) A second written validated reference from a past employer for one adult was received and validated. Two written references were received for the second adult . All new staff will have two written references which have been validated and up to date curriculum vitae on their file before their start work in the service. (d) A curriculum vitae has been obtained for one adult and the gaps in the employment history for the other adult been addressed. All new staff will have two written references which have been validated and up to date curriculum vitae on their file before their start work in the service

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