Regulation ? in Cork
Regulation not named in the report text: 21 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.
26 May 2026
The Old School House, Knockraha Village · Regulation not named in the report text
- It was identified on inspection, that the service was operating outside of their registration status. The person in charge on day of inspection was different to the person in charge identified on the register. The registered provider was required to notify the Early Years Inspectorate of any proposed change in details prior to the change occurring
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted a change in circumstance form and notified the Early Years Inspectorate of the change of person in charge. The registered provider will notify the inspectorate of any proposed changes in future
21 April 2026
Playland Creche, Cork · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) The registered provider had not notified the agency of the change to the designated person in charge in the service. On discussion with the person in charge on the day of inspection, the inspector was informed that they commenced this role in February 2026. A referral was submitted to SOORS
Provider's corrective action:
- The following response was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action An application has been submitted to TUSLA for the change in circumstances to be complete. The service will ensure that a change in circumstances when required is completed in the future
13 April 2026
Fermoy Community Preschool and Afterschool CLG, Fermoy · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) The registered provider had not notified the agency of the change to the designated person in charge in the service. On discussion with the person in charge on the day of inspection, the named designated person in charge had left the service at an unknown date in 2025. A referral was submitted to SOORS
Provider's corrective action:
- The following response was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action: The change to the person in charge was submitted and approved and the team are aware of protocols to make changes in the future if needed
24 March 2026
Sandy Walk, Midleton · Regulation not named in the report text
- It was identified on inspection, that the service was operating outside of their registration status. • The person in charge was working as the person in charge in a sister service. The person in charge can only be registered with one service at a time. • The registered provider had changed to a different person. The registered provider was required to notify the Early Years Inspectorate of any proposed change in details prior to the change occurring
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted a change of circumstances form to the Early Years Inspectorate to update the person in charge and registered provider. The registered provider will notify the Inspectorate of any changes going forward
10 December 2025
Curious Minds Glantane FDC, Mallow · Regulation not named in the report text
- It was identified on inspection, that the service was operating outside of their registration status. The service was registered with an alternative person in charge identified. Through discussion with staff on day of inspection, it was identified that a new person in charge was working in the service. The registered provider was required to notify the Early Years Inspectorate of any proposed change in details in relation to the preschool registration
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted a change in circumstances application to the Early Years Inspectorate following the inspection. The registered provider will ensure that any changes to the registration details of the service will be updated when required
13 November 2025
Churchtown Montessori School, Cloyne · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) The part time hours in operation at the setting were at variance with the service’s registered opening hours. The registered hours of operation were from 9.00am to 1.15pm, however the service was found to be accommodating children between the hours of 9.00am and 2.00pm. This was confirmed during discussion with the person in charge and subsequent review of the children’s attendance records. The registered provider had not notified the Agency regarding this change. Inspection findings are documented in the inspection report which is first issued in draft format to the service with an opportunity to respond to any findings. Where statutory requirements are identified as not being met, the registered provider must demonstrate how they have rectified the non-compliance and will prevent any non - compliance from re occurring. The Corrective Action and Preventive Action plan (CAPA) will be used to inform decisions about compliance with regulatory requirements. Where the registered provider fails to meet the statutory requirements an escalation process may be commenced. The inspectorate reserves the right to edit responses received for reasons including clarity, completeness and compliance with administrative and legal processes. The contents of the report are compiled by the inspectorate body. Acknowledgments The inspector wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of the person in charge, deputy, staff and children who were present on the day of the inspection
23 October 2025
An Naíonra Charraig Uí Leighin Teo, Carrigaline · Regulation not named in the report text
- On the day of inspection, it was identified that the service was operating at different hours than registered. The service is registered to operate from 08:30-11:30; 08:45-11:45 and from 12:45-15:45; 13:00-16:00, however, the service is operating from 8.30am to 11.30am, and from 12:30-15:30pm. It is acknowledged that the service submitted a change of circumstance application on 24 October 2025
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in their response: Corrective Action The service submitted a change of circumstance application to the relevant department to change the times of operation. Preventive Action The service will be more aware of the time constraints in the future
21 October 2025
The Shalom Montessori Pre-School, Cork · Regulation not named in the report text
- On the day of inspection, it was identified that the service was operating at different hours to what they are registered to operate. The service was registered to operate from 9.00am to 12.00pm and 12.15pm to 3.15pm, however, the service was found to be operating from 8.30am to 1.30pm. The inspector explained that a change in circumstance must be applied for, to the Early Years Inspectorate to address the change in service hours
Provider's corrective action:
- The manager of the service applied for a change in circumstances following the inspection. The service will ensure to keep the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate up to date with all changes
15 October 2025
Montessori Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh, Cork · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) On discussion with the registered provider and reviewing the attendance records the following change had not been notified to the agency 60 days before the change took place: • The service was operating from 8.30am to 11.30am and from 11.35am to 2.35pm each day. The service was registered to operate from 8.40am to 11.40am and from 11.55am to 2.55pm. It is acknowledged that the registered provider submitted an application to the change of circumstance department on 17 October 2025 to correct the times on the register and this was approved on 20 October 2025
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated in their response: Inspection findings are documented in the inspection report which is first issued in draft format to the service with an opportunity to respond to any findings. Where statutory requirements are identified as not being met, the registered provider must demonstrate how they have rectified the non-compliance and will prevent any non - compliance from re occurring. The Corrective Action and Preventive Action plan (CAPA) will be used to inform decisions about compliance with regulatory requirements. Where the registered provider fails to meet the statutory requirements an escalation process may be commenced. The inspectorate reserves the right to edit responses received for reasons including clarity, completeness and compliance with administrative and legal processes. The contents of the report are compiled by the inspectorate body. Acknowledgments The inspector wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of the registered provider, staff and children who were present on the day of the inspection
9 October 2025
Naionra Naomh Sheosamh, Cork · Regulation not named in the report text
- It was identified on inspection, that the service was operating outside of their registration status. The service was registered to cater for 11 children, however on inspection, it was observed that 12 children were attending the morning session. The inspector reviewed the service’s statement of purpose and function, which stated the service accommodates 11 children at any one time. However, the service was at variance from what was stated in the policy
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider applied for a change in circumstance promptly following the inspection
7 October 2025
Little Buddies Pre-School, Whitescross · Regulation not named in the report text
- On the day of inspection, it was identified that the service was operating at different hours than registered. The service is registered to operate from 9.00am to 12.00pm and 12.30pm to 3.30pm, however, the service is operating from 9.00am to 12.00pm and 9.30am to 12.30pm. The inspector explained that a Change in Circumstance must be applied for to the Early Years Inspectorate to address the change in session hours
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider promptly applied for a change of circumstance and was approved. Inspection findings are documented in the inspection report which is first issued in draft format to the service with an opportunity to respond to any findings. Where statutory requirements are identified as not being met, the registered provider must demonstrate how they have rectified the non-compliance and will prevent any non - compliance from re occurring. The Corrective Action and Preventive Action plan (CAPA) will be used to inform decisions about compliance with regulatory requirements. Where the registered provider fails to meet the statutory requirements an escalation process may be commenced. The inspectorate reserves the right to edit responses received for reasons including clarity, completeness and compliance with administrative and legal processes. The contents of the report are compiled by the inspectorate body. Acknowledgments The inspector wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of the registered provider, deputy person in charge, staff and children who were present on the day of the inspection
29 September 2025
The Lighthouse Centre, Ballincollig · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) On discussion with the registered providers and reviewing the attendance records the following change had not been notified to the agency 60 days before the change took place: • The service was operating from 8am to 12pm and from 12:30pm to 4:30pm each day. The service was registered to operate from 8:30am to 12:30pm and from 12:45pm to 4:45pm. It is acknowledged that the registered provider submitted an application to the change of circumstance department on the day of inspection
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action The registered providers stated in their response that a change of circumstance application was submitted and approved. Preventive Action One of the registered providers has taken responsibility for reporting any changes to the service
25 September 2025
Jack and Jill Childcare Centre Ltd, Midleton · Regulation not named in the report text
- On the day of inspection, it was identified that the service was operating at different hours as registered. The service is registered to operate from 9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm to 4.00pm, however, the service is operating The inspection focused on an examination of compliance under regulations 9, 11, 15, 19, 20, 23 and 28; however, on inspection additional non-compliance which posed a risk was identified under Regulation 29. These findings are outlined within the relevant regulations within this report. Inspection findings are documented in the inspection report which is first issued in draft format to the service with an opportunity to respond to any findings. Where statutory requirements are identified as not being met, the registered provider must demonstrate how they have rectified the non-compliance and will prevent any non - compliance from re occurring. The Corrective Action and Preventive Action plan (CAPA) will be used to inform decisions about compliance with regulatory requirements. Where the registered provider fails to meet the statutory requirements an escalation process may be commenced. The inspectorate reserves the right to edit responses received for reasons including clarity, completeness and compliance with administrative and legal processes. The contents of the report are compiled by the inspectorate body. Acknowledgments The inspector wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of the person in charge, deputy person in charge, early years educators and children who were present on the day of the inspection
20 May 2025
Goleen Community Playgroup CLG, Goleen · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1). (3) The registered provider had not informed the Agency in writing that the service was operating outside of the current registration status. On inspection, it was found: • The person in charge on day of inspection was a different person to the named person in charge on the service registration details
Provider's corrective action:
- In the corrective and preventative response (CAPA) received from the registered provider/person in charge the following was stated: (1)(3) The registered provide/person in charge completed the required record and forward to the registration office stating that the registered provider is also the named person in charge of the service
3 March 2025
Carleton Wharf Preschool, Cork · Regulation not named in the report text
- Review of the children’s attendance records demonstrated that the service had been facilitating full day care hours, which it is not authorised to accommodate. As a registered part time service, Carleton Wharf Preschool can facilitate early years children to attend for up to five hours daily. • From a sample review of 4 weeks attendance records, between 20th and 31st January 2025 and 10th and 21st February 2025, there were 8 dates on which at least 1 child had remained at the setting for longer than 5 hours. The records indicated that five children in total had attended full day care hours, over the four week period. • It was also noted that the ECCE sessional hours in operation were at variance with the registered sessional hours, which were 8.20am to 11.20am and from 11.30am to 2.30pm. The sessional hours were found to be operating from 8.30am to 11.30am and from 11.30am to 2.30pm. The registered provider had not notified the Agency regarding these changes and was therefore operating outside of the service’s registration status. The issue of operating an unauthorised service type was found at the previous two inspections on 5 September 2023 and on 25 May 2021. Following the inspection on 5 September 2023, the issue was escalated to the Registration Office in relation to the breach of Regulation 8. On 4 October 2023, the registered provider submitted written confirmation that the service had reverted to providing part time care. However, this was not found to be the case
Provider's corrective action:
- The written reply from the registered provider stated that staff had omitted to sign out children after their ECCE session on the digital application. It also outlined that a proposed change in circumstances form was resubmitted to the CIC team, with the correct part time hours stated. The service has decided to reintroduce the manual write up of attendance records
27 January 2025
The Farmyard Kindergarten, Cork · Regulation not named in the report text
- 1. The registered provider had not notified the Agency of the change made to the person in charge of the service
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statement was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action An application for change in circumstances was sent to the Agency and approved. The Agency will be notified of any further change in circumstances in the future
15 November 2024
Kangakare Childcare Ltd, Cork · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) The registered provider had not notified the Agency in relation to the change of the named person in charge of the service. The inspector was advised that this change had been in operation since the beginning of the school year
Provider's corrective action:
- The written reply outlined that a Change in Circumstance application was submitted on the 21 November 2024. Going forward, if the person in charge of the service changes, the service will adhere to the regulation immediately
21 October 2024
O.A.K. (Outdoor Active Kids), Midleton · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) The registered provider had not notified the Agency in relation to the change in the service’s opening hours. The person in charge advised that the setting was open to accommodate children from 8.30am. This was confirmed through review of the child attendance records. However, the current registered opening hours for the service are from 9.00am to 12.00pm and from 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Provider's corrective action:
- The written reply from the registered provider and service manager outlined that a Change in Circumstance application was since submitted to the Registration Office and has been approved. Going forward, the registered provider will ensure that all information held by the Agency in relation to the service, is accurate each year
16 September 2024
Lyre Community Pre-School Playgroup CLG, Banteer · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) Through conversation with staff, at the introductory meeting, it was found that the service had not informed the agency of a change in circumstances regarding the timing of the sessional service from the current registered time of 9.15 am until 12.15 pm to 9.30 pm to 12.30 pm. Not ensuring this change had been updated on the national register does not allow for the accurate service operations details to be retained and published by Tusla on the National register
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statement was received from the manager; (1) The Change in Circumstances was submitted to the registration department
22 May 2024
Clever Kids Pre-School, Mallow · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) During a conversation with the registered provider at the opening meeting the service was found to be operating outside its registration status. The service is currently registered to operate from 9.00 am until 2.00 pm and was found to be operating from 8.00 am until 1.00 pm. Not ensuring this change had been updated on the national register does not allow for accurate service operation details to be retained and published by Tusla on the National Register. This inspection was unannounced and focused on the area of governance/ health, welfare and development of child and safety. The inspection may also focus on other areas as required. Inspection findings are documented in the inspection report which is first issued in draft format to the service with an opportunity to respond to any findings. Where statutory requirements are identified as not being met, the registered provider must demonstrate how they have rectified the non-compliance and will prevent any non - compliance from re occurring. The Corrective Action and Preventive Action plan (CAPA) will be used to inform decisions about compliance with regulatory requirements. Where the registered provider fails to meet the statutory requirements an escalation process may be commenced. The inspectorate reserves the right to edit responses received for reasons including clarity, completeness and compliance with administrative and legal processes. The contents of the report are compiled by the inspectorate body. Acknowledgments The inspector wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of the registered provider, deputy, staff and children who were present on the day of the inspection
15 May 2024
Giggles Childcare Services, Passage West · Regulation not named in the report text
- (1) On the day of inspection, the service was found to be operating outside its registered hours of 8am to 6pm. The staff roster, children’s attendance records and discussion with staff evidenced that the service operated from 7.30am. The records showed that three children and 1 staff arrived at 7.30am on the day of inspection. This change in the hours of operation was not notified to the registration office of Tusla. The inspection focused on an examination of compliance under regulations 9, 11, 19, 20 ,23, 25 and 29; however, on inspection additional non-compliance which posed a risk was identified under Regulation 8 These findings are outlined within the relevant regulation within this report. Inspection findings are documented in the inspection report which is first issued in draft format to the service with an opportunity to respond to any findings. Where statutory requirements are identified as not being met, the registered provider must demonstrate how they have rectified the non-compliance and will prevent any non - compliance from re occurring. The Corrective Action and Preventive Action plan (CAPA) will be used to inform decisions about compliance with regulatory requirements. Where the registered provider fails to meet the statutory requirements an escalation process may be commenced. The inspectorate reserves the right to edit responses received for reasons including clarity, completeness and compliance with administrative and legal processes. The contents of the report are compiled by the inspectorate body. Acknowledgments The inspectors wish to acknowledge the cooperation of the registered provider, deputy persons in charge, staff and children who were present on the day of the inspection