Inspection regime for preschools set to be improved

An improved inspection regime for preschools will accompany new regulations to be published soon, the Children’s Minister, James Reilly, has said.

The Child and Family Agency, Tusla, now manages the early years inspectorate, with inspectors working to common standards.

“The inspection tools and the report format have been reviewed and new inspection arrangements will accompany the new regulations, which are due to be published shortly,” Dr Reilly said.