ECCE Compliance Checklist 2026: Don’t Fail Your Next Inspection
Last updated: March 2026
Pobal and Tusla compliance visits for the ECCE programme are happening right now. Here’s the exact checklist every approved provider needs for the 2025/2026 programme year.
Minimum Requirements (Must-Have)
- Minimum 8 ECCE-eligible children per session (exemptions possible via form).
- Room Leader must hold a recognised Level 6 qualification (or higher).
- All staff working directly with children must be Garda vetted and Children First trained.
- Full set of policies and procedures (settling-in, transitions, behaviour, inclusion, etc.).
- Daily attendance records, accident/incident logs, and medication administration records.
Full ECCE Compliance Checklist (2025/2026)
- Pre-registration forms completed and retained
- Qualifications verified and on file
- ECCE capitation claimed correctly via Hive — see ECCE capitation rates 2026
- 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, 38 weeks delivered
- Síolta and Aistear principles visibly implemented
- Settling-in and transition policies actively used
- Parent/guardian consent and information packs up to date
TinyOrbit sends reminders where you configure dates (staff and site-document expiries) and supports reports depending on your plan. Your service stays responsible for full programme compliance.