# Little All Stars Montessori & Crèche, Tuam — inspection reports and findings > Little All Stars Montessori & Crèche (Tuam, Co. Galway): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Little All Stars Montessori & Crèche Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Tuam, Galway · Tusla ID **TU2015GY130** · Registered since 1 January 2026 An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md). #### Inspection of 9 April 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19. #### Inspection of 20 February 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - Basic Needs 1. During circle time in Seomra Aisling at 10.35, a staff member was observed speaking in a loud tone to the children to get them to engage in the planned activity. This authoritarian approach was ineffective as children we observed moving around and moving away from the circle to play with toys. Not following the behaviour management policy could potentially negatively impact the children in the service. 2. The table and chairs in Seomra Scott were not suitable for the children’s ages and stage of development. At 11.20 one child was observed to be reaching above shoulder level to participate in an activity. This was tiring for the child and bad for their posture. 3. Seomra Ryan was sectioned into two separate areas using a gated fence. The children were unable to open the gates. The structure restricted the free movement of children around the room limiting their ability to opt out of activities or engage in activities of individual interest to them. 4. One child in Seomra Ryan was observed to be falling asleep in a highchair at 11.55. The staff did not pick up on the cues the child wanted to sleep. When it was pointed out to staff the child was sleepy, staff said nap time was after lunch and engaged the child in an activity. Children’s individual sleep needs were not being met due to the structured rest times. 5. The play kitchens in Seomra Aisling, Seomra Oisin, Seomra Dara and Seomra Scott didn’t have any equipment or utensils for the children to use. This inhibited the children’s ability to play and learn to use such items. 6. The role play costumes in Seomra Oisin were torn and tattered presenting a risk to children if putting them on. The role play costumes in Seomra Scott were stored in a box, so they were not visible to the children. The costumes were not age appropriate as they were too big for the children in the room and presented a hazard if the children put them on - 1. Staff to use other techniques other than raised voices to captivate the children’s attention. Staff will remind each other if the noise volume in the room increases and will work smaller groups such as key worker approach more frequently. 2. A new table was purchased that was more suitable for the age group in that playroom. We will be diligent in checking the size of the furniture in the playrooms. 3. The gated fence was removed and children no longer have restricted access to play environment . 4. Staff are more aware of the children cues of tiredness and this will ensure children can sleep before they before over tired. 5. New toys and resources were purchased for all the playrooms. 6. Weekly checks will ensure that all areas are restocked with toys and dress up as required ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. There were not sufficient soft flooring materials in Seomra Ryan to assist and protect children learning to stand and walk. At 12.06 one child was observed falling after using a bench to stand up and banged their head off the hard ground when they fell. There was a risk of injury to the children at that stage of their development. 2. Children’s toys were not in good condition. Infection Control: 3. One child in Seomra Ryan was observed to have a soiled nappy when taken out of a highchair at 11.49. The child’s outer clothing was noticeably soiled. A childcare worker made a call for a relief staff member to come to the room. The child walked around the room and sat on soft furniture for ten minutes. A relief staff member arrived in Seomra Ryan at 11.58 and the child was brough to the nappy changing room at 11.59. There was a risk of skin damage and infection to the child being left in a soiled nappy and a risk of cross infection to other children by the child sitting on furniture with soiled outer clothing. 4. The children’s hands were not washed before having their lunch in Seomra Ryan. A wipe was used on their hands that was not designed to clean hands. Not washing children’s hands before meals had a potential risk of infections to the children. 5. Soft furnishings were worn in Seomra Aisling, Seomra MacDara and Seaoma Oisin. These surfaces could not be cleaned properly due to their worn state presenting a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. More soft matting and cushioned flooring materials were installed in all areas where children were learning to walk. This room will be regularly assessed to ensure that furniture and materials are safe for the children attending. 2. New materials and equipment have been purchased and toys in poor condition have been removed. A system was put in place that regular a check of toys and equipment takes place. Infection Control: 3. The management and staff work together to strengthen hygiene practice and protocols to ensure that the children’s needs are adequately met. 4. A strict handwashing protocol was implemented, the use of wipes not designed for hand washing will no longer be used. 5. New sofas were purchased to replace the worn sofas in the playrooms. A new check list was implemented to ensure compliance in this area Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11. #### Inspection of 13 March 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - 1. In the nappy changing area, there were no dividers between the 3 nappy changing units in the nappy changing area in the children’s sanitary area to ensure that each child’s dignity was respected at nappy changing - The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action There is now only one nappy changing unit in this area thus providing privacy and dignity for the child and there is a poster on display to act as a reminder to the staff therefore avoiding reoccurrence ##### Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - 1. The adults in playrooms caring for younger children namely Semora Dara and Seomra Scott rooms did not have a comfortable place to sit, hold, feed infants, to read, interact and to comfort the children in their care. 2. There was a lack of materials and equipment and toys in the following playrooms (Seomra Aisling, Seomra Ryan, Seomra Aisling,) rooms to provide a rich and varied environment for the children, for e.g. • The Kitchen units in the playrooms had limited toy accessories to play with. There were boxes of plastic food, but they were not located near the kitchen units. • Dolls houses in the playrooms had limited furniture or were void of any furniture or dolls for the children to play with. • There was an inadequate number of jigsaws and puzzles in Seomra Oisin, Seomra Ryan and Seomra Aisling for the number of children attending the service. And of the 5 puzzles inspected in Seomra Aisling, 2 puzzles had pieces missing. • Dress up clothes was sparse and not clearly visible in the playrooms. • Shelving units in Seomra Oisin were void of puzzles, books or toys. • The shop units in the playrooms were void of play accessories. • There was battery operated cause and effect toys in 2 of the playrooms (Seomra Aisling and Seomra Oisin) that were not working. • The sand box was empty in Seomra Aisling, and the tuff play table was also empty and the children were observed climbing on it and jumping into a bean bag that was located adjacent to it. 3 The children in Seomra Ashling and Seomra Oisín were not offered plates/ crockery at snack time, children were observed at snack time eating cheese, buns and a bap filled with bacon directly from the table surface - The registered provider stated the following in their reply: Corrective and Preventive Action 1. New adult chairs were purchased for the rooms caring for younger children. 2. The creche management team assisted the staff in all of the rooms redesign the playrooms and the service has applied for a mentoring and quality service to assist the staff plan and layout the playrooms . 3. The staff will continue to provide the children with suitable crockery and plates for meal times ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - The following may pose a risk to the children attending: Infection Control 1. The nappy changing procedures observed on the day were at variance to the nappy changing policy that was available for inspection. Staff were observed not following the procedures outlined, such as not wiping down the nappy mat before and after nappy changing and the washing of the adults and the child’s hands after nappy changing. Safe Sleep: 2. A staff member was observed doing a sleep check on sleeping children but was unable to accurately record the actual temperature of the room as they did not know how the temperature was recorded in the room. 3. A playroom (Seomra Ryan) was converted into a sleep room for the children attending over 2 years of age, the beds were positioned in close proximity to each other . It did not allow staff have easy access to provide for the children’s care needs. 4. One child was observed to sleep wearing a woolly hat, in a room that room that the temperature was recorded at 21.9°C., the acceptable temperature is 18 to 22°C. This posed a risk of overheating for the child. Action submitted by the Registered Provider The registered provider stated the following in their reply: - 1. 1-4. Staff have been reviewed the nappy changing policy, safe sleep policy and Induction sessions with new staff and focus will be given to ensure staff are fully aware of the policies of the creche with regards to hand washing and safe sleep Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 29. ### Other services in Galway - [Little Angels Childcare](/creche/little-angels-childcare-athenry.md) Athenry - [Little Angels Daycare](/creche/little-angels-daycare-oranmore.md) Oranmore - [Little Flower Montessori](/creche/little-flower-montessori-knocknacarra.md) Knocknacarra - [Little Munchkins Montessori](/creche/little-munchkins-montessori-tuam.md) Tuam - [Mary's Day Care Service](/creche/mary-s-day-care-service-ballinasloe.md) Ballinasloe - [Naionra Leitir Meallain](/creche/naionra-leitir-meallain-leitir-meallain.md) Leitir Meallain - [Stepping Stones Child Development Centre](/creche/stepping-stones-child-development-centre-tuam.md) Tuam - [Caltra Community Playgroup Ltd](/creche/caltra-community-playgroup-ltd-ballinasloe.md) Ballinasloe - [Tir Na Nog Carnmore](/creche/tir-na-nog-carnmore-carnmore.md) Carnmore - [Happy Tots](/creche/happy-tots-tuam.md) Tuam [Alert me when a new report is published](/help.md) · [Dated report on this service — €19](/report.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/creche/little-all-stars-montessori-creche-tuam/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11