# Little Buddies Creche, Portlaw — inspection reports and findings

> Little Buddies Creche (Portlaw, Co. Waterford): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Little Buddies Creche

Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Portlaw, Waterford · Tusla ID **TU2022WD001** · Registered since 29 August 2025

An inspection records what inspectors saw **on one day**; services respond with corrective actions — [how to read this](/methodology.md).

#### Inspection of 4 December 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 15 — Record of pre-school child

- (1)(i) Of the 12 child record forms reviewed, 2 did not have written parental consent for appropriate medical treatment of the child in the event of an emergency

- The registered provider stated that the required parental consent was recorded and going forward a staff member has been assigned the responsibility to ensure all forms are signed

##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

- Infection Control: The couch in the children’s cosy area had a tear and the foam was evident. This could prevent effective cleaning and may cause a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- Infection Control: The registered provider stated that all torn couches have been removed from the children’s room and a new couch has been purchased. Staff are now aware that if a couch is torn or damaged going forward, it is to be removed immediately

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 17, 19.

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Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11