# Little Ducks Creche, Clarecastle — inspection reports and findings > Little Ducks Creche (Clarecastle, Co. Clare): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Little Ducks Creche Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Clarecastle, Clare · Tusla ID **TU2015CE080** · 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 11 November 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: 1. Wipeable mattresses were not available in three standard sized cots. This posed a potential risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Infection Control 1. New mattresses and waterproof covers have been purchased and placed in the cots. The covers will be replaced as guided by the manufacturers ##### Regulation 26 — Fire safety measures - Up-to-date records were not available for the maintenance service of the smoke alarm system. The last service of the smoke alarm system took place in 2021 - Corrective and Preventive Action A quotation has been received and activated from the fire company, to install and maintain an upgraded smoke alarm system. The fire company are hopeful the job will be completed in December 2024/ January 2025. Work will need to be carried out at a time when children are not on the premises. The fire company will carry out regular maintenance checks as part of their contract. The inspectorate will be notified once the work is completed ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - (e) Adequate and suitable sanitary facilities were not available for the children: 1. The nappy changing area was positioned adjacent to two toilet bowls and prevented the sanitary door from opening fully. 2. The sanitary facility for the children did not promote dignity and privacy, the wooden barrier dividing the toilets was too low and each cubicle did not have a door to create an individual cubicle. Toileting and nappy changing could not take place at the same time. This non-compliance was found on last inspection 07 July 2022 - 1. As an interim measure the nappy changing facility is in the middle room. A new nappy changing area will be in place in 2025. A kitchen Helper has been purchased so all children can reach the sink to wash their hands after nappy changes 2. A larger barrier has been put in place between the existing toilets, only one child is permitted in the toilets at a time and the children are encouraged to use the toilet nearer the window to promote dignity and privacy. Quotations have been put in place to install two new toilets with direct access to the preschool room. The service is aiming to get new toilets installed by the end of Jan 2025 There are actions being taken to install new toilets in an existing shed, once this is completed the changing table will be returned to its original place Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 25, 28. ### Other services in Clare - [Little Einsteins Montessori Preschool](/creche/little-einsteins-montessori-preschool-ogonnelloe.md) Ogonnelloe - [Little Harvard's Montessori](/creche/little-harvard-s-montessori-quilty.md) Quilty - [Little Scholars Pre-school](/creche/little-scholars-pre-school-ennis.md) Ennis - [Mother Goose Creche](/creche/mother-goose-creche-killaloe-2.md) Killaloe - [Pack of Rogues Community Playschool](/creche/pack-of-rogues-community-playschool-ennis.md) Ennis - [Teach Abhaile](/creche/teach-abhaile-ennis.md) Ennis - [Giggles Montessori Pre-School](/creche/giggles-montessori-pre-school-kilkee.md) Kilkee - [Bons Bunnies Creche](/creche/bons-bunnies-creche-ennis.md) Ennis - [Mary K's Childcare Pre- School and Montessori](/creche/mary-k-s-childcare-pre-school-and-montessori-ennis.md) Ennis - [Nicole's Kidz Klub](/creche/nicole-s-kidz-klub-newmarket-on-fergus.md) Newmarket On Fergus [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-ducks-creche-clarecastle/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11