# Little Learners Creche, Dublin 15 — inspection reports and findings > Little Learners Creche (Dublin 15, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 2 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Little Learners Creche Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 15, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015FL173** · 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 15 January 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. A part of the surface area of the hand-washing basin unit in the sanitary area was observed to be broken. This posed a risk of injury. Infection Control: 2. The soap dispenser holder and hand-washing basin unit were observed to be worn with the paint faded and wood exposed. This posed a risk of cross infection. 3. The handwashing water in two of the three hand washing basins in the children’s sanitary accommodation was not warm to support effective hand washing. It is acknowledged the deputy person in charge, and the building manager took immediate action by calling out a plumber. In addition, children were guided to use the one working hand basin in the sanitary area and to another hand basin in the care room which had warm water. 4. The nappy changing mat used for nappy changing was observed to be torn with foam exposed. This posed a risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. All damaged and broken casing surrounding the wash hand basins has been fully removed and replaced with new casing. The new casing has been properly sealed and painted to ensure durability, hygiene, and ease of cleaning. This item will be formally incorporated into our future premises risk assessments and routine maintenance inspections. Regular visual checks will be scheduled to ensure any wear or damage is identified and addressed promptly before deterioration occurs. Infection Control: 2. The defective soap dispenser shelf that exposed wooden backing has been removed and replaced with a new shelf for the dispenser and is now suitable for washroom use. All bathroom fixtures and fittings will now be included in the bathroom risk assessment and maintenance checklist to ensure materials remain sealed, hygienic, and fit for purpose. Routine inspections will be conducted to prevent recurrence. 3. A calibrated temperature probe has been purchased to allow accurate monitoring of water temperature at both handwashing sinks. Regular temperature checks will now be carried out and recorded. If water temperature falls below the required standard, alternative compliant sinks will be used immediately for handwashing until the issue can be resolved. In addition, Management are currently reviewing the hot water supply system serving this area. Qualified plumbers will be consulted to assess the existing system and provide recommendations and quotations for improvements to ensure a consistent and compliant hot water supply. Ongoing monitoring and documentation of water temperatures will form part of routine of the service hygiene compliance. 4. The damaged nappy changing mat was removed from use immediately upon identification of the tear. It has now been replaced with a new, fully intact mat that is suitable for hygienic use and can be effectively cleaned and sanitised. Management will ensure that a spare nappy changing mat is always kept on the premises to allow for immediate replacement should any damage occur in the future. Nappy mats will be included in routine room and equipment checks to identify wear and tear at an early stage. Any mat showing signs of damage will be removed and replaced straight away to maintain hygiene standards and compliance Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 15, 19, 26. #### Inspection of 3 October 2023 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Trailing flexes such as from a dehumidifier and radio were noted in both the preschool and toddler room. It is acknowledged that the children were observed to be supervised at all times during the inspection, however, trailing flexes presented a choking hazard risk to children. 2. There was a knob of a kitchen door loose on a toy kitchen in the preschool room. This loose knob was attached by a nail and presented a risk of injury to children. Infection Control: 3. On the day of the inspection, it was observed that the handwashing water was not warm in the sanitary accommodation in the service to support effective hand hygiene. It is acknowledged that the temperature on the thermostatically controlled hand wash basins had been reduced the day previous as the children had mentioned the water was too warm. However, not having warm water makes it harder for children to wash their hands properly and increases the risk of cross infection. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. The registered provider has confirmed that all trailing flexes are now secured, and no longer pose a choking hazard risk to children. For the preventive action the registered provider has Implemented a new daily risk assessment document. In addition, a staff member has been nominated as the Health and Safety Officer and will carry out daily risk assessments which include checking for trailing flexes and will report any health and safety issues to management. 2. The registered provider has confirmed that the knob on the kitchen door has now been replaced and no longer poses a risk of injury to children. The Health and Safety Officer will carry out daily risk assessments on all toys and equipment and will report any health and safety issues to management. Infection Control: 3. The registered provider has confirmed that the hand wash basin thermostat has now been checked and the temperature increased to provide warm water for handwashing and no longer poses a risk of cross infection. The Health and Safety Officer will carry out daily checks of water temperatures in the sanitary accommodation as part of the new risk assessment checklist and will report any health and safety issues to management Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 25, 28. ### Other services in Dublin - [Little Learners](/creche/little-learners-dublin-9.md) Dublin 9 - [Little Learners Dublin Adult Learning Centre](/creche/little-learners-dublin-adult-learning-centre-dublin-1.md) Dublin 1 - [Little Milestones Montessori School](/creche/little-milestones-montessori-school-malahide.md) Malahide - [Little Penguins Firhouse T/A Firhouse Childcare](/creche/little-penguins-firhouse-t-a-firhouse-childcare-dublin-24.md) Dublin 24 - [Little Rascals / Clever Cloggs](/creche/little-rascals-clever-cloggs-dublin-9.md) Dublin 9 - [Little Treasures Community Creche](/creche/little-treasures-community-creche-dublin-1.md) Dublin 1 - [MGW Childcare Ltd. 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