# Little People Playgroup, Dublin 15 — inspection reports and findings > Little People Playgroup (Dublin 15, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Little People Playgroup Sessional · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 15, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015FL181** · Not Registered - Closed 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 19 April 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a)(b) Although two references were available on file there was no record of validation available for the second reference for one staff member - Corrective Action New reference was requested and verified immediately after it was received and added to the file. Preventive action All staff files will be checked prior to the commencement of each academic year to avoid further non-compliance like this ##### Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play - (1)(b) The service did not have a suitably equipped area for children to rest during the day and take a break from activities. A rest area with soft seating or matting allows for the children’s comfort and provides a space to rest or lay down - Corrective Action The library area has had some matting, a washable bean bag and some washable cushions added. The library has been positioned to section the area while still allowing for supervision. Preventive Action The area will remain like this as it has been a very positive change. The children really like to relax there ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Areas of wood were observed to be damaged on the treehouse structure in the garden. For example, the steps leading up to the tree house and sections of wood which formed the design of windows. This posed a potential risk of splinters and injury to the children. Infection Control: 2. Sand trays in the garden were not fitted with a suitable cover to prevent animals from accessing the area and were observed only partially covered with planks. This posed the potential risk of illness from contaminated sand. 3. Toilet roll was not hygienically dispensed in one of the children’s toilets and was observed sitting on top of the cistern. Toilet roll should be hygienically dispensed to prevent cross contamination. 4. There was no foot pedal bin available in the second toilet this is not in line with HPSC practice guidelines. A foot pedal bin reduces the risk of contamination. Administration of Medication: 5. Emergency medication was stored on the premises for a child who staff advised left the service last year. The services medication administration policy did not include a section on the disposal of medication. Fire Safety: 6. A gate in the garden which forms part of the evacuation route was observed locked with a padlock. Staff were not aware of where the key was stored to open the padlock. This may impede the safe evacuation of children in the event of an emergency. It is acknowledged that the registered provider was able to demonstrate where the key was stored and was rostered to be on the premises during operational hours. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Corrective action: The damaged wood has now been replaced. Preventive action: A regular examination of all equipment will be carried out and areas of damage attended to in timely manner. Infection Control: 2. Corrective action: Sand boxes are now fully covered. Preventive action: This process has been added to daily cleaning roster. 3. Toilet roll holder has been replaced. 4. Pedal bin has been purchased. Administration of Medication: 5. Corrective action: Medication was returned to parent. Preventive action: Medication policy review to include disposal of medication. Fire Safety: 6. Corrective action: All staff reminded of process of key storage. Preventive action: Update to the fire evacuation policy to include location of key storage reminder during monthly fire drills Found compliant: Regulation 11, 21, 25, 26. ### Other services in Dublin - [Little People's Academy Ltd](/creche/little-people-s-academy-ltd-dublin-1.md) Dublin 1 - [Little People's Montessori School](/creche/little-people-s-montessori-school-dublin-6w.md) Dublin 6W - [Little Rainbows](/creche/little-rainbows-dublin-13.md) Dublin 13 - [Little Rascals / Clever Cloggs](/creche/little-rascals-clever-cloggs-dublin-9.md) Dublin 9 - [Little Sprouts Preschool](/creche/little-sprouts-preschool-balscadden.md) Balscadden - [Loreto Playgroup Company Limited by Guarantee](/creche/loreto-playgroup-company-limited-by-guarantee-dublin-24.md) Dublin 24 - [Monkstown Grove Montessori School](/creche/monkstown-grove-montessori-school-monkstown.md) Monkstown - [Parkside Early Learning](/creche/parkside-early-learning-dublin-7.md) Dublin 7 - [StartBright St. Ronan’s](/creche/startbright-st-ronan-s-dublin-22.md) Dublin 22 - [Cranford Creche](/creche/cranford-creche-dublin-6.md) Dublin 6 [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-people-playgroup-dublin-15/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11