# Little People's Academy Ltd, Dublin 1 — inspection reports and findings > Little People's Academy Ltd (Dublin 1, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 3 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Little People's Academy Ltd Sessional · 0 - 6 Years · Dublin 1, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY122** · 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 7 January 2026 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - 1. Children in Wobbler 1 and Wobbler 2 rooms were not provided with the opportunity to enjoy outdoor play during the inspection , which is at variance with the services Outdoor play policy and Early Years Curriculum Policy and Statement - To ensure that the Wobbler room can consistently access the garden both, in the morning and in the afternoon, a change has been implemented in the garden-time roster. The start time of the Wobbler garden session has been delayed by 30 minutes to avoid coinciding with children’s sleep times, as a number of children may still be asleep at the originally scheduled time. As a result, the Wobbler garden time has been adjusted. The sleep routine remains unchanged and continues to take place between 11:30 and 13:30. Although the service has a sleep routine in place, as per our Safe Sleep Policy, some children may choose to sleep outside of these times and therefore are supported to do so. As part of the daily routine, children wake at different times, with some waking earlier than others as late as 13:30.In the event that any child remains asleep in the Wobbler room at the time the garden session begins, the Manager or Assistant Manager (or any staff member out of ratio) will remain in the Wobbler room until the last child has awakened, ensuring appropriate supervision and check time each 10 minutes during sleep time at all times while the rest of the group accesses the garden. The outdoor play policy has been reviewed to ensure it is up to date and fully supports the revised garden schedule and will be gradually introduced to the staff, ensuring their understanding and appreciation of its importance. Written communication was issued to all families outlining the requirement to provide and maintain waterproof clothing (wellington boots, waterproof trousers and waterproof jacket) in line with Tusla and HSE guidance and the service’s Outdoor Play Policy. While many families had already provided the required items, all families were reminded to ensure consistency and fill compliance across the service. Preventative Actions taken: 1.Daily Documentation: The Wobbler, Toddler and Preschool Garden access will be recorded daily in the garden’s planning sheet to provide evidence that outdoor play is taken place consistently. 2. Roster review: The harden roster will be reviewed monthly by management to ensure it meets children’s needs and regulatory requirements. Adjustments will be made as needed. 3. Staff Briefing: All staff informed of the new garden schedule and the procedure for supervising children who are still asleep on 30 January 2026. Responsibilities will be clearly during staff handovers and team meetings. 4. Management Oversight: The management team will perform spot checks to ensure that the garden access schedule and supervision procedures are being followed consistently Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 23, 27, 32. #### Inspection of 12 February 2025 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) No non-compliance recorded in this report. Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 16, 19, 23, 25, 26. #### Inspection of 12 March 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) **Immediate action notice.** This inspection was triggered by information received to the Inspectorate. 12/03/2024. An Immediate Action notice was issued to the service in relation to ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (h)It was observed by the inspectors that the roll book in the Senior Toddler room did not accurately reflect the children present in the care room. This reduced the safe evacuation of children in the event of an emergency. o At 11.55am 6 children were present in Senior Toddler room however, only 5 children were signed into the attendance record book. (i) The staff roster available did not reflect the staff present on the day of inspection for example seven staff who were absent on the day of inspection were on the roster as working that day. (j) Seven medication administration records were reviewed; the following information was not recorded o The parent signature was not recorded on three of the forms reviewed. o No evidence of staff signatures were present for one administration of medicine on one form. o The second staff member signature was not recorded for one administration of medicine on one form and for two administrations of medicine on a second form reviewed. o The surname of the 2nd staff member signature was not recorded on five administrations of medicine on one form reviewed. o No date of administration of medicine was noted on one form. (k) On review of 13 accident and incident records available, the following information was not recorded: o The parent’s signature was not recorded on one form. o The date of the parent’s signature was not recorded on one form. o The surname of the child was not recorded on two forms - (h) All staff re-trained in service’s ‘Safe Arrival and Authorisation to Collect’ Policy. Service’s ‘Safe Arrival and Authorisation to Collect Policy’ has been reviewed and updated. Branch manager and assistant manager will conduct daily checks of room registers as part of their Daily/Weekly Health and Safety Checks. (i) Management re-trained staff members in service’s ‘Staff Absence’s and Leave Policy’. Managing staff are recording staff absences on office copy of weekly staff roster so that it reflects a true record of staff present and absent on the day. Service’s Staff Absences and Leave Policy has been reviewed and updated. It clearly states in the policy that management are to record daily changes to the office copy of the staff roster when unplanned staff absences occur so that it reflects a true record of staff present on the day. (j) All staff re-trained in service’s ‘Administration of Medication Policy’. Service’s ‘Administration of Medication Policy’ has been reviewed and updated. Branch manager and assistant manager will conduct weekly checks of Administration of Medication Record’ as part of their Daily/Weekly Health and Safety Checks. (k) All staff re-trained in service’s ‘Accident and Incident Policy’. Service’s ‘Accident and Incident Policy’ has been reviewed and updated. Branch manager and assistant manager will conduct weekly checks of our Accident and Incident Record’ as part of their Daily/Weekly Health and Safety Checks ##### Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child - Basic Needs: 1. Children in the Senior Wobbler room, Junior Toddler room and Senior Toddler room, were not observed to go outside to play on the day of inspection. Children need fresh air and opportunities to play outdoors every day to ensure their social, cognitive, gross and fine motor developmental needs are met - Basic Needs: 1. All staff re-trained in service’s ‘Policy on Early-Years Curriculum and the Role of Play’. Service’s Policy on Early-Years Curriculum and the Role of Play has been reviewed and updated. It also includes in the policy that one staff member can take a group of children outside, ratio permitting, and safety guidelines to be followed ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - General Safety: 1. Garda vetting was available for five staff members. However, this vetting disclosure was not dated within the previous three years in adherence to with the Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice ‘EYI-RN12.3 Renewal of Garda Vetting. 2. In the Senior Wobbler room nappy changing area, the light in the ceiling did not have a safety cover, leaving the bulb exposed, leading to a risk of injury if the bulb shattered. 3. In the Senior Wobbler cot room, one mattress had no safety label. Infection Control: In the Senior Wobbler room: 4. Two soap dispensers were empty and no soap was available for effective handwashing, leading to poor infection control. 5. The blue floor mat was torn at edges exposing foam inside. This did not allow for easy cleaning and posed a choking hazard should a child ingest the foam. 6. Flooring at the wash hand basin was lifting and damaged and not washable. In the Senior Toddler room: 7. Children and staff were observed to open pedal operated bin using their hands to dispose of hand paper towels after hand washing. 8. Soothers were not stored or handled by staff to reduce cross infection. For example, at 11.13am three soothers were stored on an open shelf and taken by staff from shelf and given directly to children at sleep time. 9. During sleep time, low floor mats were not positioned with the recommended 50 centimetres between each child to enable staff to access children in an emergency and reduce the potential risk of cross infection. Safe Sleep: 10. In the Senior Toddler room, between 11.19am and 12.07pm, staff did not maintain 10-minute sleep checks to include their colour, breathing and position while six children slept. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - General Safety: 1. Management staff members have been re-trained in service’s ‘Vetting Policy’. A record of all staff members dates of Garda vetting has been drawn up and placed at the front of the Staff Details Files so renewal dates can be easily monitored by management. All Vetting Disclosures requiring up-dating have been completed and are on file for inspection. Service’s Vetting Policy has been reviewed and updated. 2. Maintenance team was informed; and a shatterproof bulb has been fitted. Safety check on bulbs to ensure they are shatterproof and in good working order has been added to the Daily Health and Safety Checklist. 3. A new mattress was purchased to ensure it had a safety label. Safety check on mattresses to ensure they have a safety label has been added to the Daily / Weekly Health and Safety Checklist. Infection Control: 4. All staff re-trained in the service’s ‘Infection Control Policy’. The Service’s Infection Control Policy was reviewed and updated. Safety check on soap dispensers to ensure there is soap available in all rooms has been added to the daily tasks on the Daily/Weekly Health and Safety Checklist. 5. New floor mat purchased for the senior wobbler area. Safety check on floor mats/coverings added to the daily tasks on the Daily/Weekly Health and Safety Checklist. 6. Maintenance team was informed and flooring around sink area fixed. Safety check on flooring added to the daily tasks on the Daily/Weekly Health and Safety Checklist. 7. All staff re-trained in the service’s ‘Infection Control Policy’. All pedal bins were fitted with visuals / labels. The Service’s Infection Control Policy was reviewed and updated. 8. All staff re-trained in the service’s ‘Infection Control Policy’. The Service’s Infection Control Policy was reviewed and updated. All staff re-trained in the service’s ‘Infection Control Policy’. 9. A Floor Bed Layout Plan has been designed, displayed, and implemented for staff. The Service’s Infection Control Policy was reviewed and updated. Safe Sleep: 10. All staff re-trained in the service’s ‘Safe Sleep Policy’. The ‘Safe Sleep Policy’ was reviewed and updated ##### Regulation 25 — First aid - (1) During the hours of 7.45am to 8.15am, there no staff member with first aid responder training or paediatric first aid training available. An Immediate Action Notice was issued. On 13th March 2024, the registered provider responded with an outline of a plan to address the non-compliance. On 14th March 2024, A second response to the Immediate action notice issued was requested from the service for further response required for non-compliance. The registered provider responded further with an outline of a plan to address the non-compliance - (1) The registered provider responded on the 14th March 2024 to the 2nd Immediate Action Notice request sent on the 14th March 2024 and stated; that one staff member had completed Paediatric First aid on 13th March 2024 and six staff members have been booked to complete Paediatric First aid and one additional staff member has been booked to complete First Aid Responder training Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 21, 29, 32. ### Other services in Dublin - [Little People's Montessori School](/creche/little-people-s-montessori-school-dublin-6w.md) Dublin 6W - [Little Pumpkins Playschool](/creche/little-pumpkins-playschool-oldtown.md) Oldtown - [Little Rainbows Limited](/creche/little-rainbows-limited-dublin-5.md) Dublin 5 - [Little Ruggers](/creche/little-ruggers-malahide.md) Malahide - [Little Squirrels Montessori](/creche/little-squirrels-montessori-dublin-3.md) Dublin 3 - [Loreto Preschool and Afterschool](/creche/loreto-preschool-and-afterschool-dublin-12.md) Dublin 12 - [Monkstown Montessori School](/creche/monkstown-montessori-school-monkstown.md) Monkstown - [Parkview Creche](/creche/parkview-creche-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 - [Stepping Stones Creche & Montessori](/creche/stepping-stones-creche-montessori-dublin-24.md) Dublin 24 - [Creative Days Preschool](/creche/creative-days-preschool-swords.md) Swords [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-s-academy-ltd-dublin-1/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11