# Little Treasures Community Creche, Dublin 1 — inspection reports and findings

> Little Treasures Community Creche (Dublin 1, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 4 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions.

## Little Treasures Community Creche

Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Dublin 1, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015DY128** · 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 June 2026 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

- (k) On review of 10 accident and incident forms, the following information was missing from the forms reviewed: o The surname of the child was missing from three forms. o The date of birth of the child was missing from four forms. o The parent’s signature and date of signature was missing from three forms. o The date of the parent’s signature was missing from five forms to confirm the day they were made aware of the accident/ incident. o The signature and date of the managers was missing from one form. o The date of the signature of manager was missing from four forms

- (k) The immediate action taken by the service to address the non-compliance included obtaining the correct dates for the children's records where details were missing and ensuring that the incident records were signed by both the manager and the parent/guardian. In addition, the remainder of the incident record book was reviewed and completed accurately, ensuring that all required information was recorded correctly and in full. To prevent this non-compliance from reoccurring, all staff attended a refresher session on the correct completion of the Incident Record Book on 3 July 2026. Staff were reminded of the importance of recording all required information accurately and were given the opportunity to complete a practice incident record to ensure they understood the correct procedures

Found compliant: Regulation 9, 11, 19, 23, 29.

#### Inspection of 17 November 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

**Immediate action notice.** Two Immediate Action notices were issued on Day 1 of Inspection to the service on the 23 October 2025 in relation to the Regulation 23- Safeguarding, Health, Safety and Welfare of Child. Two responses which mitigated the risk was received by the inspector on the 24 October 2025, with additional information provided on the 28 October 2025. Following Day 1 of inspection, a referral was made to the fire officer on the 24 October 2025, in relation to fire safety concerns observed on Day 1 of inspection. An Immediate Action notice was issued on Day 2 of Inspection to the service on the 17 November 2025 in relation to the Regulation 9- Management and Recruitment, absence of a Garda Vetting disclosure for one staff member. A response which mitigated the risk was received by the inspector on the 18 November 2025 with additional information provided on the 19 November 2025. Please see details in the body of the inspection report of the accepted actions. This inspection was announced on Day 1 and unannounced on Day 2 and focused on the area of governance, health, welfare and development of child, safety, premises and facilities. The inspection may also focus on other areas as required. The inspection focused on an examination of compliance under regulations 9, 11, 16, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, and 30. These findings are outlined within the relevant regulations within this report. A sampling process was used to assess compliance under regulation 16 record in relation to a preschool service, regulation 23 safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child. As a result, the scope of the inspection included all rooms, Baby room, Wobbler room, Toddler room and Preschool room.

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- (a) One written reference from a past employer was not validated (b) o One written reference from a source other than a past employer was not validated. o Two written and validated references were not available for two staff members (c) A Garda vetting disclosure was not available for one staff member. An immediate action notice was issued on 17 November 2015. (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not carried out in full prior to any person being appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service for example four adults had no curriculum vitae on file to ascertain if police vetting was required, garda vetting was not available for one adult, two written and validated references were not available for two adults, and two written references were not validated. (4) Documentation was not available to show that two adults, who worked directly with children attending the service held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications

- (a)Written reference has now been validated for employee and is on file (b) Written reference from a source other than a previous employer has now been validated for employee and is on file. The two written & validated references for two staff members are on file. Prior to commencing, written references to be sought and validated by the service, which forms part of their recruitment process. (c)Immediate Action Notice issued on 17th November 2025 regarding Garda Vetting for staff member was followed. They were advised to leave premises and only return when up to date GV was received. New Garda Vetting conducted on 4th December has been received & on file. The Service will ensure that the Garda Vetting policy is followed and Garda vetting will be fully tracked to ensure all staff have garde vetting. (3) Required documentation obtained and are now on file. Documents will be reviewed and discussed as per the service Recruitment Policy. Recruitment and onboarding procedures have been reviewed and strengthened to ensure that two written and fully validated references are obtained and documented prior to any staff member commencing employment, regardless of role or contract type. A standardised checklist and management sign-off are now in place to prevent recurrence. A pre-employment compliance checklist has been introduced and is now used for all new appointments. This checklist includes mandatory verification of references, Garda Vetting, qualifications, and identity, and must be signed off by management before a start date is confirmed. (4) The two staff members are not included in ratios of the care rooms until the qualification is complete. The roster is in place to maintain adult: child ration in each room. All staff files are now checked during recruitment and annually to ensure qualifications are verified and documented. Staff roles are clearly defined to ensure only fully qualified staff are included in ratios. The number of internal childcare audits will be increased and monitored by Childcare Coordinator & General Manage qualifications (whether full or modular) will be checked against the DCEDIY Early Years Recognised Qualifications prior to employment

##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

- On Day 2 of Inspection: (h) Details of attendance by each pre-school child on a daily basis was not completed accurately in the service attendance record books , for example : at 11.49am , eight children in the Wobbler room and ten children in the Toddler room had not been marked in as present, when in attendance since 9.00am. Inaccurate attendance records can impact an effective evacuation in the event of an emergency. The inspector informed the deputy person in charge immediately. (i) The staff roster available to the inspector did not accurately record the staff worked daily, a staff member who no longer works in the service was listed as working on Tuesdays

- (h) The childcare coordinator will conduct headcount to ensure attendance record has been completed match. In their absence, the childcare administrator will check. Daily attendance records will be checked throughout the day to ensure attendance record is up to date & meets evacuation procedures All early year’s staff provided with feedback & advised of importance of completed attendance records. (i) This related to a volunteer who is no longer with early years’ service. They stepped down to pursue a further qualification and no longer attends the service. This was a result of human error i.e. cut & paste. All rosters are fully checked to ensure this does not happen going forward. Roster to be checked on a daily basis. Amendments/adjustments will be made on the spot for absences and errors

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

- General Safety: On Day 1 of inspection 1. The outdoor area to the rear of the service is not appropriately secured as an unlocked gate leads to a courtyard area to the rear of the service, therefore posing a risk of a child from exiting the outdoor area and not restricting unauthorised people from gaining access to the service. An Immediate Action notice (IAN) was issued on the 23 October 2025. 2. The temperature of warm water in the sanitary facility upstairs used by the Preschool room children was recorded at 57.6°C at 2.26pm, exceeding the recommended temperature of 43 oC maximum, leading to a risk of scalding. An immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued on 23rd October 2025. On Day 2 of inspection 3. Garda vetting was available for 26 staff members. However, for four staff members, their 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. 4. The temperature of the Baby cot room was not maintained within the recommended 16 to 20oC at sleep time for children aged under one year old. The temperature was recorded at 21.90C at 11.08am while one baby slept, leading to a risk of safety 5. Staff did not bring the care room attendance record books while outside of the service, as follows: o Between 10.06am and 11.25am the Wobbler room and Toddler room children were in the adjoining community hall for gross motor play. o At 10.06am, the Preschool room was on a walk in the local area, o this reduced the effective evacuation in the event of an emergency. 6. There was evidence to demonstrate that regular and routine risk assessments were not completed by staff in the care rooms to reduce the potential risk of injury to a child. For example, o Medication administered to a child daily was accessible as it was stored in the child’s bag o In the Wobbler / Toddler room, staff belongings were accessible to the children. Infection Control: 7. In the upstairs sanitary facilities used by the Preschool room, the bins for disposal of paper towels had no lids. This impacts infection control measures. Administration of Medication: 8. A care plan was not available for a child with an on-going medical condition, outlining the specific action to be undertaken by staff members if the child became unwell in the service and guidance on when to seek medical attention for the child. Fire Safety: On Day 1 of inspection 9. The fire exit emergency door in the Sensory room of the service was obstructed. A referral made to the Fire officer on the 24 of October 2025. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. Immediate Action Notice issued on the 23rd October was followed. The gate leading from outdoor play area to community garden has now been resolved. A new combination lock has been installed. DCC Building Manager has been notified & staff updated at recent staff meeting. The policy and procedures regarding the locking of the gate with a combination padlock are now in place. Staff have received training on the procedure, including instructions for opening the gate in the event of an emergency. 2. The maintenance team were called to address and regulate the high temperature water. Regular checks by Early Years team and registered provider will be completed. Any issues found will result in maintenance team being contacted for a quick resolution. 3. Four Garda Vetting renewals have been completed and personal files updated. A Garda vetting tracker is in place to monitor renewal dates for all staff. Monthly file checks ensure vetting is completed before expiry to prevent future non-compliance. 4. Fans are now in place in the Baby cot room to ensure the temperature is with the range of 16 to 20 o C. A New thermometer has been installed which is monitored regularly by the childcare coordinator via a phone application. 5. Feedback to the early years staff following the inspection included guidance that attendance records should be taken every time the children leave the premises as a group. The childcare coordinator and registered provider will monitor this. 6. The medication is now stored in a plastic container and placed out of reach of children. medicines to be stored out of reach of children at all times. This will be monitored by room leader & followed up in internal audits. The service will conduct regular health & safety checks and internal audits. Topic to be included in planned internal workshops for 2026. Infection Control: 7. Bins in upstairs toilets have now been replaced. All bins have lids to ensure effective infection control. Internal workshops on Infection Control & Cross Contamination planned for 1st quarter of 2026. Childcare Coordinator & Registered Provider will ensure Health & Safety checks are conducted/recorded regularly – as part of internal audits. Administration of Medication: 8. Care plan now in place which relevant staff will follow. The childcare coordinator will continue to follow plan & monitor staff. Fire Safey: 9. The Fire Safety Officer visited on 24th October 2025. They reviewed & made recommendations for emergency exit in sensory room. All work was completed by 28th October 2025 – this was sighted by TUSLA inspector on 2nd visit on 17th November 2025. & Safety will be included in internal workshops planned for 2026. The emergency exit in sensory room will be clear at all times to ensure children & staff can evacuate the building quickly & safely if the need arises

##### Regulation 29 — Premises

- On Day 2 of Inspection (d) 1. In the sanitary facility outside the Wobbler room, there was no toilet seat on the toilet. 2. In the preschool room, the sink was blocked and not currently usable

- 1. Toilet seat has now been installed in facility outside Wobbler Room. 2. Preschool sink was unblocked by plumber & is now usable. Staff to advise childcare coordinator & registered provider on any facility issues. This ensures maintenance company resolves the matter within appropriate timeframe

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 22, 25, 26, 30.

#### Inspection of 23 October 2025 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

**Immediate action notice.** Two Immediate Action notices were issued on Day 1 of Inspection to the service on the 23 October 2025 in relation to the Regulation 23- Safeguarding, Health, Safety and Welfare of Child. Two responses which mitigated the risk was received by the inspector on the 24 October 2025, with additional information provided on the 28 October 2025. Following Day 1 of inspection, a referral was made to the fire officer on the 24 October 2025, in relation to fire safety concerns observed on Day 1 of inspection. An Immediate Action notice was issued on Day 2 of Inspection to the service on the 17 November 2025 in relation to the Regulation 9- Management and Recruitment, absence of a Garda Vetting disclosure for one staff member. A response which mitigated the risk was received by the inspector on the 18 November 2025 with additional information provided on the 19 November 2025. Please see details in the body of the inspection report of the accepted actions. This inspection was announced on Day 1 and unannounced on Day 2 and focused on the area of governance, health, welfare and development of child, safety, premises and facilities. The inspection may also focus on other areas as required. The inspection focused on an examination of compliance under regulations 9, 11, 16, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, and 30. These findings are outlined within the relevant regulations within this report. A sampling process was used to assess compliance under regulation 16 record in relation to a preschool service, regulation 23 safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child. As a result, the scope of the inspection included all rooms, Baby room, Wobbler room, Toddler room and Preschool room.

##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

- (a) One written reference from a past employer was not validated (b) o One written reference from a source other than a past employer was not validated. o Two written and validated references were not available for two staff members (c) A Garda vetting disclosure was not available for one staff member. An immediate action notice was issued on 17 November 2015. (3) The procedures specified in paragraph (2) were not carried out in full prior to any person being appointed, assigned or allowed access to or contact with a child attending the pre-school service for example four adults had no curriculum vitae on file to ascertain if police vetting was required, garda vetting was not available for one adult, two written and validated references were not available for two adults, and two written references were not validated. (4) Documentation was not available to show that two adults, who worked directly with children attending the service held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications

- (a)Written reference has now been validated for employee and is on file (b) Written reference from a source other than a previous employer has now been validated for employee and is on file. The two written & validated references for two staff members are on file. Prior to commencing, written references to be sought and validated by the service, which forms part of their recruitment process. (c)Immediate Action Notice issued on 17th November 2025 regarding Garda Vetting for staff member was followed. They were advised to leave premises and only return when up to date GV was received. New Garda Vetting conducted on 4th December has been received & on file. The Service will ensure that the Garda Vetting policy is followed and Garda vetting will be fully tracked to ensure all staff have garde vetting. (3) Required documentation obtained and are now on file. Documents will be reviewed and discussed as per the service Recruitment Policy. Recruitment and onboarding procedures have been reviewed and strengthened to ensure that two written and fully validated references are obtained and documented prior to any staff member commencing employment, regardless of role or contract type. A standardised checklist and management sign-off are now in place to prevent recurrence. A pre-employment compliance checklist has been introduced and is now used for all new appointments. This checklist includes mandatory verification of references, Garda Vetting, qualifications, and identity, and must be signed off by management before a start date is confirmed. (4) The two staff members are not included in ratios of the care rooms until the qualification is complete. The roster is in place to maintain adult: child ration in each room. All staff files are now checked during recruitment and annually to ensure qualifications are verified and documented. Staff roles are clearly defined to ensure only fully qualified staff are included in ratios. The number of internal childcare audits will be increased and monitored by Childcare Coordinator & General Manage qualifications (whether full or modular) will be checked against the DCEDIY Early Years Recognised Qualifications prior to employment

##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service

- On Day 2 of Inspection: (h) Details of attendance by each pre-school child on a daily basis was not completed accurately in the service attendance record books , for example : at 11.49am , eight children in the Wobbler room and ten children in the Toddler room had not been marked in as present, when in attendance since 9.00am. Inaccurate attendance records can impact an effective evacuation in the event of an emergency. The inspector informed the deputy person in charge immediately. (i) The staff roster available to the inspector did not accurately record the staff worked daily, a staff member who no longer works in the service was listed as working on Tuesdays

- (h) The childcare coordinator will conduct headcount to ensure attendance record has been completed match. In their absence, the childcare administrator will check. Daily attendance records will be checked throughout the day to ensure attendance record is up to date & meets evacuation procedures All early year’s staff provided with feedback & advised of importance of completed attendance records. (i) This related to a volunteer who is no longer with early years’ service. They stepped down to pursue a further qualification and no longer attends the service. This was a result of human error i.e. cut & paste. All rosters are fully checked to ensure this does not happen going forward. Roster to be checked on a daily basis. Amendments/adjustments will be made on the spot for absences and errors

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

- General Safety: On Day 1 of inspection 1. The outdoor area to the rear of the service is not appropriately secured as an unlocked gate leads to a courtyard area to the rear of the service, therefore posing a risk of a child from exiting the outdoor area and not restricting unauthorised people from gaining access to the service. An Immediate Action notice (IAN) was issued on the 23 October 2025. 2. The temperature of warm water in the sanitary facility upstairs used by the Preschool room children was recorded at 57.6°C at 2.26pm, exceeding the recommended temperature of 43 oC maximum, leading to a risk of scalding. An immediate Action Notice (IAN) was issued on 23rd October 2025. On Day 2 of inspection 3. Garda vetting was available for 26 staff members. However, for four staff members, their 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. 4. The temperature of the Baby cot room was not maintained within the recommended 16 to 20oC at sleep time for children aged under one year old. The temperature was recorded at 21.90C at 11.08am while one baby slept, leading to a risk of safety 5. Staff did not bring the care room attendance record books while outside of the service, as follows: o Between 10.06am and 11.25am the Wobbler room and Toddler room children were in the adjoining community hall for gross motor play. o At 10.06am, the Preschool room was on a walk in the local area, o this reduced the effective evacuation in the event of an emergency. 6. There was evidence to demonstrate that regular and routine risk assessments were not completed by staff in the care rooms to reduce the potential risk of injury to a child. For example, o Medication administered to a child daily was accessible as it was stored in the child’s bag o In the Wobbler / Toddler room, staff belongings were accessible to the children. Infection Control: 7. In the upstairs sanitary facilities used by the Preschool room, the bins for disposal of paper towels had no lids. This impacts infection control measures. Administration of Medication: 8. A care plan was not available for a child with an on-going medical condition, outlining the specific action to be undertaken by staff members if the child became unwell in the service and guidance on when to seek medical attention for the child. Fire Safety: On Day 1 of inspection 9. The fire exit emergency door in the Sensory room of the service was obstructed. A referral made to the Fire officer on the 24 of October 2025. Action submitted by the Registered Provider

- General Safety: 1. Immediate Action Notice issued on the 23rd October was followed. The gate leading from outdoor play area to community garden has now been resolved. A new combination lock has been installed. DCC Building Manager has been notified & staff updated at recent staff meeting. The policy and procedures regarding the locking of the gate with a combination padlock are now in place. Staff have received training on the procedure, including instructions for opening the gate in the event of an emergency. 2. The maintenance team were called to address and regulate the high temperature water. Regular checks by Early Years team and registered provider will be completed. Any issues found will result in maintenance team being contacted for a quick resolution. 3. Four Garda Vetting renewals have been completed and personal files updated. A Garda vetting tracker is in place to monitor renewal dates for all staff. Monthly file checks ensure vetting is completed before expiry to prevent future non-compliance. 4. Fans are now in place in the Baby cot room to ensure the temperature is with the range of 16 to 20 o C. A New thermometer has been installed which is monitored regularly by the childcare coordinator via a phone application. 5. Feedback to the early years staff following the inspection included guidance that attendance records should be taken every time the children leave the premises as a group. The childcare coordinator and registered provider will monitor this. 6. The medication is now stored in a plastic container and placed out of reach of children. medicines to be stored out of reach of children at all times. This will be monitored by room leader & followed up in internal audits. The service will conduct regular health & safety checks and internal audits. Topic to be included in planned internal workshops for 2026. Infection Control: 7. Bins in upstairs toilets have now been replaced. All bins have lids to ensure effective infection control. Internal workshops on Infection Control & Cross Contamination planned for 1st quarter of 2026. Childcare Coordinator & Registered Provider will ensure Health & Safety checks are conducted/recorded regularly – as part of internal audits. Administration of Medication: 8. Care plan now in place which relevant staff will follow. The childcare coordinator will continue to follow plan & monitor staff. Fire Safey: 9. The Fire Safety Officer visited on 24th October 2025. They reviewed & made recommendations for emergency exit in sensory room. All work was completed by 28th October 2025 – this was sighted by TUSLA inspector on 2nd visit on 17th November 2025. & Safety will be included in internal workshops planned for 2026. The emergency exit in sensory room will be clear at all times to ensure children & staff can evacuate the building quickly & safely if the need arises

##### Regulation 29 — Premises

- On Day 2 of Inspection (d) 1. In the sanitary facility outside the Wobbler room, there was no toilet seat on the toilet. 2. In the preschool room, the sink was blocked and not currently usable

- 1. Toilet seat has now been installed in facility outside Wobbler Room. 2. Preschool sink was unblocked by plumber & is now usable. Staff to advise childcare coordinator & registered provider on any facility issues. This ensures maintenance company resolves the matter within appropriate timeframe

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 22, 25, 26, 30.

### Earlier inspections

- 27 February 2024 — Inspection Report · PDF

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