# Small Steps, Dublin 15 — inspection reports and findings > Small Steps (Dublin 15, Co. Dublin): what Tusla inspections found — 1 published inspection(s), non-compliances and the provider's corrective actions. ## Small Steps Part Time · 2 - 6 Years · Dublin 15, Dublin · Tusla ID **TU2015FL269** · 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 18 November 2024 — Inspection Report Full report (PDF, Tusla) ##### Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment - (2)(a)(b) One staff member had only one written validated reference available - Corrective action: a second validated reference for the staff member was sourced. Preventive action: a delegated staff member will check files on a regular basis to ensure all paperwork is present ##### Regulation 16 — Record in relation to pre-school service - (1)(i) The registered provider did not ensure the staff roster was reflective of the adults who were working in the service as evidence by the following: o Two staff members who worked in the service were not included in the roster. This was identified as a non-compliance on the last inspection held on the 15 November 2022 and actions put in place failed to prevent a recurrence - Corrective Action: a new staff roster has been updated. Preventive action: the service has designated a staff member with the task of updating the staff roster on a weekly basis and this will be distributed to staff and displayed in the rooms ##### Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - 1. Two shelving units in one of the care rooms were turned to the wall, limiting children’s access to the play materials. This was identified as a non-compliance on the last inspection held on the 15 November 2022 and actions put in place failed to prevent a recurrence. 2. The layout of the rooms were disorganised and lacked planning, which can limit a child’s ability to engage and focus on their play experiences in a meaningful way. For example: o Equipment and materials were not consistently grouped in defined play spaces which can distract children from engaging in focused play experiences. o Equipment was not consistently stored in easily identifiable sorted play boxes. This can restrict access to play resources and limit comfort in knowing where things belong. o Equipment was not displayed in a pleasing manner which can limit the possibility for the child to engage with the materials - Corrective actions: 1. The service report that all the points from the inspection have been discussed with staff at a meeting and staff have been advised that all shelving units must be open and accessible for all sessions. 2. The service ensure they have reviewed all care rooms and made more defined areas of interest. Areas have been replenished with art supplies and a home corner added with new materials for all rooms. A commitment was made to have some shelving built in Room 3 which will help with storage. Preventive actions: 1. The shelves will remain accessible to the children. 2. Areas have been defined and the service commit to continuing to enhance all areas ##### Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child - Infection Control: Effective handwashing was not supported which can increase the risk of cross contamination. The following was identified: • The was no liquid soap available in one of the care rooms on the morning of the inspection. It is acknowledged this was addressed during the inspection. • The hand towel dispenser was empty in one of the care rooms on the morning of the inspection and there was no means to dry hands after handwashing. Action submitted by the Registered Provider - Infection Control: Corrective action: The service advised all staff at staff meeting to complete a risk assessment each morning which includes ensuring everything is ready for the day for handwashing. This has been addressed and all staff must check every morning that the soap dispensers have been filled. Preventive action: the service ensure they will carry out the risk assessment and ensure everything is ready for handwashing for the children ##### Regulation 29 — Premises - The registered provider did not ensure the following: (d) The flooring in Room 3 was not sealed to the wall and there was a build up of dirt and debris in behind it as a result. This was identified as a non-compliance on the last inspection held on the 15 November 2022 and actions put in place failed to prevent a recurrence. (e) The following issues were identified in the sanitary facilities: o In the sanitary accommodation used by Rooms 2, 3 and 4; the pressure of the water when the mixer tap was turned to warm water was too high, causing the water to splash out of the sink onto the floor. As a result, there was a risk the children would use only cold water to hand wash. o The sink in the cubicle in Room 1 was blocked on the morning of the inspection. It is acknowledged this was addressed during the inspection - Corrective actions: (d) New skirting boards were fitted, sealing the wall to the floor. (e) A plumber was engaged on the 7 January 2025 to address the water pressure issues. Preventive actions: (d) Skirting boards have been fitted and all areas around the skirting are sealed. (e) The sinks will be checked on a regular basis to ensure they are not blocked Found compliant: Regulation 11. ### Other services in Dublin - [Small Steps Explorers Limited](/creche/small-steps-explorers-limited-dublin-6w.md) Dublin 6W - [Small Steps Together Hansfield](/creche/small-steps-together-hansfield-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 - [Small World Pre School](/creche/small-world-pre-school-dublin-15.md) Dublin 15 - [Snowdrop Creche](/creche/snowdrop-creche-dublin-6w.md) Dublin 6W - [St. Brigid's Playschool](/creche/st-brigid-s-playschool-stillorgan.md) Stillorgan - [St. Sylvester's Montessori](/creche/st-sylvester-s-montessori-malahide.md) Malahide - [The Cottage Montessori School](/creche/the-cottage-montessori-school-howth.md) Howth - [Tots & Co.Childcare](/creche/tots-co-childcare-dublin-9.md) Dublin 9 - [Charlie's Childcare](/creche/charlie-s-childcare-malahide.md) Malahide - [Little Bambinos Childcare](/creche/little-bambinos-childcare-dublin-12.md) Dublin 12 [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/small-steps-dublin-15/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11