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Giant Steps

Leopardstown, Dublin D18 Y4T8

  • Tusla-registered service

Registered with Tusla, Giant Steps provides sessional care in Leopardstown, Dublin 18 for children aged 2 to 6 years. Its registration allows for up to 18 children at a time. According to its latest Tusla report it opens 9am–12:30pm, Mon–Fri. Sessional services usually run the free preschool year (ECCE); ask about places and any extra hours.

Opening hours & service details

Opening hours
9am–12:30pm, Mon–FriSource: Tusla inspection report, 22 Jan 2025. Confirm with the service.
Ages
2-6 yearsSource: Tusla register, Aug 2026.
Registered places
Up to 18 children at a timeSource: Tusla register, Aug 2026.
Service type
SessionalSource: Tusla register, Aug 2026.

At a glance

Fees
Confirmed on enquiry
NCS
Not yet confirmed. Ask the provider whether it takes part in the NCS
Tusla registration
TU2015DR052
Registered address (Tusla, Aug 2026)
85 Mount Eagle View, Leopardstown Heights, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Co. Dublin, D18 Y4T8

What will it cost after NCS?

Every family can get the NCS universal subsidy of up to €2.14 an hour (max €96.30 a week) at a participating service. For example, a €280 weekly full-time fee would come to about €183.70 after the universal subsidy. Income-assessed subsidies can reduce it further.

Read how the National Childcare Scheme works, and how free preschool (ECCE) fits in from age 2 years 8 months.

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Tusla inspections

Latest published report: 22 Jan 2025 (Inspection report)

  • 7 regulations compliant
  • 2 not compliant (action required)

Tusla carried out an unannounced inspection on 22 Jan 2025 and looked at 9 regulations. The inspector found the service compliant with 7 and not compliant with 2: record of pre-school child (Reg. 15) and safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child (Reg. 23). The full report explains each finding.

Read the full report on tusla.ie

Inspection information from the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate. Summary written by CrecheFinder; read the full report for details.

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Questions about Giant Steps

What ages does Giant Steps take?

Giant Steps takes children aged 2-6 years (source: Tusla register, Aug 2026). Ask the service about places for your child’s age.

Is Giant Steps registered with Tusla?

Yes. Giant Steps is on Tusla’s register of early years services, registration number TU2015DR052. Its latest published inspection report is from 22 Jan 2025: read the full report on tusla.ie.

What other childcare is near Giant Steps?

Nearby services on CrecheFinder include Roola Boola Creche & Montessori (Sandyford, 0.2 km), Cedar Montessori School (Leopardstown, 0.2 km) and Kid’s Biz (Sandyford, 0.5 km). Distances are straight-line between registered addresses.

How do I contact Giant Steps?

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Registration and inspection information: Tusla – Child and Family Agency, Register of Early Years Services (Aug 2026) and Early Years Inspectorate reports. Contains Irish Public Sector Information licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

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