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Small Steps

Dublin 15, Dublin D15 XT85

  • Tusla-registered service

Small Steps is a Tusla-registered early years service in Phibblestown, Dublin 15, offering part-time care for children aged 2 to 6 years. Its registration allows for up to 62 children at a time. According to its latest Tusla report it opens 8:45am–1:45pm, Mon–Fri. Sessional services usually run the free preschool year (ECCE); ask about places and any extra hours.

Opening hours & service details

Opening hours
8:45am–1:45pm, Mon–FriSource: Tusla inspection report, 18 Nov 2024. Confirm with the service.
Ages
2-6 yearsSource: Tusla register, Aug 2026.
Registered places
Up to 62 children at a timeSource: Tusla register, Aug 2026.
Service type
Part-timeSource: 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
TU2015FL269
Registered address (Tusla, Aug 2026)
Phibblestown Community Centre, Phibblestown, Dublin 15, Co. Dublin, D15 XT85

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: 18 Nov 2024 (Inspection report)

  • 1 regulation compliant
  • 5 not compliant (action required)

Tusla carried out an unannounced inspection on 18 Nov 2024 and looked at 6 regulations. The inspector found the service compliant with 1 and not compliant with 5: management and recruitment (Reg. 9), records about the service (Reg. 16), equipment and materials (Reg. 21), safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child (Reg. 23) and premises (Reg. 29). 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 Small Steps

What ages does Small Steps take?

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

Is Small Steps registered with Tusla?

Yes. Small Steps is on Tusla’s register of early years services, registration number TU2015FL269. Its latest published inspection report is from 18 Nov 2024: read the full report on tusla.ie.

How do I contact Small Steps?

Use the Enquire now form on this page. We email your enquiry to Small Steps with your consent and help confirm fees and availability.

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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