Creche

Thumbelinas Creche

Limerick

Tusla registered

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At a glance

Registered age range
1 - 6 Years
Registered care
Full Day, Part Time, Sessional
Registered capacity
46 children
Tusla ID
TU2015LK178

Practical details

Address
Glencarragh, South Circular Road, Limerick, Co. Limerick
Location
Limerick
Registered capacity
46 children
Tusla ID
TU2015LK178

After-school care

Tusla's School Age Services register lists school-age childcare at this address under this provider, for children aged 4 to 10, registered for up to 24 children.

We have not confirmed opening hours, current availability, or which of those ages are taken now. Ask the service before you plan around it.

Tusla School Age Services register, June 2026 (published 4 August 2026). Register reference TU2021LK035SA.

About

Close to the centre of Limerick city, Thumbelinas Creche has been in operation since 1995. It takes children aged 1 to 6 and opens 08:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday, with full-time, part-time, and sessional options. ECCE Scheme sessions run each morning. The service occupies the ground and first floors of a converted house and includes a toddler room, a pre-school room, a junior and a senior Montessori room, a room for school-aged children, a dedicated sleep room, a kitchen, and sanitary facilities. An outdoor play area is located at the front of the premises.

Summary based on the Tusla inspection report of January 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thumbelinas Creche registered with Tusla?

Yes. Thumbelinas Creche is listed as a Tusla-registered early years service.

Where is Thumbelinas Creche?

Thumbelinas Creche is in Limerick. The address and contact details on this page come from the provider record.

How many children can Thumbelinas Creche take?

The registered capacity shown for Thumbelinas Creche is 46 children.