Regulation 20 in Cork
Facilities for Rest and Play: 4 non-compliance(s) in the latest reports we read.
An inspection records what inspectors saw on one day; services respond with corrective actions — how to read this.
18 May 2026
Orchard Childcare, Douglas · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- There was no comfortable soft seating available to children in the ECCE 1 & 2 room or the Toddler room for rest or relaxation. Children were observed to sit on the ground by the book area reading. It is acknowledged that a mat was available in ECCE 2 area, and the Toddler room. The deputy obtained some cushions during the inspection. The rest area needs further development to meet the needs of the children
Provider's corrective action:
- The following response was received from the registered provider: Corrective and Preventive Action New mats and cushions were added to the rest area. Additional mats and cushions will be added as required
15 August 2024
Goldfinch Early Education Limited, Buttevant · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- (1) (b) Five of the ten children resting/sleeping in the Buzzy Bee care room at 11.50 am, under two years of age, were observed to be sleeping on stackable beds, which are not suitable for use with children aged under twenty- four months. While the inspector noted that the sleep policy had been updated, to include the new sleep advice for children under twenty-four months issued to the sector in September 2023, the registered provider stated they were unaware of the specific sleep equipment for children in this age group
Provider's corrective action:
- The following statement was received from the registered provide: All children under twenty-four months now have access to a cot where they can sleep or rest during the day
13 May 2024
Tots to Teens Childcare Ltd., Carrig Na Bhfear · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- 1. While rest areas were included within all of the care rooms, in the following rooms, these spaces were under furnished and required development, in order to adequately meet the children’s need for rest and relaxation: − Toddler room: the rest area consisted of a large floor mat. − Wobbler room: a large floor mat was available. − Junior Preschool 5: a book area was provided, however there were no adjacent soft furnishings or seating
Provider's corrective action:
- The response submitted stated that, since the inspection, each of the named rooms have been adjusted and have upgraded their cosy areas. As a preventive measure, all staff have been made aware of the need for rest areas and while there were large mats available, the areas have been developed to make them more appealing to the children
29 January 2024
NICHE Health Project (Cork) CLG, T/A Hollyhill Knocknaheeny Family Centre, Cork · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- There were no fitted sheets available for use on the stackable beds, should a child require sleep while in attendance
Provider's corrective action:
- Fitted sheets have been ordered for the stackable beds. The stackable beds are stored in a storeroom alongside the Creche and there is a clearly labelled shelf for bedding material. As a preventive measure, all staff are now aware that the fitted sheets and blankets for the stackable beds are stored on this shelf, should a child require sleep