# Regulation 20 (Facilities for Rest and Play) — non-compliances in Offaly > What inspectors found under Regulation 20 (Facilities for Rest and Play) at 3 early years services in Offaly, with providers' responses. ## Regulation 20 in Offaly Facilities for Rest and Play: **3** 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](/methodology.md). 30 June 2026 ##### [Little Haven Education Centre](/creche/little-haven-education-centre-birr.md), Birr · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play - 1. The following safety hazards were noted in the outdoor play area: • The wooden window of the “ship” required repair as an exposed screw was noted due to the absence of a section of the wooden surround. • A coiled water hose pipe was accessible to children in the outdoor play area. • The side panel of the “green shed” used to store children’s play equipment required repair as there was a hole in the wood making this area potentially accessible to rodents, cats or other small creatures - 1. The registered provider stated in the response that: • The exposed screw has been removed. (Photograph included) • The water hose was removed and stored in the shed. (Photograph included) • The hole /damage at the side of the shed is temporarily fixed. The shed is being repainted and a long - term repair will take place then. (Photograph included) The play yard will be painted and updated over the coming weeks . A safety and risk assessment of all its contents completed and recorded by an assigned staff member on a weekly basis. Any items needing attention or noted by a staff member using the play yard with children will be reported to management immediately. Summary Comment In respect of the corrective actions taken photographic evidence was submitted to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate, reviewed by the Early Years Inspector and deemed to meet the regulatory requirement 10 July 2025 ##### [Bright Beginnings](/creche/bright-beginnings-ferbane.md), Ferbane · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play - A foothold was noted in two cots in the baby sleep room which posed a potential risk of entrapment to a young child - Incorrect smaller mattress sizing was placed in the two cots. Since the inspection children have been moved to different cots and new standard size mattresses have been ordered. The suitability of cots for use has been added to our risk assessment checklist for staff to review daily 12 June 2024 ##### [Happy Days Montessori School](/creche/happy-days-montessori-school-birr.md), Birr · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play - The protective covers on the metal handles of one scooter and two bicycles were worn away. Exposed sharp edges were noted which posed a potential risk of injury to a child. This non-compliance was previously noted on the inspection of 25 January 2022 - 2)(a) The registered provider stated in the response that the scooter and two bicycles in which there was exposed sharp edges have been discarded from the service. Management and staff will ensure that all outdoor equipment is safe to use for the children at all times and in the event of equipment being damaged, such equipment will be removed from the service. Summary Comment The corrective action stated by the registered provider should meet the regulatory requirement. The practices as stated will be reviewed on the next inspection ### Regulation 20 in other counties - [Cavan](/regulation/20/cavan.md) - [Cork](/regulation/20/cork.md) - [Donegal](/regulation/20/donegal.md) - [Dublin](/regulation/20/dublin.md) - [Galway](/regulation/20/galway.md) - [Kerry](/regulation/20/kerry.md) - [Kildare](/regulation/20/kildare.md) - [Kilkenny](/regulation/20/kilkenny.md) - [Laois](/regulation/20/laois.md) - [Leitrim](/regulation/20/leitrim.md) - [Louth](/regulation/20/louth.md) - [Meath](/regulation/20/meath.md) - [Monaghan](/regulation/20/monaghan.md) - [Sligo](/regulation/20/sligo.md) - [Tipperary](/regulation/20/tipperary.md) - [Westmeath](/regulation/20/westmeath.md) - [Wexford](/regulation/20/wexford.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/regulation/20/offaly/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11