Regulation 20 in Wexford
Facilities for Rest and Play: 7 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.
22 April 2026
Askamore Childcare Centre CLG, Gorey · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- 1. The depth of the sleep mats provided for 2 children in the toddler sleep room were observed to be too thin and did not meet the requirement of being at least 6 cm in depth as recommended by the Early Years Inspectorate sleep provision guidance document. This non-compliance was previously identified on inspection in 2025 and the registered provider stated that the sleep mats which were previously used in the toddler room were replaced with stackable beds. 2. The section of the toddler classroom which was used for sleep was very bright with sun shining directly on children. The service did not have any means by which to dim the room to support restful sleep. It is acknowledged that both dedicated sleep rooms off the baby and toddler rooms were sufficiently darkened
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. We have now removed the sleep mats from the toddler room sleep room and they are being used for circle time and role play activities. We have replaced the sleep mats with the stackable beds, each child’s sheet and blankets will be kept in their own personable containers labelled with child’s name and picture when they are not in use to ensure infection prevention and control. 2. We have now installed removable blinds on the windows in the main toddler room which block out light and ensure the children sleeping are not sleeping in direct sunlight or a brightly lit room. We will continue to use the block out blinds to ensure the main toddler room area where children are sleeping is not brightly lit and children are not in direct sunlight
14 January 2026
Paisti Beaga CLG, Broadway · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- The rest/quiet area in the playroom was inadequate and was not sufficient to meet the needs of the children. The area was cramped into a corner that was not conducive to rest
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted the following response to address the non-compliances: Corrective and Preventive Action The cushions and mats are washed weekly. The committee will plan to budget for a carpet area in and around our quiet area and our board of directors will add it to the agenda for our next financial meeting
22 October 2025
Kinderland Montessori, Bunclody · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- (a) In the outside area a number of interest areas were not fully resourced or set up for the children. For example, the mud kitchen appeared empty, the children’s playhouse was empty, the sandpit was covered and closed off to the children
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted the following response to address the non-compliance: Corrective and Preventive Action: Supplies are being supplied to ensure a fully resourced outdoor area. Wooden kitchen is being moved and re- designed, indoor playhouse to be revamped, and open-ended materials to always be available. The indoor now have specified tuff trays and sensory play areas for the children to use daily. Staff are advised to keep this available at all times. This will support sensory exploration, especially when weather does not allow for outdoor sand play. Staff have been advised to ensure that open ended material and exploration play is available. Management have purchased a variety of materials to support this type of play
14 October 2025
Discoveryland Creche and Montessori, Wexford · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- (a) 1. While it is noted that materials including a play kitchen with supporting equipment were added to the Juniors room, the room had limited resources to promote varied types of play. Open-ended and natural materials were not available to the children during the inspection. 2. There was an insufficient number of books within the Pre-Montessori room to cater for the number of children. On day 2, following dinnertime, children aged 2 to 4 years were directed to get a book. There were 3 books available on the bookshelf for 10 children present. Children were observed to become frustrated as they attempted to get the same book. (b) The sleep and rest facilities for children in the Pre-Montessori, Juniors and ECCE rooms were not adequate or suitable for the age and stage of development of the children. This was found non-compliant on the previous inspection in April 2025. The following was observed over the course of the two days: 3. There was no evidence available to demonstrate that parents had been consulted about the use of sleep mats for the four children aged 21 months to 2 years in the Juniors rooms who were sleeping on low-level sleep beds. This was at variance with the Guidance for the Early Learning and Care sector on sleep provision for children under 24 months, which was issued by the inspectorate to the early years sector in August 2023. 4. The equipment provided for sleeping children in the Pre-Montessori and ECCE room was not suitable. • On day 2, four children aged 2 to 3 years in the Pre-Montessori were provided with three plastic gymnastics mats on which to sleep. Two of the children had to share a mat. This gymnastics mat was observed to be use in the ECCE room also. • On day 1 and 2 in the in the Pre-Montessori room, a plastic mat was provided for a child to sleep on. 5. The environment within the ECCE room was not favourable for sleep. On day 1 at 12.48pm, a child in the ECCE room expressed to the staff member that they were tired. The staff member unfolded the plastic gymnastics mat, and the child was observed to lie on it. When the remaining 12 children finished their dinner the staff member prompted them to get a book, which was in the area where the child was resting. At 12.52pm, two children were observed rolling on top of the child who was trying to sleep. 6. Rest areas were not present in the Juniors, Pre-Montessori or ECCE rooms. This was found non-compliant on the inspection in April 2025 and September 2024. The inspectors observed that rest areas had not been maintained within the care rooms: a. There were no rest areas evident within the Juniors, Pre-Montessori room and ECCE rooms. b. Within the Pre-Montessori room and ECCE room, there were plastic gymnastics mats folded and propped against the wall. This did not provide children with comfortable place to rest or retreat to. There were findings of non-compliance with sleep and rest facilities identified on inspection in September 2024. and April 2025. Corrective and preventive actions submitted in response to that inspection were inadequate to prevent further non-compliance
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider stated that:
- 1. Opened ended materials have been included in the junior room. The manager will relay to the registered provider the equipment form and materials needed. 2. Both junior and pre-montessori have been restocked with more books. The manager will do a stock check and add to the equipment form and relay it to the registered provider. (b) 3. The parents have signed a letter allowing their child to go from a cot to a low -level bed. The manager will add the letter to the enrolment form for any child under two years of age. 4. New beds were bought and all children that sleep have a bed and sheet to lie on . The registered provider will provide more beds if needed, at the moment the service has enough to cover all and spares. 5. A space has been allocated in a quiet area in the ecce room for any child to sleep if needed . The manager has spoken to staff in the ecce room to be aware of a child that needs to sleep and provide a bed and quiet area to allow it to do so. 6. All room have been allocated a cosy corner. Registered provider has spoken to all staff about the need for a rest area for all the children in all room which have to be kept in place at all times , except for sleep time in the pre-montessori room. The mats have been fixed to the walls for comfort . Registered provider and manager will assess all rest areas weekly to assure they are comfortable for the children to use and see if anything else is needed to make it so
9 October 2025
Little Scholars Montessori, Wexford · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- There was no rest area available in the classroom for children to rest if they were tired
Provider's corrective action:
- The rest area has been reinstated in the preschool room
16 January 2025
Bri Beag Childcare, Enniscorthy · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- • In the Butterfly and Caterpillar rooms, rest areas were not sufficient to meet the needs of children over two years of age who attend for full day care. On the day of inspection, a child who showed signs of tiredness was trying to rest in the Butterfly room was observed lying on a wooden bench trying to rest while children engaged in play and activities in the room. • In the Bumblebee room, sleep beds were not available to the children aged over two years of age who required sleep. A child was observed to be sleeping in the cosy area of the room and was not placed on a sleep bed suitable for their age
Provider's corrective action:
- In the Bumblebee Room: sleep beds are available to the children aged over two years of age. In the Butterfly Room/Full Day care: Sofas have been removed in one corner and the team have a plan to develop that area in a Danish ‘hygge style’. A nice comfortable rug, fairy lights and plants are being sourced, the area will be surrounded with more natural materials like sea grass, wicker and timber elements. The service will keep updating and upgrading all the classrooms
11 November 2024
Firefly Childcare, Gorey · Regulation 20 — Facilities for rest and play
- Children in the toddler room did not have sufficient sleep beds to meet all the sleep needs for the number of children attending. An additional two sleep beds were required
- There were some worn and broken toys in the outdoor area which needed to be replaced. For example, there were dolls buggies made of fabric which were weathered and soiled. There were baby dolls which were battered with pieces missing from their bodies
- There was no rest area in Fia’s room for children to relax in
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted the following response: Corrective and Preventive Action 1. Two new beds were purchased and are in place. We will ensure there is an adequate number of beds going forward. 2. The toys were removed from the outdoor area. We will ensure that staff follow daily checks for the outdoor as well as indoor to remove broken toys. 3. Fiadh’s room has a relaxation corner. If a child requires sleep, we can take a bed from toddler room