# Regulation 21 (Equipment and Materials) — non-compliances in Limerick > What inspectors found under Regulation 21 (Equipment and Materials) at 2 early years services in Limerick, with providers' responses. ## Regulation 21 in Limerick Equipment and Materials: **2** 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). 7 May 2026 ##### [Sugradh Knocklong](/creche/sugradh-knocklong-knocklong.md), Knocklong · Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - The couch in the playroom was worn and in a poor condition, making the cleaning difficult due to its poor state of repair. The person in charge said that it will be replaced at the end of the term - : The registered provider has stated in the corrective and preventive document that : A temporary couch which can be easily cleaned is in place until its replaced before new term starts in September 2026 16 October 2025 ##### [Herberstown Community Childcare](/creche/herberstown-community-childcare-kilmallock.md), Kilmallock · Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - There was a child size couch in the outdoor areas that was not in a good condition as it was torn and damaged - : The person in charge has stated in the ir Corrective and Preventive Response (CAPA) form that: The couch was removed immediately from the outdoor area following the inspection. The service will ensure that all equipment and materials are to a proper standard for use ### Regulation 21 in other counties - [Cavan](/regulation/21/cavan.md) - [Cork](/regulation/21/cork.md) - [Dublin](/regulation/21/dublin.md) - [Galway](/regulation/21/galway.md) - [Kilkenny](/regulation/21/kilkenny.md) - [Laois](/regulation/21/laois.md) - [Louth](/regulation/21/louth.md) - [Meath](/regulation/21/meath.md) - [Waterford](/regulation/21/waterford.md) - [Westmeath](/regulation/21/westmeath.md) - [Wexford](/regulation/21/wexford.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/regulation/21/limerick/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11