Regulation 21 in Louth
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.
7 August 2025
Clever Clogs, Drogheda · Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials
- In the Caterpillar Room: 1. The toy kitchen had limited play equipment. Also, the kitchen on the outdoor area had no equipment. 2. Dress up clothes were not available for the dolls. 3. The large toy house had no furniture
Provider's corrective action:
- Corrective Action 1. Natural materials now available for our kitchen area for the children to explore and learn 2. Dress up box with the doll’s equipment was present but not displayed or at the children’s reach. This box is now moved and placed in the area, for all children to see and use at any time. It is at their eye level. 3. New Doll equipment was bought for the Dolls House. This furniture is kept in the doll’s house for the use of all the children within the room. Preventive Action 1. To keep these added to all interest areas throughout the year and not only ECCE sessions. 2. When doing risk assessments each morning, room leaders are asked to check all equipment and areas in making sure all is adhered to. All equipment is to be kept out and stored at children’s eye level 3. Checking each morning that all areas are set up correctly before the children arrive. If any equipment is broken to replace it immediately, therefore equipment will always be present
14 March 2024
Redeemer Creche & Playgroup, Dundalk · Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials
- The following pieces of furniture and play equipment were unsuitable: 1. Of the 6 wooden jigsaws on the shelf in the Playgroup Room 2, 3 had pieces missing. 2. Some of the books in Playgroup 2 were tattered and torn. 3. Some of the shelving units throughout the service were chipped and in a state of disrepair
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. All incomplete jigsaw puzzles have been removed and replaced with new ones. 2. New books and jigsaw puzzles have been purchased and arranged in various rooms. 3. New play kitchens have been ordered for both ECCE rooms, and new furniture is being sought for all rooms. This process will continue over the next few months to replace all existing units. Toys and items in the rooms will be checked on a regular basis and replaced where necessary