# Regulation 21 (Equipment and Materials) — non-compliances in Meath > What inspectors found under Regulation 21 (Equipment and Materials) at 2 early years services in Meath, with providers' responses. ## Regulation 21 in Meath 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). 28 August 2024 ##### [Hi-5 Childcare](/creche/hi-5-childcare-longwood.md), Longwood · Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - 1. There was a sand pit with no sand in the partially sheltered outdoor spaces in the large grass area. 2. The mud kitchen in the outdoor space for the Cocoon care room had no play equipment - 1.The sand pit has been filled with fresh sand, and it is now fully prepared for the children’s play and learning activities. 2.New equipment has been purchases for the mud kitchen to ensure it is fully equipped for the children’s use. A designated staff member has been assigned to oversee the upkeep of outdoor play equipment and supplies. A weekly maintenance check will be completed and recorded to ensure all equipment and supplies are available and in good condition 11 June 2024 ##### [Trim Community Childcare CLG](/creche/trim-community-childcare-clg-trim.md), Trim · Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials - Areas of interest in the Wobbler room and Toddler room were poorly developed and resourced. In both care rooms the kitchen had limited support equipment available, the library area was poorly developed, the dress up stand was used for storage of bags and not for dress up clothes to enhance role play or imaginative play - Corrective & Preventive Action Equipment has been added to both kitchen areas and developed further - see photos submitted. Dress up was purchased for both rooms and the dress up stand is used for this purpose only. The library was developed further- adding song books, family photo books and also more books for storytelling. Staff are aware that if any equipment needs to be replaced that they notify management immediately. Staff have asked parents to bring in recyclables for the kitchen area and to continuously send in family photos etc. Summary Comment The registered provider submitted photographic evidence of the areas of interest developed. The non- compliance’s in Regulation 21 have been addressed ### 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) - [Limerick](/regulation/21/limerick.md) - [Louth](/regulation/21/louth.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/meath/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11