# Regulation 21 (Equipment and Materials) — non-compliances in Westmeath

> What inspectors found under Regulation 21 (Equipment and Materials) at 2 early years services in Westmeath, with providers' responses.

## Regulation 21 in Westmeath

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).

14 May 2026

##### [Bright Beginnings](/creche/bright-beginnings-mullingar.md), Mullingar · Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials

- The chairs for children attending the wobbler room were not age and stage appropriate and suitable for the children in attendance. The chairs did not provide an appropriate fit for the children. The children could not place their feet on the floor which was necessary to provide a suitable base of support to the child

- The registered providers stated in the response that new tables and chairs were ordered that are age and stage appropriate and adjustable. (Receipt included) Summary Comment In respect of corrective actions taken documentary evidence was submitted to the office of the Early Years Inspectorate reviewed by the Early Years Inspector and deemed to meet regulatory compliance

20 January 2026

##### [Waddlers and Toddlers](/creche/waddlers-and-toddlers-rathowen.md), Rathowen · Regulation 21 — Equipment and materials

- 1. The chairs and tables in Toddler/Junior Preschool room were not the correct fit for each other as the chairs were too low and the tables were too high

- 1. Four new tables have been bought the junior preschool room

### 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)
- [Meath](/regulation/21/meath.md)
- [Waterford](/regulation/21/waterford.md)
- [Wexford](/regulation/21/wexford.md)

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Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/regulation/21/westmeath/
Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate
Recolha: 2026-09-11