# Regulation 29 (Premises) — non-compliances in Monaghan > What inspectors found under Regulation 29 (Premises) at 12 early years services in Monaghan, with providers' responses. ## Regulation 29 in Monaghan Premises: **12** 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). 12 March 2026 ##### [Glenpark Montessori School](/creche/glenpark-montessori-school-monaghan.md), Monaghan · Regulation 29 — Premises - (c) The room temperatures in the care rooms were not maintained at 18-22 o C as per best practice guidelines, for example; • At 11.20am the room temperature in the Butterfly Room was recorded at 16.6o C. • At 11.24am the room temperature in the Ladybird Room was recorded at 16.7o C. • At 11.28am the room temperature in the Busy Bees Room was recorded at 16oC and at 14.06 it was 16oC - The heating is maintained at recommended temperatures. It will be monitored three times a day via our daily Risk Assessment 27 February 2026 ##### [Tru Beginnings Community Playgroup Ltd](/creche/tru-beginnings-community-playgroup-ltd-emyvale.md), Emyvale · Regulation 29 — Premises - (e) In Preschool Room 1 there was no step up for the children to access the sink in the care room outside the sanitary accommodation. Additionally, the paper towel dispenser was located high up on the wall outside the sanitary accommodation and could not be accessed by the children who needed to dry their hands - A spare step-up was placed at the sink after inspection and a risk assessment was carried out. The step-up is not a risk as it is close to the sink unit and out of way of traffic. Going forward when a step-up is removed as it is damaged, a new one will be replaced immediately. We have purchased 2 spare step-up’s to ensure we will always have one available in case of damage to one in use. Registered provider confirmed via email with photographic evidence that the paper towels are now accessible to the children for hand drying. Summary Comment The registered provider’s responses and photographic evidence submitted were reviewed and accepted. The non- compliances have been addressed 11 February 2026 ##### [Little Rascals](/creche/little-rascals-monaghan.md), Monaghan · Regulation 29 — Premises - (d)There were 2 holes in the ceiling of the sanitary accommodation off the Preschool Room - (d) The two holes in the sanitary accommodation in the pre-school bathroom have now been filled. All staff were reminded at the meeting on the 10/03/2026 that any hazards /and or maintenance issues are to be reported to senior management immediately 4 February 2026 ##### [Crafty Kids Ltd](/creche/crafty-kids-ltd-monaghan.md), Monaghan · Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) A hole in the wall in the Nursery sanitary area, which was a non-compliance upon the last inspection, was present upon this inspection. The registered provider's corrective and preventive actions of “a wipeable wall panel and seal the hole, to ensure that this cannot happen again” were not observed to have been carried out - The wall area has now been repaired and sealed with a suitable wipeable panel to ensure the surface is smooth, durable and easily cleanable in line with hygiene requirements. The premises maintenance procedures have been reviewed to ensure that any repair works are identified are completed in a timely manner. The Person in Charge will include routine checks of the physical environment as part of a regular health and safety inspections to ensure that all surfaces remain in good repair and suitable for cleaning and hygiene purposes 3 February 2026 ##### [Naíonra Eois](/creche/naionra-eois-clones.md), Clones · Regulation 29 — Premises - (c) 1. The room temperature in the Seomra Glas was not maintained at 18-22 o C as per best practice guidelines, for example at 14:10 the room temperature in the room was recorded at 16.3o C. In addition, one of the ceiling tiles had fallen down earlier in the morning and this left a gap in the ceiling which would also not be conducive to maintaining room temperatures. It is acknowledged that a staff member closed the windows - The fluctuation in temperature was caused by ventilation from the windows. Once windows had been closed the temperature gradually increased back to 19degrees. Staff will be mindful of watching the temperature gauge in the room when windows are open 27 January 2026 ##### [Tree Tops](/creche/tree-tops-monaghan.md), Monaghan · Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) In the outdoor area, the tarmacked surface around the manhole was uneven and posed a potential trip hazard. This was a non-compliance upon the last inspection, and the registered providers advised the inspector that the surface area around the manhole had been repaired in line with their corrective and preventive actions at the time, and the uneven surface has reappeared - Area is currently managed by a staff member when outdoors to ensure children are not using the toys near the area. We are awaiting a large tractor tyre to cover this area and will continue to use items like this to cover the area moving forward until a permanent solution is found 11 November 2025 ##### [Busy Bees Montessori Ltd](/creche/busy-bees-montessori-ltd-clones.md), Clones · Regulation 29 — Premises - The frog shaped plastic covered sofa was in a defective condition as it was torn at the side. This does not allow for effective cleaning - Strong duct tape was applied to the tear on the frog sofa in the Bumblebee Room. A new check list for large equipment has been added for deputy manager to complete 3 March 2025 ##### [Rockcorry Community Preschool](/creche/rockcorry-community-preschool-rockcorry.md), Rockcorry · Regulation 29 — Premises - There was stagnant water in the sink in the children’s sanitary accommodation as it was not draining away - The blockage in the sink was unblocked following the inspection. Checking the sinks for blockages has been added to the daily risk assessment checklist 23 September 2024 ##### [Knockatallon Community Childcare](/creche/knockatallon-community-childcare-scotstown.md), Scotstown · Regulation 29 — Premises - 1. In the sanitary area of the Preschool Room the paint at the bottom of the wall meeting the floor was bubbling, in disrepair and required repainting - 1. In the sanitary area, new PVC skirting board was fitted, the walls were cleaned and painted. The registered provider has updated the risk assessment policy in order to help eliminate health and safety hazards within the setting 11 June 2024 ##### [Newbliss Childcare Services](/creche/newbliss-childcare-services-newbliss.md), Newbliss · Regulation 29 — Premises - (d) In the Little Buds Room, the corners of the blue floor mat at the climbing frame were torn and in a state of disrepair - (d)A new mat has been obtained for the climbing frame. The registered provider will talk to staff about the importance of carrying out the risk assessment in the room and that anything torn or ripped needs to be identified and reported 4 April 2024 ##### [Inis Óg Childcare Ltd](/creche/inis-og-childcare-ltd-inniskeen.md), Inniskeen · Regulation 29 — Premises - 1. In the sleep room off the hallway, a section of the wall had large brown stains and the plaster was cracked in places and had ‘bubbles’ evident. A cot was located next to this area. 2. One of the sinks in the Woddler Room sanitary area was partially blocked. The water was observed collecting in the sink and was very slow to drain - 1. The wall has been repaired by being sanded down and painted. Management have contacted the builder who will investigate the cause and resurface the wall when the service is closed in the summer holidays. This poses no safety concern to the children. 2. The sink has been unclogged and the water is now draining correctly. Sinks will now be checked daily as part of room risk assessment to ensure free flowing drainage 27 March 2024 ##### [Fingers & Toes Community Childcare & Education Centre](/creche/fingers-toes-community-childcare-education-centre-castleblayney.md), Castleblayney · Regulation 29 — Premises - (e)Although not observed on the day of inspection the service had insufficient nappy changing facilities to accommodate the number of children in nappies attending the Baby Room as 1 nappy changing mat was available for use. The requirement is that 1 nappy changing mat and 1 wash hand basin is available for every 11 children. The records demonstrated that on some dates 13 children were in attendance. This was also confirmed by the staff. Additionally, one staff member was observed asking if they could take a child first who was soiled to get their nappy changed ahead of another child who was being lifted to go and have their nappy changed - (e)Funding to install a 2nd nappy changing unit for the baby room has been secured and work is to be completed by the end of August 2024. Summary Comment The registered provider has given assurances that an additional nappy changing unit will be installed by the end of the summer. This assurance has been accepted and nappy changing facilities will be reviewed at the next inspection ### Regulation 29 in other counties - [Carlow](/regulation/29/carlow.md) - [Cavan](/regulation/29/cavan.md) - [Clare](/regulation/29/clare.md) - [Cork](/regulation/29/cork.md) - [Donegal](/regulation/29/donegal.md) - [Dublin](/regulation/29/dublin.md) - [Galway](/regulation/29/galway.md) - [Kerry](/regulation/29/kerry.md) - [Kildare](/regulation/29/kildare.md) - [Kilkenny](/regulation/29/kilkenny.md) - [Laois](/regulation/29/laois.md) - [Leitrim](/regulation/29/leitrim.md) - [Limerick](/regulation/29/limerick.md) - [Longford](/regulation/29/longford.md) - [Louth](/regulation/29/louth.md) - [Mayo](/regulation/29/mayo.md) - [Meath](/regulation/29/meath.md) - [Offaly](/regulation/29/offaly.md) - [Roscommon](/regulation/29/roscommon.md) - [Sligo](/regulation/29/sligo.md) - [Tipperary](/regulation/29/tipperary.md) - [Waterford](/regulation/29/waterford.md) - [Westmeath](/regulation/29/westmeath.md) - [Wexford](/regulation/29/wexford.md) - [Wicklow](/regulation/29/wicklow.md) --- Página: https://creche-inspection-reports.pages.dev/regulation/29/monaghan/ Fonte: Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Recolha: 2026-09-11