Regulation 29 in Wexford
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.
19 May 2026
Blackstairs Community Playschool, Enniscorthy · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) The couches in preschool rooms 2 were worn, torn and needed to be replaced
Provider's corrective action:
- The coaches have been replaced and there are new couches in their place
22 April 2026
Askamore Childcare Centre CLG, Gorey · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (e) The inspectors observed that there were 3 toilets and 3 handwash basins provided in a shared toilet facility, for the total of 34 preschool children in attendance in the Ladybird and Butterfly classrooms on the day of inspection. Records confirmed that up to 39 children have attended on some dates. The recommended number of toilets and handwash basins recommended for management of infectious disease in childcare facilities and childcare settings is 1 toilet and 1 handwash basin per 11 children. This non-compliance was previously identified on inspection in 2025 and the registered provider stated in their response that works would be completed within 2 to 3 months, this work has not commenced
Provider's corrective action:
- With regards to the issue with the Montessori bathrooms needing an additional toilet and hand wash basin, we are in contact with two different plumbers and are awaiting them to come back to us with a quote and following this quote work will then take place to have the work done. We plan to have this work completed before the start of the new term in September; work will have to be carried out during the summer months when the number of children attending the centre are lower to ensure their daily routine is not disturbed by the works
16 April 2026
Explore and Discover Childcare, Tagoat · Regulation 29 — Premises
- There was a lack of maintenance within some areas of the service. For example: Areas in the playrooms and around the service required dusting and cleaning. Open low shelves in one of the playrooms which were accessible to children were cluttered and mixed with items. Areas in the playrooms required painting as paint was missing and areas were marked
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted the following response to address the non-compliances: Corrective and Preventive Action The room cleaning rota procedure was discussed with all staff to ensure all areas are properly cleaned on a daily basis. Shelves were decluttered of multiple resources, leaving one resource on each shelf. All rooms are checked by the person in charge and signed off on when cleaning is properly completed to the required standard of cleanliness. Resources are rotated regularly to maintain interest for children and opportunities to develop varied skills of numeracy, literacy, creativity, problem-solving and music
14 January 2026
Paisti Beaga CLG, Broadway · Regulation 29 — Premises
- There was a general lack of maintenance and cleaning within the service. For example: Areas in the playroom required painting and walls needed treatment for dampness. The cabinet designated for the safe storage of medication was cluttered and used for non-medical items. Open low shelves in the playroom which were accessible to children were cluttered and mixed with items such as files and equipment not for the sole use by the children. Blankets, mats and cushions in the rest area were not adequately clean
Provider's corrective action:
- The service submitted the following response to address the non-compliances: Corrective and Preventive Action A finance meeting with our Board of Directors will take place in the coming weeks to discuss a budget for painting and treating our preschool room. We are also in the process of applying for a grant through the Dept of Rural and Community Development, to help us fund maintenance works in our building. Our medicine cabinet has been cleaned and organised with only medical equipment. Our shelves have also been organised. These shelves can quickly untidy as we about our very busy days. Our quiet area mats and pillows are washed regularly
10 December 2025
Bumbles Bees Creche, Whiterock Hill · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) 1. The premises showed signs of excessive wear and tear due to lack of maintenance. As an example, the Ladybug Room walls had chipped paint and small holes with exposed plaster, window boards had exposed timber and high traffic areas such as beside the light switch were visibly soiled. 2. The entrance lobby was cluttered and used for storage of items such as boxes of tiles which were not essential for use in the service
Provider's corrective action:
- 1. Following the inspection, all areas of wear and tear identified in the Ladybug Room were reviewed. A professional decorator has been booked to carry out the required repairs and redecoration. This work is scheduled to be completed over a long bank holiday weekend when the service is closed to children. High- traffic areas, including those beside light switches, have been cleaned and sanitised as part of the service’s daily cleaning schedule. A planned premises maintenance programme has been introduced to ensure that wear and tear is identified and addressed in a timely manner. This includes regular visual checks of walls, windows, floors and high-traffic areas by the Registered Provider. 2. The entrance lobby has been cleared of all non-essential stored items, including boxes of tiles, and restored to its intended use as a clear and safe entrance and exit area. Storage arrangements have been reviewed to ensure that corridors, entrances and circulation areas are not used for storage of non- essential items. A designated storage area is now used for all maintenance and building materials
19 June 2025
Rainbow Childcare, Wexford · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) 1. There were electrical flexes left exposed and unfinished in the baby room. It is acknowledged that they were out of reach of the children. 2. In the waddler nappy changing area, there was a hole in the wall beside the nappy changing unit. 3. The skirting boards throughout the service were not painted and scuffed in a number of places. Therefore, they could not be cleaned adequately. 4. In the baby room and waddler room paint on the walls was scuffed, marked and peeling off
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted the following response: Corrective and Preventive Action The electrician has returned and tidied up all flexes. The painter is due to return to finish the skirting boards and doors at the earliest possible opportunity. The waddler room has been repainted. Staff have been asked to bring any defects in the building to my attention as they arise
10 June 2025
Maple Tree Nursery, New Ross · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) The service required some work to be completed including painting and general maintenance. For example: 1. There was plaster chipped off the wall in the junior ECCE room. 2. Doors were marked and stained. 3. The sofa in the senior ECCE room was worn and stained. 4. The sofa in the junior ECCE room was visibly stained and marked. 5. The straps on the three highchairs in the nursery room were visibly stained and had ingrained food debris. 6. There was masking tape that appeared to be holding together the legs of the highchairs in the nursery room. 7. The soft play mats on the floor in the nursery room were frayed and torn at the edges
Provider's corrective action:
- 1.2. Maintenance will be carried out more frequently as required. 3.4. Sofas will be steam cleaned more frequently as required. 5. Straps on the highchairs will be washed weekly. 6. A washable rug is now in place in the baby room which can be laundered as required. 7. The highchairs have been replaced
21 May 2025
Kickstart Education + Childcare, Gorey · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) Areas of the service required cleaning, dusting and repainting. The children’s bathroom and staff toilet had dusty surfaces, dirty skirting boards, peeling paint on walls and skirting boards. The toilets were not clean, and cobwebs were visible
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted the following response: Corrective and Preventive Action The service has closed for summer holidays and the team have initiated a comprehensive and thorough cleaning and painting of the entire building. All rooms, skirting boards, and doors will be cleaned and painted in preparation for reopening in August. Following the team meeting staff have reviewed the cleaning protocol and practice. All educators will be required to ensure the restrooms are cleaned after each use
17 October 2024
Daisy Daycare Creche, New Ross · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (d) There was maintenance required in the outdoor area. There were weeds and nettles growing from the fence in the outdoor area. There was a bench for children to sit at which had a broken table which needed to be repaired
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider has carried out work in the outdoor area since the inspection. The area has been power hosed, and weeds removed from the perimeter fence. The service has now included the weeding of the outdoor area on the cleaning schedule in place in the service
14 February 2024
Eleanor's Preschool and Afterschool, Wexford · Regulation 29 — Premises
- (c) The temperature in the toddler room was taken at several intervals on the day of inspection. At 12.50 pm the temperature was recorded at 15.50C. At 2.30 pm the temperature was recorded at 16.40C. The temperature in care rooms in a preschool service are required to be maintained between 180C and 220C for the comfort of the children attending the service. (d) There was no warm water flowing from the hot tap in the senior ecce room. Children are required to have access to warm thermostatically controlled water at all times to support effective hand washing in a preschool service
Provider's corrective action:
- (c) A wall heater has been installed on the wall of the toddler room. A wall thermometer has also been installed in the room. The registered provider will ensure the temperature will be checked daily to ensure the temperature is maintained between 180C and 220C for the comfort of the children attending the service. (d) Maintenance work was carried out on the taps in the senior ecce room on the day following the inspection. The registered provider and the staff will check thermostatically controlled water is available at all times in the senior ecce room
8 February 2024
Rainbow Childcare at Tara Villa, Barntown · Regulation 29 — Premises
- There was evidence of a black substance that had the appearance of mould along the side entrance door, wall, floor and all along by the fridge in the entrance hall
- The entrance hall was cluttered and used for storage
Provider's corrective action:
- The black substance has been removed. This area has been added to the cleaning schedule to ensure no such buildup occurs again. The hallways have been cleared. A sign is in place to remind the team not to use the area for storage
11 December 2023
Bright Beginnings, Castlebridge · Regulation 29 — Premises
- General maintenance and upkeep were required: (d) Flooring in the Purple Panthers toilet was unfinished, with no cleanable/wipeable flooring. The edges in the sink units in the Purple Panthers room were unfinished, which poses as infection control risk as it cannot be cleaned. (e) One of the toilets in the Leonie Oraiste room was broken and out of order
Provider's corrective action:
- The registered provider submitted the following response to address the non-compliances: Corrective and Preventive Action: (d) Bathroom is being measured and replacement of flooring will then be installed. Sinks are being replaced and edges will be completed, and all the area will be furnished and boxed in. (e) The toilet has been fixed and cistern lid replaced