Images may have been circulated via social media.
Part of the nursery at Gael Scoil on the Green Road was damaged by fire on Sunday night.
Staff reported damage to tyres and cones at the school.
Speaking on Kildare Today, Garda Shane Smyth appealed for witnesses to come forward.
He said images may have been circulated via social media.

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