747.4401: Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment
Child-Care Homes
As of October 10, 2026, statewide records in this dataset list 64 citations across 55 providers.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 52 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
Sample inspector narratives
An infant booster seat intended for use on the floor or strapped to a chair was placed on top of a table.
Two slides observed in the outdoor playground had broken plastic. This posed a safety hazard as children could accidentally pinch themselves when using the slide. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the broken slides were removed from the outdoor playground.
The operation did not have manufacturer's instructions for outdoor play equipment.
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