Child care center ·
2517 SAM HOUSTON AVE, Huntsville, TX 77340-6154 ·
License 877745
Capacity 144. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One caregiver who transports children did not have current annual transportation safety training as required. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walkthrough the caregiver in the dark blue classroom stated they had six children, but there were seven children present. On the playground classes were combined and there were a total of 13 children. Both caregivers present gave the wrong number of children which only added up to ten children. One caregiver did not know how many children they had and the other caregiver did not account for the children they were watching when another teacher left to change a diaper. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation supervision was not in compliance when an incident in care occurred as caregivers were using cell phones and were sitting down at times and were not up and walking around and actively supervising the playground the entirety of their time on the playground. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
10 of 27 staff members did not have the required cpr or cpr renewal. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the pink classroom a cabinet was unlocked and cleaning supplies and chemicals were accessible to children. Note: A photo was taken. The cabinet was locked after it was addressed. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A combined classroom with a specified age group of three years old was out of ratio as there were sixteen children with one caregiver. Note: One child was moved to another classroom to address the issue. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
3 of 4 staff members have not completed the annual transportation safety training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walk through the caregiver in Room 2 said they had twelve children present, but there were thirteen children present. Note: This was a different caregiver than the caregivers who did not know the count during the inspection being followed up on. |
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| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walk through three occupied classrooms had cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals accessible to children. A couple other classrooms children use also had the same issue, but the classrooms did not currently have children in them. Note: A few photos were taken. Note: During the inspection the assistant director immediately addressed the issue and the chemicals were locked or moved. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I did not observe a background check submitted for a caregiver present at the center and working in a classroom. Note: The background check was submitted during the inspection. |
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| 3 | — |
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not complete the liability insurance annual verification requirement. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation two caregivers were using their cell phones on the playground when an incident in care occurred. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
A staff member and the director that are required to have annual transportation safety training did not have documentation of current training. Note: Both completed the training during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policies did not include the criteria the operation uses to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. It was also noted the Licensing section needs updated and that the policies need to include procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The three vehicles used for transportation had electronic safety alarms that do not currently work. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
When checking the stored medication it was observed an epi pen for a child expired October of 2024 and Children's Tylenol for a child expired November of 2024. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
10 of 27 staff members did not have the required cpr or cpr renewal. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
2 of 8 personnel files evaluated were short the required number of annual training hours. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Information gathered in the investigation substantiated supervision was not compliant on a morning when a child was hurt twice by another child in care. There was ample staffing in the classroom, but caregivers were not positioned appropriately so that all children could be seen and there was a lack of awareness of tending to a crying child and assessing and comforting them. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Documentation was not available showing the director has current First Aid and CPR. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver had CPR that was not compliant because it did not include hands-on based instruction. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The former director is no longer the director which was not reported to licensing. Note: This was reported to me during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two children with medication stored at the center had medication that was expired. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a food allergy had an emergency plan but it was not signed by a healthcare professional and it stated an epi pen and Bendryl were required but neither of them were on site. Another child had an allergy that was not a food allergy and had a plan signed by a healthcare professional but the required epi pen and Benadryl were not on site. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
I observed two infants (over 12 months) in one of the infant rooms who were alseep in their cribs with cups. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A playhouse on the playground had a cracked bench and a cracked grill. Note: Photos were taken. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual written CPSC notification had not been completed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation that fire drills were conducted in July or August. The last documented fire drill was June. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
The first aid kit was not complete and was missing tweezers. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver had expired first aid and cpr. Four other caregivers did not have required cpr. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not complete the annual liability insurance verification as required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a food allergy had an emergency plan but it was not signed by a healthcare professional and it stated an epi pen and Bendryl were required but neither of them were on site. Another child had an allergy that was not a food allergy and had a plan signed by a healthcare professional but the required epi pen and Benadryl were not on site. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two children with medication stored at the center had medication that was expired. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation that fire drills were conducted in July or August. The last documented fire drill was June. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The three vehicles used for transportation had electronic safety alarms that do not currently work. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
The first aid kit was not complete and was missing tweezers. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
3 of 4 staff members have not completed the annual transportation safety training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
10 of 27 staff members did not have the required cpr or cpr renewal. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not complete the liability insurance annual verification requirement. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walkthrough the caregiver in the dark blue classroom stated they had six children, but there were seven children present. On the playground classes were combined and there were a total of 13 children. Both caregivers present gave the wrong number of children which only added up to ten children. One caregiver did not know how many children they had and the other caregiver did not account for the children they were watching when another teacher left to change a diaper. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation supervision was not in compliance when an incident in care occurred as caregivers were using cell phones and were sitting down at times and were not up and walking around and actively supervising the playground the entirety of their time on the playground. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
When checking the stored medication it was observed an epi pen for a child expired October of 2024 and Children's Tylenol for a child expired November of 2024. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver had CPR that was not compliant because it did not include hands-on based instruction. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not complete the annual liability insurance verification as required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One caregiver who transports children did not have current annual transportation safety training as required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
I observed two infants (over 12 months) in one of the infant rooms who were alseep in their cribs with cups. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the pink classroom a cabinet was unlocked and cleaning supplies and chemicals were accessible to children. Note: A photo was taken. The cabinet was locked after it was addressed. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policies did not include the criteria the operation uses to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. It was also noted the Licensing section needs updated and that the policies need to include procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The former director is no longer the director which was not reported to licensing. Note: This was reported to me during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walk through the caregiver in Room 2 said they had twelve children present, but there were thirteen children present. Note: This was a different caregiver than the caregivers who did not know the count during the inspection being followed up on. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walk through three occupied classrooms had cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals accessible to children. A couple other classrooms children use also had the same issue, but the classrooms did not currently have children in them. Note: A few photos were taken. Note: During the inspection the assistant director immediately addressed the issue and the chemicals were locked or moved. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
2 of 8 personnel files evaluated were short the required number of annual training hours. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver had expired first aid and cpr. Four other caregivers did not have required cpr. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A playhouse on the playground had a cracked bench and a cracked grill. Note: Photos were taken. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
A staff member and the director that are required to have annual transportation safety training did not have documentation of current training. Note: Both completed the training during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A combined classroom with a specified age group of three years old was out of ratio as there were sixteen children with one caregiver. Note: One child was moved to another classroom to address the issue. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
10 of 27 staff members did not have the required cpr or cpr renewal. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I did not observe a background check submitted for a caregiver present at the center and working in a classroom. Note: The background check was submitted during the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Information gathered in the investigation substantiated supervision was not compliant on a morning when a child was hurt twice by another child in care. There was ample staffing in the classroom, but caregivers were not positioned appropriately so that all children could be seen and there was a lack of awareness of tending to a crying child and assessing and comforting them. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Documentation was not available showing the director has current First Aid and CPR. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation two caregivers were using their cell phones on the playground when an incident in care occurred. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual written CPSC notification had not been completed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
I observed two infants (over 12 months) in one of the infant rooms who were alseep in their cribs with cups. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver had CPR that was not compliant because it did not include hands-on based instruction. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Information gathered in the investigation substantiated supervision was not compliant on a morning when a child was hurt twice by another child in care. There was ample staffing in the classroom, but caregivers were not positioned appropriately so that all children could be seen and there was a lack of awareness of tending to a crying child and assessing and comforting them. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walk through three occupied classrooms had cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals accessible to children. A couple other classrooms children use also had the same issue, but the classrooms did not currently have children in them. Note: A few photos were taken. Note: During the inspection the assistant director immediately addressed the issue and the chemicals were locked or moved. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation that fire drills were conducted in July or August. The last documented fire drill was June. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walk through the caregiver in Room 2 said they had twelve children present, but there were thirteen children present. Note: This was a different caregiver than the caregivers who did not know the count during the inspection being followed up on. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policies did not include the criteria the operation uses to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. It was also noted the Licensing section needs updated and that the policies need to include procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
3 of 4 staff members have not completed the annual transportation safety training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
When checking the stored medication it was observed an epi pen for a child expired October of 2024 and Children's Tylenol for a child expired November of 2024. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
I did not observe a background check submitted for a caregiver present at the center and working in a classroom. Note: The background check was submitted during the inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual written CPSC notification had not been completed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver had expired first aid and cpr. Four other caregivers did not have required cpr. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two children with medication stored at the center had medication that was expired. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
In the pink classroom a cabinet was unlocked and cleaning supplies and chemicals were accessible to children. Note: A photo was taken. The cabinet was locked after it was addressed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A combined classroom with a specified age group of three years old was out of ratio as there were sixteen children with one caregiver. Note: One child was moved to another classroom to address the issue. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation supervision was not in compliance when an incident in care occurred as caregivers were using cell phones and were sitting down at times and were not up and walking around and actively supervising the playground the entirety of their time on the playground. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not complete the annual liability insurance verification as required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a food allergy had an emergency plan but it was not signed by a healthcare professional and it stated an epi pen and Bendryl were required but neither of them were on site. Another child had an allergy that was not a food allergy and had a plan signed by a healthcare professional but the required epi pen and Benadryl were not on site. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
10 of 27 staff members did not have the required cpr or cpr renewal. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
A staff member and the director that are required to have annual transportation safety training did not have documentation of current training. Note: Both completed the training during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The three vehicles used for transportation had electronic safety alarms that do not currently work. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walkthrough the caregiver in the dark blue classroom stated they had six children, but there were seven children present. On the playground classes were combined and there were a total of 13 children. Both caregivers present gave the wrong number of children which only added up to ten children. One caregiver did not know how many children they had and the other caregiver did not account for the children they were watching when another teacher left to change a diaper. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
2 of 8 personnel files evaluated were short the required number of annual training hours. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Documentation was not available showing the director has current First Aid and CPR. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
The first aid kit was not complete and was missing tweezers. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation two caregivers were using their cell phones on the playground when an incident in care occurred. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not complete the liability insurance annual verification requirement. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A playhouse on the playground had a cracked bench and a cracked grill. Note: Photos were taken. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One caregiver who transports children did not have current annual transportation safety training as required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
10 of 27 staff members did not have the required cpr or cpr renewal. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The former director is no longer the director which was not reported to licensing. Note: This was reported to me during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not complete the annual liability insurance verification as required. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walk through the caregiver in Room 2 said they had twelve children present, but there were thirteen children present. Note: This was a different caregiver than the caregivers who did not know the count during the inspection being followed up on. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
2 of 8 personnel files evaluated were short the required number of annual training hours. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual written CPSC notification had not been completed. |
— |
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