Learning Jungle Mooresville
A child care center in Mooresville, North Carolina 28117
203 Singleton Road, Mooresville, North Carolina 28117. (704) 799-1500.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 51 violations in the last three years
- Sep 162026 the latest visit on record
- 193 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
31 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 16, 2026.
51 violations cited in the last three years, 48 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
44 violations in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 16, 2026: unannounced7 violations
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All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
“Two (2) aerosol cleaners were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom in classroom space 3.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“Annual Staff evaluation for five (5) staff members and Staff Development Plan for four (4) staff members were not maintained on files.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“A fire drill was not conducted during the month of May 2026.”
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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
“The medication administration permission form for one (1) diaper cream in classroom space 6 was completed on 8/4/25 and expired on 8/4/26. The medication administration form for one (1) prescription medication for a school aged child completed on 11/4/25 and expired on 5/4/26.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“A lockdown drill was conducted on 2/12/26 and again on 6/4/26.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“One (1) staff member with employment date of 11/8/21 did not complete “Medication in Child Care” training or did not maintain the training certificate on file.”
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The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.
“The acknowledgement form for one (1) staff member for the review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy did not have the date the policy was reviewed and the staff signature. The staff member’s date of employment was 8/3/26.”
May 1, 2026: unannounced5 violations
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A caregiver placed something over the face of a child during rest time.
“Two staff members covered multiple children’s whole bodies including their face and head with blankets on 4/20/26 and 4/24/26.”
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A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
“One staff member aggressively handled a child on a cot on multiple occasions on 4/24/26. A second staff member pushed a child’s head down onto a cot on 4/20/24.”
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Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.
“On 4/20/26 and 4/24/26, two staff members failed to attend to three one year old children, in a nurturing and appropriate manner, when the staff members rabidly patted the children’s backs, placed blankets on the children’s heads, and placed the children on their cots in a way that was not nurturing, during nap time when the children would not remain still on their cots.”
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Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
“One staff member’s qualification letter expired on 3/25/26, and was not renewed at the time of the visit.”
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There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
“The Division confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment regarding physical needs.”
Apr 10, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.
“A two-year-old child in Space 3 was observed being forcefully grabbed by the arm by a teacher, lifted, and carried to the bathroom for diaper changing.”
Mar 20, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“In space 8 it was observed that the cabinet door was broken off the hinges, the soap dispenser for the children was broken and children can not get soap to wash hands, and the blinds were broken.”
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Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.
“Infants in space 1 were not taken outside daily as scheduled.”
Mar 3, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
“Video showed one teacher grabbing a child and moving him in a rough manner. The video also showed the same teacher placed her hand on the child’s shoulder, and it appeared that she applied force in a manner consistent with pushing. The second teacher grabbed the child’s wrist. The child then swung his hand toward the teacher. In response, the teacher pushed the child backward, causing him to make contact with the shelf located behind him.”
Jan 15, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
“It was observed on video footage that the teacher took her hand and pushed the child to the floor. It was also observed that the teacher grabbed the child in a rough manner.”
Dec 1, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
“Children were present in the facility lobby and staff was using inappropriate language while in the present of children during an argument with administrative staff.”
Oct 1, 2025: unannounced11 violations
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A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.
“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Facility have not completed putting staff members on ABCMS provider portal.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff members with the hire date 5/5/25 and 5/21/25 have not completed CPR in 90 days of hire.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff members with the hire date of 5/21/25 and 5/20/25 have not completed First Aid.”
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All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
“Wall in classrooms need to be cleaned and painted. Some classrooms have chipped paint on walls.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“In space one (1) two children sleep charts were not current.”
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Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
“In space 5 children and teachers did not wash hands after outside play.”
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Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.
“In space one(1) and space two(2) children did not have outside play today. The children were not taken outside at the time scheduled on the classroom schedule.”
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Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
“In space three (3) plug covers were missing in one outlet.”
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Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
“In space 3 items were stored in the bathroom.”
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Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer’s instructions.
“On toddler playground surfacing around the tree had a hole which was a hazard for children.”
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Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.
“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section of the gate in the Preschool playground has protrusion areas where screw are sticking out and the gate is not secure.”
Nov 14, 2024: unannounced10 violations
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All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
“All area rugs in all classrooms need to be cleaned.”
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All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
“Walls in all classrooms need to be painted and repaired.”
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For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
“In all classrooms for children under three years of age materials need to be added to all activity areas so there is a sufficient quantity.”
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Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
“2 bottles in infant 2 classroom were not labeled with name of child and current date.”
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“Emergency medication was not stored 5 feet out of children reach.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“Two medications authorization forms for diaper creams did not have an amount to be applied.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“Plastic bags were accessible to children in the two-year-old classroom.”
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The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
“EPR plan needs to be updated.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“Employee’s with the hire dates 9/25/23,8/03/23,07/17/23, 10/19/23, and 10/16/23 have not reviewed the EPR plan annually.”
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When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
“Materials need to be added to all classrooms of children three and up so there is a sufficient amount of materials to all activity areas.”
Jun 20, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff members with hire dates 06/07/23, 11/22/21, and 10/21/22 do not have First Aid Training.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“In space 4 there were 2 medication forms that were not complete. Director completed the blank spaces on the form.”
Mar 14, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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A child’s hands were not washed after each diaper change.
“The child’s hands were not washed after the diaper change. The child’s hands were wiped with a wipe.”
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All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
“Staff member in the infant 2 class did not wash her hands after the diaper change.”
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Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
“Attendance was not done in the classroom for the two year old’s. The director corrected the attendance.”
Nov 27, 2023: unannounced7 violations
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A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.
“One student did not have a copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file.”
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For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
“In the classroom for the 2’s and 3’s there was not a sufficient quantity of material in the center areas.”
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Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.
“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. I observed the last fire inspection was dated 7/21/22.”
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Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.
“One child did not have a copy of the discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“Surfacing for the school-age playground did not meet the depth of the critical height of equipment.”
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The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
“Two children do not have the notification to parent in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.”
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When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
“In the classroom for the three and four year old’s there was not a sufficient quantity of materials for the children to choose the same or different activities.”
All 31 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 16, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| May 14, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| May 7, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| May 1, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
| May 1, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Sep 12, 2025.
- Licensed for 193 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 49000560.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Lj Schools (Carolina), Inc..
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 5 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 80 child care providers in Iredell County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 13; this one had 51.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| J-Bear Child Development Center I | 23 |
| Chesterbrook Academy | 30 |
| Lakeshore Prime Time for Kids | 5 |
| Lake Norman Prime Time for Kids | 23 |
| Ms. Jenny’s Rocking Horse Ranch,llc | 26 |
| Woodland Heights Prime Time for Kids | 11 |
| Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Center | 79 |
| Cline Learning Center of Mooresville | 15 |
| The Learning Experience | 25 |
| Learning Jungle Mooresville This child care provider | 51 |
| Woodland Heights - ISS Staff Childcare | 42 |
| The Goddard School | 14 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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