Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC
A child care center in Farmville, North Carolina 27828
8527 West Marlboro Road, Farmville, North Carolina 27828. (252) 753-7100.
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The short answer
- 53 violations in the last three years
- Sep 292026 the latest visit on record
- 73 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?
10 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 29, 2026.
53 violations cited in the last three years, 53 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
53 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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 3, 2026: unannounced14 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Staff hired on 10/4/22 did not have a qualification letter on file.”
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“In classroom space #4 light balances were out for two of the four light fixtures. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2826.”
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All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
“The air conditioning unit for the white mini bus was not secure and hanging from the top of the bus.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“Annual evaluations and staff development plans were not on file for each staff member.”
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Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
“Eight children out of fourteen children being transported did not have emergency information including a photograph available.”
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Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
“The menu reflected muffins, oranges and milk for breakfast the children were observed eating donut sticks, bananas, and milk. The menu for lunch reflected chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, oranges, and milk. The children were served sliced bread, chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, and milk.”
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Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.
“Children in classroom space #4 were observed eating donut sticks for breakfast.”
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For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.
“The list to document attendance for children being transported to and from schools was not available.”
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Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
“Staff hired on 8/11/21 had a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training dated 7/20/21 on file. Staff did not complete the five year renewal.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“One of four children records reviewed did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment.”
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Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.
“An open carton of Goldfish and a box of Triscuit Crackers were stored on top of the kitchen counter.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“Staff hired on 10/23/23 did not have completed health and safety trainings on file.”
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The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
“Staff did not review the emergency medical care plan annually.”
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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.
“The previous revision date was 4/2025 and the current review was completed on 8/2/2025.”
Sep 9, 2025: unannounced13 violations
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A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
“One of six children’s records reviewed did not include a parent acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy.”
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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.
“The staff lounge door was unlocked, stored inside was a container of Kleen Strip Paint thinner and Zep Wipes.”
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Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
“Permission to transport forms for thirty-three children being transported were not on file.”
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Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
“The staff medical report on file for a staff member hired on 7/1/25 was dated 7/31/25.”
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Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
“Emergency information forms on file for two staff members were dated 9/3/24 and one staff member hired on 7/1/25 did not have an emergency information form on file.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“Five hours of orientation was documented within the first two weeks for staff hired on 7/1/25.”
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Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
“Emergency Information was not on file for thirty three children documented as being transported on the transportation logs.”
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First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
“The Chevy Mini bus did not have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher. The Chevy Express van did not have a fire extinguisher.”
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Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
“Staff hired on 7/2/17 had a training on file dated 7/23/18.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“Thirteen incident reports completed from March 2025-August 2025 were not documented on the incident log.”
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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. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/26/24.”
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The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
“There was a piece of wood behind the toilet in the bathroom in classroom space #3. There was a broken shelf in classroom space #2, and on the playground there were two pieces of debris and a broken airplane riding toy.”
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Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
“Registration for the Chevy Minibus expired April 2025 and registration for the Chevy Express van expired on May 2025.”
Apr 15, 2025: unannounced4 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. The administrator did not complete the ABCMS Provider portal training or create the facility roster.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Staff A. Randolph hired on 11/25/24 did not have documentation of orientation received on file.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“The EPR Plan did not include the relocation and reunification process. The section for evacuation out of neighborhood and onsite was undefined.”
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The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
“There was four active ant hills on the preschool playground and four seats on the seesaw were broken.”
Sep 24, 2024: unannounced14 violations
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A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
“One of eight children’s records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“In classroom space #4 the sink was clogged, on the school age playground the seats on the seesaw were broken, the bolts on the xylophone were protruding, and there was a broken hula hoop near the back fence. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill. In classroom space #2 the black storage shelf was broken, the pillow in the soft area was ripped open, and a storage bin was torn.”
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A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
“One of eight children’s records reviewed did not include parents acknowledgement of the summary of NC Child Care Laws.”
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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.
“In classroom space #2 stored in an unlocked cabinet was a jog of bleach, Febreeze Air Freshener Mist, Windex, and Zep Wipes. On the Yellow mini bus there was a White Barn Spray Air Freshener in the center console”
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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.
“Sleep charts for one of three infants did not have the time or positioned indicated for the dates of 9/12/24-9/20/24 and 9/20/24. There were two sleep records available for the month of September but there was not identifying information on the records.”
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Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
“Eight of thirty children being transported did not have emergency information including a picture on file.”
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Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
“Staff K. Johnson, S. Smith, N. Lawrence, M. Spruill, and J. Jones did not complete the five year renewal of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training”
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Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
“One of eight children’s records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities operational policies on file.”
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Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
“One of eight children’s records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities parent participation on file.”
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Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.
“In the kitchen a container of Idahoan Potatoes and Goldfish in the cabinet were not sealed. Groceries were stored on the counter that included hotdogs, cheese, rolls of ground beef, and a bag of lettuce.”
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Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
“The white Chevrolet van did not have a “no smoking” sign.”
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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 of eight children’s records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities discipline policy on file.”
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The EPR Plan did not include evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency.
“The facilities EPR plan did not include the floor plan, or evacuation map.”
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The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
“One of eight children’s records reviewed did not have parents acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities tobacco policy on file.”
Jun 5, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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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.
“In classroom space #4, a child was observed attempting to exit the classroom space through a door that lead to the outdoor space #1. Staff N. Lawrence stopped the child from going through the door by grabbing the door and redirecting the child, the staff was also observed pulling the child by the arms from the floor, after the child fell to the floor .”
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Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
“In classroom space #4 there was a bag of Ruffles chips on the desk and a Bojangles cup in the desk.”
May 29, 2024: unannounced6 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.
“A can of paint was sitting on the floor next to the door in classroom space #2.”
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An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
“Three children under age one did not have a feeding plan in classroom space #4.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“Staff, T. Willoughby hired on 10/23/23 did not have documentation of orientation on file.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“A current incident log was not on file.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“The outdoor learning environment did not include 75 square feet for each child using the space at any one time. Eighteen children enrolled in classroom space #1 were observed during play in outdoor space #1. The capacity for outdoor space #1 is thirteen children per seventy-five square feet.”
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The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
“In outdoor space #2 the grass was tall creating conditions to attract pest and there was elven pieces of debris in the space.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 29, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 14 violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 13 violations cited |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 14 violations cited |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| May 29, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since Mar 7, 2023.
- Licensed for 73 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 74000792.
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 taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
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: Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC.
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: 4 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 99 child care providers in Pitt County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 14; this one had 53.
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 |
|---|---|
| H.b. Sugg Elementary Pre-K | 2 |
| Kid’s Paradise Childcare Center, LLC This child care provider | 53 |
| Farmville Head Start Center | 5 |
| Wanda’s Day Care | 9 |
| Stephanie’s Grace Childcare Center | 27 |
| Rising Stars of Farmville | 21 |
| Little Leaders Learning Center LLC | 18 |
| Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Christian Center | 19 |
| Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care | 5 |
| Down Home Child Care | 8 |
| Greenhouse Preschool | 9 |
| Grow Early Learning-Fountain | 7 |
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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Replies
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