Kidz Konnection Inc.
A child care center in Zebulon, North Carolina 27597
100 East Judd Street, Zebulon, North Carolina 27597. (919) 404-1992.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 54 violations in the last three years
- Aug 52026 the latest visit on record
- 69 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?
24 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Aug 5, 2026.
54 violations cited in the last three years, 54 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
54 violations in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 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.
Aug 5, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
“The refrigerator in the Infant classroom was reading 50 degrees during my visit.”
Nov 13, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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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. One new staff member took CPR from an organization that was not approved by DCDEE.”
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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. One new staff member took a First Aid class from an organization that was not approved by DCDEE.”
Jul 22, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current activity plan was not posted in the school age classroom.”
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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.
“One staff member did not have emergency information on file.”
Jul 14, 2025: unannounced10 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“The faceplate was missing to an electrical outlet in the classroom with three and four year old children. I also observed the bottom piece of a gutter on the outside of the center located on the playground missing leaving sharp ends exposed.”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“The toys on the outside playground were observed heavily covered in mildew.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“Two staff did not have a current annual health questionnaire on file.”
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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.
“The bathroom door in the classroom for the two/three/four year old children was observed to have a lot of dirt and grime. Additionally in this classroom, there was a spot of peeling paint on a wall underneath a pink bunny bulletin board. In the classroom with three/four year old children, I observed dried food and grime on the side of the sink as well as a spot on the wall beside the sink that has paint peeling.”
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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.
“Two staff did not have updated emergency information on file.”
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For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.
“The required amount of materials were not present in the infant classroom. During the visit today, I observed one wooden shelf with about 10-12 soft toys and no other items for the children which were accessible.”
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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.
“The toys present were not sufficient in quantity to allow for a range of activities.”
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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.
“Two staff did not complete the required Health and safety training.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
“The menus which were posted were dated June 2025.”
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The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
“Six staff did not have documentation on file that a professional development plan was reviewed and updated.”
May 7, 2025: unannounced6 violations
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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.
“A child did not wash their hands after using the bathroom.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“Three staff did not have updated staff development plans in the files.”
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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.
“I did not observe a first aid kit or a fire extinguisher on the transportation van.”
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Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
“A staff member served children candy without washing their hands prior to serving the children.”
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Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
“The outdoor toys were observed to have heavy mildew and are in a need of a deep cleaning.”
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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.
“One seat belt on the transportation van did not function properly during my visit.”
Apr 14, 2025: unannounced9 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“A staff members bag which had a small bottle of hand sanitizer and a tube of vaseline was sitting on a shelf in the Toddler classroom accessible to the children. There was also a black power cord which was partially exposed which is a tripping hazard tot he children and could additionally be a safety concern if this is a source of power for the center.”
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“The fire evacuation routes displaying the current floor plan of the center was not posted. The smoke detector outside of the Infant room was also observed chirping and not functioning as intended in the event of a power failure.”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“There were numerous toys on the outside playground which had heavy mildew on them. There was also an Infant buggy on one side of the playground which had small puddles of mildew and pollen water in the seats.”
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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.
“A written feeding plan was missing for one of three children in the Toddler classroom based on the ages indicated on the Nutrition program attendance.”
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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.
“There were five outlets observed uncovered in the two year old classroom and three outlets observed uncovered in the preschool age classroom.”
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Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.
“The gate door leading to Arendell Avenue was partially open and did not not firmly latch which would allow a child to get outside of the fenced area.”
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The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
“An updated EMC plan was not on file at the center. A staff member who is no longer employed with the center is listed on the EMC plan as the alternate contact.”
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The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.
“Written feeding plans for two children in the Toddler classroom were not updated and still reflected when the children were being bottle fed.”
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Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
“A green/blue/white ball in the Toddler classroom had heavy grime and dirt and needs to be cleaned or removed from the classroom. There were also numerous items on the outside playground which had heavy mildew and need to be deep cleaned.”
Mar 31, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“An incident log was not completed for all incidents which occurred during the January 2025 to March 2025 timeframe.”
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Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.
“Incident Reports on file did not include all of the required information as required in Child Care Rule.”
Feb 4, 2025: unannounced4 violations
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All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
“An infant was observed holding a bottle eating while sitting in a bouncy seat.”
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Children used space that was not approved.
“A child was observed napping on a cot in an unapproved space.”
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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.
“During my review of staff files and other program records in a classroom beside the PreK classroom, I heard a staff member in the Pre-K classroom use an inappropriate, harsh tone with a child who was not napping and stated to the child “I said put your head down.””
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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.
“One staff member did not have proof on file that the Shaken Baby Syndrome Trauma policy was reviewed.”
Nov 26, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
“The Infant classroom had one staff member with two infants ages 0-12 months, four-one year-old children and one- two year-old child.”
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The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
“The center did not meet the permit restriction pertaining to enhanced staff/child ratios as observed during visit on 11-26-24.”
Nov 20, 2024: unannounced10 violations
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A child’s hands were not washed after each diaper change.
“Two children’s hands were not washed after diaper changes.”
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All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
“Staff member did not wash their hands after diapering two children.”
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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.
“The sink cabinet in the Toddler classroom was observed to be covered in grime and dirt.”
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Appropriate discipline practices were not followed.
“Staff member sent a child to stand with their nose touching the wall for a period of eighteen (18) minutes. Staff member was observed slamming a door on a child who was entering the bathroom. Staff member grabbed a child by their collar of their shirt and drug child across the floor. Staff member was observed pushing a child, jerking children by their arms and hitting a child on the side of the child’s head. Staff member also observed slapping a child on the side of the head.”
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“A staff member was observed stepping outside of the four/five year-old classroom out of sight of the classroom for a period of 4-5 seconds. It was also observed that no lighting was present during naptime causing supervision to be compromised in this same classroom.”
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Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
“The diaper changing table was not cleaned after each diaper change.”
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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.
“One child was observed eating lunch alone and using the top of a bookshelf as a table for the child’s plate. Staff member threw a blanket at a child during naptime.”
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Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
“The sink in the Dramatic Play area in the Toddler classroom was missing.”
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Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
“Staff member was observed serving snack to the children without washing hands prior to serving snack.”
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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.
“One section of the outdoor playground was covered in leaves during my visit.”
May 13, 2024: unannounced6 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“One outlet was uncovered in the Dramatic Play area in the 3-5 yr old classroom. The slide on the ladder climber on the outside playground was cracked which is a safety concern for the children. The silver bar on the top of a section of the outside fence is missing a cover which has an exposed sharp side which is a safety concern for the children.”
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All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
“One child in the one year old classroom did not have any linens on their cot during nap time.”
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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.
“A substitution to the posted menu was served to the children but not indicated on the menus.”
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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.
“One staff member did not complete the module pertaining to Medications in Child Care as part of the completion of Health & Safety training.”
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Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
“Current allergy lists were not posted in the Kitchen where food is prepared. The most recent revision date which was documented on the list present was 2021.”
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Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
“Four staff did not have all of the required ongoing training hours.”
All 24 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 5, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| May 7, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| May 13, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Mar 12, 2026.
- Licensed for 69 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 92003176.
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: Kidz Konnection 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: 3 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 470 child care providers in Wake County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 54.
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 |
|---|---|
| Heritage Christian Academy Daycare | 1 |
| Jan’s Day Care | 6 |
| Kidz Konnection Inc. This child care provider | 54 |
| Wakelon Elementary | 0 |
| Little Sprouts Academy | 26 |
| Little Sprouts Academy: the Hocutt Center | 22 |
| Loving Hands Childcare | 1 |
| Steps & Stages Too | 13 |
| McMillion’s Little Learners | 0 |
| Stella Lowery Small Day Care Home | 6 |
| Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood | 2 |
| The Happy Face Preschool | 3 |
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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