A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center LLC
A licensed child care center in Whitesboro, Texas 76273
12935 E Us Highway 82, Whitesboro, Texas 76273. (903) 267-3330.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.
- 11 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Cooke County: 2
- 3 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 35 inspections on record
- 4-Star Texas Rising Star rating
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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.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- 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?
11 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 17 child care providers in Cooke County had 2.
35 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 20, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Administering Medication - According to Label Directions, at the report to the state on Aug 17, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Aug 8, 2025
Rated High by Texas: AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited, at the report to the state on Aug 8, 2025
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
11 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 26, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“An ant nest over a foot in length was found against the wall in the operation’s front play area.”
Aug 17, 2026: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
“Operation caregivers were providing Tylenol and similar medication to children under two years of age without a doctor’s note despite the label on those medications requiring a doctor’s consultation before use with children under two years of age.”
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Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“The operation suffered a flood in the infant room in July of 2026 and never reported the issue to CCR.”
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Administering Medication - Original Container with Child’s Name, Date
“Most of the children’s medicine observed at the investigation was not labeled with children’s names.”
Mar 24, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“During the inspection, it was found that one of the dirvers for the operation had not completed their annual transportation training.”
Feb 26, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During the inspection outlets accessible to children in both the two-year old class and three-year old class were not covered by child safety covers. The Director did immediately locate new outlet covers to cover the outlets when the issue was brought to her attention.”
Feb 20, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“The operation’s back building suffered major damage during a January 2026 winter storm that rendered the building unsafe for human occupation. The operation did not report this until late February of 2026. The operation has now permanently closed the building.”
Aug 8, 2025: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the director of the operation had knowledge of concerning behavior by a staff person and continued with that person’s employment, even going so far as to rehire them after terminating them previously.”
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that children in care were abused by daycare staff. It was determined that multiple children in care had photos obtained and utilized to create explicit content.”
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the owner blatantly disregarded the safety of the children by allowing children to be exposed to an unsafe person.”
Feb 2, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation an found deficient. A child received medical attention by a health care professional when dirt was accidentally thrown into the child’s eyes. The operation did not report the incident within the required time-frame.”
47 deficiencies older than three years
Mar 3, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions
“The child safety alarm was not working properly at the time of inspection.”
Jan 23, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“The operation has not reported the total number of employees that left the operation for the previous year.”
Nov 15, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“An employee did not wash their hands after changing a young child’s diaper.”
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Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
“A caregiver used a baby wipe to clean an eight-month-olds hands after a diaper change.”
Sep 26, 2022: assessment1 deficiency
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The operation has not provided CPR and first aid training for two caregivers.”
Aug 24, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“A vehicle used to transport children did not contain a fire extinguisher.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two caregivers present and observed caring for infants during inspection did not have current first aid and CPR.”
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“A caregiver who transports children did not have the required 2 hour annual trainings.”
Jul 13, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two caregiver records did not have documentation of completed orientation.”
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Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“The primary infant caregiver that has been employed for over 90 days does not have the required 24 hours of pre-service.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two caregivers present and observed caring for infants during inspection did not have current first aid and CPR.”
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation was recited for not properly following the requirements of the corrective action.”
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Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“Based on observations made during inspection and information gathered, a four year old child was observed separated from the group for more than four minutes.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child’s record was missing the following immunizations: 2 DTAP, 1 HepB, 1 Polio, 2 PCV, and 1 Hib.”
Jul 1, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder/director has failed to maintain consistent compliance with the minimum standards.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
“During inspection, an infant classroom was observed using wading pools during water activities. There were seven infants observed, with the youngest being ten months old, and three caregivers present.”
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Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
“A classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 months, is being used as a passageway to the outside area.”
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Caregiver in the Infant A class served a child sitting at the table a snack on the bare table.”
Jun 9, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Requirements during evaluation or probation
“During corrective action evaluation, the operation has not met transition log requirements or observation requirements as set by CCR Inspector and Supervisor.”
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder/director has failed to maintain consistent compliance with the minimum standards.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance
“Based on external documentation reviewed and information gathered during inspection, the director has not been maintaining attendance.”
Jun 7, 2022: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation’s staff and director have been taking children through an unlicensed space, into the director’s office for separation when “acting out.” The space presents a number of hazards to the children. There is broken tile through the entrance to the space and building materials.”
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Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, the director/permit holder has been separating children from the group for more than one minute per age.”
Apr 19, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“An child in the Infant B classrooms was observed in one restrictive device for more than 20 minutes.”
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Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“One caregiver supervising children in the infant room does not have documentation of pre-service trainings completed”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Infant A and Toddler classroom’s were both observed to have infants in seats without using the safety straps.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“Two children at the operation do not have updated immunization records on file.”
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Children’s Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“One child at the operation does not have hearing and vision results on file.”
Mar 25, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One caregiver is missing the following required topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
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Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“The operation has three children records that do not have signed statements of policies received on file.”
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Children’s Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“One children does not have hearing and vision results on file.”
Feb 25, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infant feeding plans have not be signed and updated as required.”
Feb 14, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver in the Two’s class was observed not washing their hands following diapering. A caregiver in the Pre-K classroom was observed not washing their hands prior to handing food.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“The operation was observed using a YouTube video with visual aid during nap time in a multiple classroom space.”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“An 18 month old child in the Three’s classroom does not have admission information on file at the operation.”
Jan 28, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Infants and Toddlers were observed being placed at a table to eat snack, without hand washing.”
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Notification of Change in Space
“The operation did not notify regulations of changes to the infant room.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“The one has one child has been enrolled at the operation over one year without a health statement. Another child’s admission packet health statement section was completed.”
Jan 6, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The Infant II/ Toddler classroom had a specified age group of 12-17 months with six children in care and one caregiver.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infant’s written feeding plan have not been signed and updated by a parent/guardian.”
Dec 21, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Caregiver in the mixed group classroom did not know how many children were in care, after transitioning from the restroom.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant’s written feeding plan has not been signed by a parent/guardian.”
Nov 16, 2021: inspection5 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
“The operation has one crib that does not have documentation showing manufacturer type.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“The operation has not been carrying a list of children being transported.”
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Required Immunizations
“Three children records do not have immunization records on file.”
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Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
“Based on information gathered during inspection and external documentation reviewed, the operations infants have not been allowed time for outdoor play.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Promotion of Physical Activity, section has not been added to the operational polices.”
All 46 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Assessment | Outcome pending |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Report to the state | Outcome pending |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 5, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 31, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 4, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 25, 2021.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 62 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 8 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 17 child care providers in Cooke County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 11.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center LLC This child care provider | 11 |
| Tiny Trails | 2 |
| Stepping Stones of First Baptist Gainesville | 0 |
| Angela Vanbebber | Not given |
| Carol Lamkin | 14 |
| April Glass | 4 |
| April Thompson | Not given |
| Kids Care Learning Center | 12 |
| Valerie Alexander | Not given |
| Cornerstone Childcare Center | 1 |
| Lil Leopards Learning Ladder | 2 |
| Lil Leopards Learning Ranchette | 2 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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