Arka Montessori Academy
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77070
13654 Schroeder Rd, Houston, Texas 77070. (281) 890-0294.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 35 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 6 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 19 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
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.
- 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?
35 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
19 inspections on record. The latest, on May 13, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on May 6, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed, at the inspection on Aug 21, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Aug 21, 2024
3 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
35 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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 Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
May 6, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A child was observed left alone unattended during the inspection.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One teacher from the infant classroom left their classroom leaving a caregiver with 9 infants ages 12-17mo alone during nap time.”
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Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.”
Jun 4, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“One caregiver did not have the proof of high school qualification available for review during the inspection.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“A child was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the bottle during the inspection.”
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Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“One classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was brought into the classroom.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.”
Aug 29, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“A new hire staff member did not have the required pre-employement affidavit on file for reviewed.”
Aug 21, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed
“The operation did not have any substitute caregiver to ensure the ratio of the caregiver and children are being maintained. Additional caregiver was called during the inspection.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Supervision was not maintained when a caregiver from the 3-4yo classroom walked to the infant classroom to replace the director leaving the children unattended during naptime.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The 3-4yo classroom was observed being out of ratio when there were 20 children with specified age group 4yo with one caregiver during naptime.”
Jul 16, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Two children did not have the completed admission information for reviewed during the inspection.”
Jul 3, 2024: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the staff member did not have the current first aid certification for review during an inspection while in charge alone in a classroom with the children in care.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, a staff member did not have the current CPR certification for review during an inspection while in charge alone in a classroom with the children in care.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the staff member who regularly presented and assisted/left in charge of the classroom with children did not have the completed personnel and training qualifications to be a caregiver at the operation.”
Jun 10, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Director’s Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“Caregiver in charge did not have access to the required records requested for review during the inspection.”
Mar 13, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver in 20-24mo classroom was observed using their personal cellphone while supervising 9 children during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the cellphone.”
Feb 26, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“One 4 month old was observed sleeping swaddled. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and unswaddled the infant.”
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Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee’s personnel record
“A follow up insepction was completed, this standard was reviewed and recited. The training certificates from the staff training files were not valid as it was missing the date of the training given.”
Feb 22, 2024: report to the state6 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and there is sufficient evidence to show training hours provided by the director were not documented truthfully and the information provided during the training information given by the director did not meet the requirements of the Minimum Standards. Training certificates provided documented 10 clock hours of training completed in one day when this did not occur”
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Make Provisions for Training
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and is determined that the operation did not provide opportunities for staff to complete appropriate training based on the requirements from the Minimum Standards.”
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Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and was determined not compliant when the caregivers at the operation did not have a complete understanding of the Minimum Standards to ensure children are being cared for appropriately.”
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Block certification training include hours and topics
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined the operation is not compliant when the certification of training given by the director did not address the clock hours for each training topic given on a certain date.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the attendance record for the director of the operation was not available for review during the investigation.”
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Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, The certifications of training given by the director were reviewed and determined not compliant when there was no training assessment documentation completed by the staff members for review during the investigation.”
Jan 26, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information as speciifed in subchapter 746.501.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“The training hours for 6 staff members files were observed missing from the total of 24 hours required annually. Two staff members’ files did not have the training documents to review.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The CPR/FA for the director and two other caregiver was not available for reviewed.”
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“The children from the Toddlers classroom were observed sitting on the floor drinking milk from paper cups during lunch time. This was corrected when staff were made aware and removed the children from the floor.”
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Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Caregiver in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after completed changing diaper for the children. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed their hand during the inspection.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“The children in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed the children hands”
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Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee’s personnel record
“The training certificates from the staff training files were not available for reviewed. It was observed only training records were documented in the file.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Three employee files were reviewed and observed missing the signed affidavit for employment.”
25 deficiencies older than three years
Mar 10, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“One of the caregivers on the playground with a group a children ages 3-5 stated there were 22 children in care. There were 25 children in care at the time.”
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Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“There were only 11 children out of 25 children signed in on the sign in/out sheet the caregivers provided for review of the pre k classroom on the playground. Note: This was discussed with the caregivers and all children were signed in.”
Feb 16, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“The Toddlers classroom was determined out of ratio when three caregivers with 20 children ages 18-23 months old with specified age group 23 months old were observed on the playground during the follow up inspection.”
Feb 9, 2023: inspection9 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Two children from the Primary classroom were observed entered the building to use the bathroom without being unsupervised during the inspection.”
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Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Five employees personnel files were reviewed and missing the proof of high school or equivalent documentation.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children’s Names and Ages
“A caregiver in the Primary 1 with 3-4 years old did not know the age of the children when being asked during the inspection. This was corrected when a clip board contains children name and age were provided to the caregiver during the inspection.”
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Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“One employee file did not have the annual training certificates available for reviewed during the inspection.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“One children from the Primary Classroom was observed not washing their hands after finished using the toilet.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC form was observed has not been certified during the inspection. This was corrected when the form was certified by the director during the inspection.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“The immunization records for three children were not available for review during the inspection.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The Safety Emergency documentation was reviewed and missing the documentaion for the month of January 2023 for Fire Extinguisher, smoke detector and CO2 detector.”
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Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee’s personnel record
“The training documentation for nine employees file was observed not in a original certification form.”
Mar 16, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
“Infant Classroom was observed missing at least one adult size rocker/chair for the infant care area.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“There were no cribs avaialble for the Infants Classroom.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
“There were toys avaiable for the Infant Classroom observed during the inspection.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
“There were no furnitures, toys, and nap equipment available for the Toddlers Classroom.”
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Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“The AC units located on the side of the building were observed uncovered during the inspection.”
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Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
“The Evacuation diagram posting for each classrooms was observed missing during the inspection.”
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School-age Furnishings and Equipment
“Age appropriate furniture, nap equipment for school age children were observed not available during the inspection.”
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Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
“The Keeping Children Safe posting was observed missing during the inspection.”
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Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
“Required telephone numbers was observed missing during the inspection.”
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Posting Requirements - List entitled “Current Employees”--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“List of current employees was observed missing during the inspection.”
Jan 25, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“The CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during inspection. The employee was observed having unsupervised access to children in care.”
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Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“One employee background check status were not inactivated after their last day of employment. This was corrected, the employee BGC was inactivated during the inspection.”
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Documentation of Drills
“The Fire Drill for the month of December was observed not documented properly.”
All 22 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 6, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Report to the state | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Inspection | 10 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 8, 2010.
- Its permit has conditions.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 151 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 3 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 Nov 5, 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?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 35.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Arka Montessori Academy This child care provider | 35 |
| Kids R Happy | 19 |
| The Woods Private School | 9 |
| Lakewood Little People | 2 |
| Lamb School | 3 |
| Life Time Fitness Camps | 9 |
| The Footprint Foundation | 5 |
| Vien Le | 2 |
| Brautigam Center Day Care | 0 |
| Whiz Kids Playhouse | 5 |
| Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood | 16 |
| Kelly Underwood | 6 |
| First Place Kids | 12 |
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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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