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Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm

1801 Jancey St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 · Allegheny County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 16 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 48 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 48). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #123 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 80% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #123 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
5 Core-safety citations
43 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
48 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 11
Records & paperwork 10
Health & medication 8
Training & qualifications 7
Emergency preparedness 7
Background checks 2
Sleep safety 1
Supervision 1
Child protection 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Sleep safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In Room #1 (Infants), the sheet being used inside one infant crib was observed to be loose fitting thus allowing the sheet to bunch up causing a potential suffocation hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “I have order sheets that are the correct size for the infant mattress. I will make sure moving forward that I measure the mattress so that the sheets fit snuggled on the mattress.”
Citation Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The following ceilings tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown water source; In Room #1, one ceiling tile near the window facing the street and another surrounding the vent, In Room #3, four ceiling tiles near the entryway to Room #2, two ceiling tiles near the doorway between Room #3 and the kitchen area, 1 ceiling tile in the children's bathroom, two ceiling tiles near the side exit door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “I have been reaching out to the landlord since July to get the corrected. I will stay in contact with my landlord and on top of them to ensure this doesn't happen again.”
Citation Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
The child file for Child #1, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 8/18/25 and 3/4/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “This noncompliance was already fix. I will make sure I stay on top of my parents and ensure that are taking their child to the doctors in the correct timeframe.”
Core safety Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #2 was on an outdated form, which is invalid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “June 4, 2026 the disclosure statement was corrected.”
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed peeling, flaking paint in two spots below the window on the left side of the Room #3 (Todd/PS).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “June 6, 2026 the wall was repaired”
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire drill/fire system test log documents three times when fire system tests exceeded 30 days between tests: 10/1-11/3, 12/2-1/5 and 3/4-4/9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Fire system was tested during inspection on June 4.”
Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/31/26. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Staff member 1 has completed the task on June 7, 2026.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The files for Staff Person #2 and #3 did not include documentation of emergency plan training conducted within the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “I will ensure that the staff has an updated training on the emergency plan in August of 2026. Staff was trained and reviewed on the emergency plan September 2025.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Observed plastic bags containing arts and crafts supplies on the shelves in the main child care space. This presents a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Staff has moved plastic bags out of children's reach and placed them in a safe place. Staff/Director will ensure toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch are always out of reach to children that still place objects in their mouth.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
Observed a child's chair with a loose back in the main child care space. This presents a potential pinch point.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Staff has tightened the loose chair on 9/12/2025.”
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Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. The file for Child #2, a preschool child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2025): “Director has notified parents about an updated child's health report. Children have been the doctors and got the necessary paperwork.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Staff #1 will ensure that they don't go over the 24 months span of completing their health assessment with a physician.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
An emergency drill has not been conducted/documented in the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “I will ensure that the center conducts an emergency drill every 12 months. We conducted a lockdown drill 9/15/2025.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for Staff Person #2 does not include fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months. The file for Staff Person #3, who has worked in child care for more than 12 months, did not include annual fire safety training (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2025): “Staff members have completed the DHS fire safety training in September of 2025. Now all staff members are up to date on fire safety training.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The files for Staff Person #2 and #3, who have worked at the facility for more than 12 months, did not contain written evaluations (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2025): “Director has done evaluations for Staff members 2 and 3.”
Citation Sep 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address/phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2025): “Asked parent to complete the form correctly. If the parent was not employed at the time to write not applicable on emergency contact form.”
Core safety Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1 and 2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and 2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and safety).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Staff Person #1 and #2 were not left unsupervised with children until training was complete.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
The file for Child #1, a young toddler, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Parent provided an updated health report for Child #1.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
Observed a bag of soiled disposable diapers hanging on the doorknob of the restroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Disposable diapers were thrown away and staff were reminded to use the hands-free can.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Staff Person #2 completed the required training on sept 17.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The first Child Service Report in the file for Child #2 was dated more than 6 months after the child's first day in childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “The most recent child service report in the file for Child #2 is current.”
Citation Sep 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The first parental updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #2 were conducted more than six months after the child's first day in childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Parental updates in the file for Child #2 are current.”
Core safety Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Child protection
Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance 55 Pa. Code §20.71(a)(7)
The documentation of previous child care experience on file for Facility Person #1 appeared to be invalid as the signature of the representative experiential entity verifying the experience, the owner of another child care facility, appeared to be misspelled. It was confirmed by this owner that they did not provide any written documentation of child care experienced for Facility Person #1 and the signature on the form was not their signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Facility person #1 was terminated for falsifying documentation from previous childcare facility.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “We added a statement about annual emergency drills to our emergency plan letter to the parents.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
There was no hand washing sign at the sink in the Infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “We will place hand washing signs at every sink, toilet, training chair, and diapering area in the facility.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
The names of the staff participating in the fire drills were not recorded on the fire drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “We listed the names of the designated staff that was present for the fire drill and make sure the specific time of days are listed as well.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. There was documentation of high school graduation on file for facility person #1 and a completed form documenting less than two years of child care experience. The child care experience documentation was not completed by a representative of the experiential entity and included an invalid signature and is therefore unacceptable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “We will be sure to reclassify staff for the right classification.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The agreements on file for children #1, #2, and #3 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “We will obtain an updated agreements on file for children #1, #2, #3.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The original agreements were on file for children #1, #2, and #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “We will make copy of agreements and place them in file and give originals to families.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on File for child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “We will have family fill out address on the emergency release form for persons that are listed.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
There was no emergency contact form present in the main childcare room for the child receiving care in that space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “A copy of the emergency contact form will be in every area/room of our facility in folders.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
There was no written parental consent for emergency medical care on file for Child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “We will obtain a written parental consent for emergency medical care on file for Child #1.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
There was no written parental consent for minor first aid administration on file for Child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “We will obtain a written parental consent for minor first aid administration on file for Child #1.”
Core safety May 18, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
There was no signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #2. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was incomplete.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “We have obtained a signed disclosure statement from Facility Person #2 which is now in their file. Facility Person #2 will not work in the facility without a completed and approved FBI clearance. We will either have a completed staff file for Facility Person #2 or another staff person in order to…”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “I wrote a plan for continuity of operations and added it to the emergency plan.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
There were sharp adult scissors in a low unlocked cabinet in a kitchen area outside the restroom, accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “I removed the scissors from the cabinet and placed them in a storage room that is locked.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an uncovered outlet on a wall and several in a power strip on the floor under a desk in the kitchen/office area outside the restroom, accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “All accessible outlets were covered.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There were cleaning products to include Comet, Murphy's Oil Soap and Windex in a low unlocked cabinet in a kitchen area outside the restroom, accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “I removed the toxics from the cabinet and placed them in a storage room that is locked. I then added a lock to that cabinet and returned the toxins to the locked cabinet.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
There was no handwashing sign posted at the toilet in the girls restoom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “A handwashing sign was placed at the toilet in the girls restroom.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
There was no lidded trash can at the sinks in each restroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “Lidded trash cans were obtained and placed in each restroom.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
There was no health assessment/ TB test results on file for Facility Person #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “We will obtain a health assessment and TB test (or negative chest x ray results) for Facility Person #2.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “I obtained documentation of the health assessment for Facility Person #1 so that it now includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3)
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “I obtained documentation of the health assessment for Facility Person #1 so that it now includes an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
Evacuation routes were not posted in the single-floor facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “I posted the evacuation routes in every room.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The emergency plan had not yet been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “The emergency plan was emailed to the city and county, and the emails will be retained on file.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #1, classified as the facility director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “I obtained documentation of at least 2 years of child care experience and placed it in the file.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “I obtained documentation of the required child care experience for Facility Person #2 and placed it in the file.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
There were no written references on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “We now have written references on file for Facility Person #1, and will obtain them and place them on file for Facility Person #2.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $62.00 $52.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $60.00 $50.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $58.00 $47.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $54.00 $43.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 16 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 18, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 23, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 404-2595
State certificate # CER-00248003
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Common questions

Has Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 16, 2026 (sleep safety): “In Room #1 (Infants), the sheet being used inside one infant crib was observed to be loose fitting thus allowing the sheet to bunch up causing a potential suffocation hazard.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 23, 2024. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #123 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm last inspected?

Sep 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler, $54.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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