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Happy Bee Childcare

1776 Street Rd, Southampton, PA 18966 · Bucks County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

Happy Bee Childcare is a certified child care center in Southampton, PA, with capacity for 25 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 45 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 45). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 17 centers in Southampton and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 67% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#13 of 17 centers in Southampton
9 Core-safety citations
36 Other citations
7 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
45 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Apr 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Apr 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 17
Building & playground safety 7
Training & qualifications 7
Background checks 5
Supervision 4
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not obtain child abuse clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2026): “The Staff member applied online for child abuse clearance. On 8/27/26, once received a copy of the clearance will be maintained in the staff member's personnel file. Management will ensure that clearance requirements are \checked before any employee begins working with children.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Certification rep observed staff #1 record and observed record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2026): “Staff 31 provided two written nonfamily references, they will be maintained in the staff member's personnel file.”
Core safety Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 9/15/25, during a follow-up visit, the certification representative observed Staff #1 entering the building while the cert rep was arriving. Staff #1 was observed leaving Staff #2 out of ratio in the playground, with a total of 15 children, the youngest child in age was 3 years old, As the certification representative was departing on 9/15/25, Staff #1 was observed in the bathroom with one child, leaving Staff #2 out of ratio supervising 14 children outside on the playground. Certification representative observed Staff #3 leave the Winnie the Pooh classroom and enter the hallway, leaving Staff #4 out of ratio to supervise a total of 8 children, the youngest child 1.7 years old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “Teachers were reminded that staff to child ratios must be maintained at all timed, including transitions to and from the playground and bathroom breaks.”
Core safety Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Cert rep reviewed Staff #4 record and observed clearances in record were observed expired NSOR: 11/6/19, FBI: 10/23/19, and State Police Criminal: 10/11/19. During follow up visit on 9/15/25 cert rep reviewed staff #6 record and observed record did not contain an NSOR and FBI clearance staff #6 was observed working unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Clearance renewal applications for staff #4 have been submitted for state police on 9/4/25 FBI on 9/15/25 and NSOR on 10/1/25. Staff #4 will not work in a childcare position until all required clearances are obtained and in record. Staff #6 clearance for NSOR, FBI was added to file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Cert rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed record did not contain emergency plan training emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Staff #2 has now completed emergency plan training and the record has been updated.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed cleaning supplies accessible to children in the jungle room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “All cleaning materials are kept out of children's reach at all times.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Cert rep reviewed staff #1, #2, and #4 record and observed record did not contain fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “All staff completed annual fire safety training, certificates of completion were added to each staff record and kept in file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Cert Rep reviewed staff #2, record and observed Health and safety one hour update was not completed within 90 days of hire. Staff #5 has not completed Health and safety training part 1. During follow up visit on 9/15/25 cert rep reviewed Staff #6 record and observed staff #6 did not complete health and safety training part one and part two, staff #6 was observed working unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “All staff will be required to complete health and safety training part 1 and part 2.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Cert rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed record did not contain a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “The staff members evaluation has been completed and placed in their file as of 7/14/2025.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f)
Certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 record and observed it did not contain a Child Service Report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Child service report was completed by their teachers on 09/07/2025 and signed by the parents. Reports will be attached with the summary.”
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Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
Cert rep reviewed child #4 record and observed fee agreement form did not include the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Child's record has an admission date of 04/22/2024.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
Cert rep reviewed children #1 and #5 record and observed it did not contain a fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “All childrens files include a fee agreement.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
Cert rep reviewed children #1, # 3 and #4 record and observed emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “All files were signed immediately, and director will review records regularly to confirm that written consent is present and up to date.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Cert rep reviewed children #3 and #4 record and observed the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information was not updated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “All files were signed immediately, and director will review records regularly to confirm that written consent is present and up to date.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Cert rep reviewed children #1 and #3 record and observed emergency contact form did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “All files were signed immediately, and director will review records regularly to confirm that written consent is present and up to date.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
Certification rep reviewed children #2, #3 and #4 record and observed" Child #2 emergency contact did not include signed parental consent for transportation. Child #3 and #4 emergency contact did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking and excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “All missing parental consent forms for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading were obtained and signed immediately.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Cert Rep reviewed staff #2, #3 and #5 record and observed verification of experience was not in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Verification of experience for staff #2,#3 and #5 was obtained and placed in their folders.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Cert Rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed TB results were not in record. Staff #2 record did not contain a Physical examination that include results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “TB results for staff #1 were obtained and physical examination for staff #2 will be obtained and placed in their folder.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During follow up visit on 9/15/25 cert cep observed staff #6 working unsupervised with 4 children in the infant room without the completion of Pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Staff #6 completed Pediatric, First Aid Training on 9/18/25, certificate of completion was placed in staff file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Cert rep reviewed Staff #4 record and observed staff record did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training one hour of annual training was observed missing in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “The staff member has already completed remaining hour, and certificate of training was placed on her file.”
Citation Apr 17, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Certification rep observed artificial grass/green turf on the playground area was worn down with some areas of the playground equipment containing small black debris; artificial grass/green turf area was observed not leveled and uneven.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “To block off part of the turf until it gets fixed.”
Core safety Jul 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed State Police Criminal clearance is pending: staff #2 start date: 7/3/2023. Cert rep observed staff #2 working alone with children during the renewal inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “State Police Clearance was obtained, provider will not hire staff without proof of clearances.”
Citation Jul 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, signed parental consent for transportation, walking and excursions missing on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “Parent signed consent form for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff, signed consent for transportation, walking and excursions on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jul 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed verification of High School diploma was not in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “Staff brought high school diploma and now it's on file.”
Citation Jul 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person not in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “Staff brought in two written nonfamily references.”
Core safety Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Supervision
General Health and Safety/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.192(2)(iv)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed level of education was missing in record and verification of experience. Staff #2 was missing the high school diploma translation and verification of experience. Staff #1 and staff #2 were observed to be working alone with children unsupervised at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Copy of evaluated diploma is in staff #1 folder. Copy of staff #2 translated diploma was placed in her folder. Staff #1 and #2 not be working alone with children. Staff #1 and #2 will be working supervised by another staff.”
Core safety Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1 working alone with children unsupervised in room #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Staff #1 will work supervised by another staff supervised at all times and won't be left alone with children. all required paperwork was placed in staff #1 folder.”
Citation Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Certification rep observed first aid kits from room #2 and #4 first aid kits did not contain gauze tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Gauze tape was placed in first aid kits in rooms #2 and #4.”
Citation Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint in the walls in the following rooms: #1, #2, #3 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2023): “Chip walls were fixed and painted in room #1, #2, #3 and #4.”
Citation Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the fire extinguisher in the front of the building needs to be serviced.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Fire extinguisher was inspected and serviced by John and Asta Company.”
Citation Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During the renewal inspection Director did not have knowledge of how to operate the fire alarm detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Director now knows how to operate fire alarm detection system.”
Citation Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Cert rep reviewed staff #2 file and observed two non-family references missing in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Staff #2 provided missing reference.”
Core safety Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #4 working unsupervised without having completed the pre-service training: Health and Safety topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “Staff person #4 will be supervised by the director until Health and Safety training will be taken.”
Citation Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.108(c)
At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider was using Styrofoam plates to serve food.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “Provider will use plastic plates to feed children.”
Citation Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 and #3 did not include an updated health report required at least every 16 months. Child #1 health report on file was dated 2/23/22, child #3 health report on file was dated 1/6/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2022): “Parents will provide an updated health report.”
Citation Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants were not obtained from the parents of infants enrolled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “Parents will provide a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants.”
Citation Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “Provider will conduct emergency drill.”
Citation Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2022): “Provider will notify local traffic authorities.”
Citation Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Provider will develop a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment as well as add a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency to the emergency plan.”
Citation Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 and #3 did not include verification of health and safety training completed within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2022): “Staff person #2 and #3 will complete health and safety training.”
Citation Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Provider sent staff person #1 college diploma for evaluation to obtain US equivalency.”
Citation Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At the time of renewal inspection, the emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 had not been updated every 6 months as required. The agreement of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “Parents will update in writing emergency contact forms and agreements.”
Core safety Apr 21, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection observed staff #1 rocking a crying child on the porch around the corner from assigned Winnie the Pooh room. Staff person #1 was not physically present with the group of 2 napping young toddlers in Winnie The Pooh room and was not able to see, hear, and assess children in her assigned group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “Another staff person was assigned to Winnie the Pooh room, where 2 young toddlers were napping.”
Core safety Apr 20, 2022 Complaint investigation Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the complaint investigation, provider was not able to provide clearances for staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “Staff person #1 will no longer work at the facility.”
Citation Apr 20, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
At the time of the complaint investigation, an individual record was not present for staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “Staff person #1 will not work at the facility.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Apr 17, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 20, 2022 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

About this center

Capacity 25 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 13, 2018 · what STARS means
Operator Five Golden Stars Daycare INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00260580
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Common questions

Has Happy Bee Childcare had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Jul 21, 2026 (background checks): “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not obtain child abuse clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Happy Bee Childcare?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Happy Bee Childcare’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 13, 2018. 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 Happy Bee Childcare compare with other daycares in Southampton?

It is #13 of 17 centers in Southampton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Happy Bee Childcare last inspected?

Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Happy Bee Childcare?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Five Golden Stars Daycare INC.

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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