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ST Francis de Sales School

917 S 47th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

ST Francis de Sales School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 23 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 49 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (23 of 49). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 83% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
45 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
49 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 12, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jan 6, 2022 · Inspection · 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 23
Health & medication 7
Training & qualifications 6
Emergency preparedness 4
Transportation 3
Background checks 3
Food & feeding 1
Staff ratios 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection child #1-4 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “Will obtain a health assessment for child #1-4.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the refrigerator temperature was 55 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will repair the refrigerator temperature to under 45 degrees.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1, 3-5 file did not include a current health assessment with immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will obtain a current health assessment with immunizations for child #1, 3-5.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will obtain a health assessment for staff #1.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the last fire drill conducted on 11/15/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will conduct a fire drill.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed notification to the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will notify the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there is no Shaken Baby Syndrome policy on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will create a Shaken Baby Syndrome policy.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there is no general liability insurance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will obtain general liability insurance.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #4 did not include the release person's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will obtain the release person's name for the fee agreement for child #4.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 and 5 did not include the parents work address, phone number and work phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will obtain the parents work address, phone number and work phone number for child #4 and 5 emergency contact.”
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Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child#1 and 5 did not include the information on the child's disabilities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will obtain the information on child #1 and 5 disabilities for the emergency contact.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #2 and 4 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will obtain the health insurance policy number for child #2 and 4.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #5 did not include the release persons address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will obtain the release persons address for child #5.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will obtain signed parent consent for emergency medical care for child #4.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 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 cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will obtain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures for child #4 and 5.”
Core safety Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have the FBI clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “Operator will obtain the FBI clearance for staff #2.”
Core safety Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed 1 staff person with 17 preschool children in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Operator will follow the staff to child ratio requirements and make sure there is 2 staff persons in the classroom and bathroom at all times.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “Operator will create a plan that addresses the continuity of operations on the emergency plan.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)/3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection there was no emergency plan on file. The emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Operator will create an emergency plan and send it to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
During the renewal inspection the bathroom did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Operator will obtain a lidded receptacle for the bathroom.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection a written notification of safe routes was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Operator will create a written notification of safe routes.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection child #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2024): “Operator will obtain a health assessment for child #2.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written notice notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually of the facilities location was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Operator will create a written notice notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection there was no policy on shaken baby syndrome on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Operator will create a policy on shaken baby syndrome.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid/Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection child #2 and 5 fee agreement plan did not include the date on which the fee is paid. Child #1-5 did not have the release persons name on file whom the child may be released to.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Operator will obtain the date on which the fee is to be paid for child #2 and 5 on the fee agreement. Operator will obtain the release persons name of whom the child can be released to on file for child #1-5.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #2 did not include the child admission date on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Operator will obtain the date of the child's admission for child #2.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2-5 did not include the work address and phone number of the parent on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Operator will obtain the parents work address and phone number for child #2-5.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact did not include the release persons address on file for child #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Operator will obtain the release persons address for the emergency contact for child #3.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Operator will create a plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection child #2 and 5 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and child #1 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “Operator will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for child #2 and 5 and signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for child #1.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1, 2 and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “Operator will obtain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures for emergency contact for child #1, 2 and 5.”
Citation Jan 17, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Operator will obtain pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR for staff #2.”
Core safety Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3, a provisional employee did not have receipt in file to show that the staff had applied for State police clearance - Staff # 5 had a volunteer State police and child abuse clearance, FBI clearance dated 6/12/15 and did not have a receipt in file to show that staff applied for NSOR clearance
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2023): “Staff # 3 will complete the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and completed clearance information on file.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1, 2,3 and 5 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Staff # 1,2, and 3 will have the emergency plan training and date of completion in their files.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 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)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 4's health assessment was dated 12/1/21
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Child # 4 parent will be asked to provide an up-to -date health assessment.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 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)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 had a health assessment completed but did not have a completed health form or TB -Staff # 3 and Staff # 5 did not have a health assessment and TB in file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Staff #1 will have a completed health form and TB on file. Staff # 3 will have completed health assessment and TB form placed on file.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 2 did not have documentation of annual firesafety training in file;
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Staff #2 will complete the fire safety training and place in file.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3 and Staff # 5 did not have documentation of education and 2 years of childcare experience in file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Staff # 3 will provide the documentation of education and the number of years of childcare experience. Staff # 5 is no longer at the facility.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child 1-6 did not have an agreement file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Child 1-6 will complete and have an agreement on file.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 3 and 5's emergency contact was missing physician's information address/phone number
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Child # 3 and 5 will have the emergency completed in its entirety.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 6 emergency contact was missing health insurance and policy number in file -
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Child # 6 will complete the missing information and return the form.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 5's emergency contact did not include release person's address
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Child # 5 will complete the release information on the emergency form.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 1,3,5, and 6 did not have parental consent for emergency medical care/ administering of minor first aid
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Child # 1, 3, 5 and 6 will have a complete emergency medical care/administering of minor first aid on file.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have documentation of 2 nonfamily references in file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Staff # 5 has been removed from providing care to Pre- K children.”
Citation Dec 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection on 1/30/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 12 hours of childcare training in file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Staff # 2 will complete the 12 hours of childcare training and place in file.”
Core safety Jan 6, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During initial inspection on 1/27/22, while reviewing staff files, The file of facility person #2 hired 9/7/21 does not contain a completed NSOR verification. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification, and the disclosure statement required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2022): “Staff #2 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business. Effective 12/31/19 provisional hires may not work in a child care position when a waiver approval is not on file”
Citation Jan 6, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During initial inspection on 1/27/22, while reviewing staff files - Staff # 1 whose hire date 8/1/20 had completed a health assessment but did not have documentation of a staff health form in file - Staff # 2 whose hire date 9/7/21 had a completed health assessment, but did not have documentation of a health form in file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2022): “Staff # 1 and 2 will have health form completed and place in file”
Citation Jan 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(iv)
During renewal inspection on 1/27/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 whose hire date 8/1/2019 did not have documentation of annual 12 clock hours of child care training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2022): “Staff # 3 will complete the 12 clock hour of childcare training and place in file”
Citation Jan 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During initial inspection on 1/27/22, while reviewing staff files, - Staff # 1 whose hire date 8/1/20 did not have documentation of fire safety training in file - Staff # 3 whose hire date 8/1/19 did not have documentation of fire safety training in file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2022): “All staff will complete fire safety training and place in file. All staff will have schedule fire safety training on 2/14/22”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $24.00 —

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 23 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 4, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator ST Francis De Sales School
Hours Monday–Friday 7:45 AM–2:20 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 387-1749
State certificate # CER-00249045
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Common questions

Has ST Francis de Sales School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jan 17, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have the FBI clearance on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about ST Francis de Sales School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ST Francis de Sales School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is ST Francis de Sales School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 4, 2022. 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 ST Francis de Sales School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was ST Francis de Sales School last inspected?

Nov 12, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does ST Francis de Sales School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $24.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs ST Francis de Sales School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is ST Francis De Sales School.

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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