A Brighter Future Childcare And Development Center, Inc.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM- 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM- 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM- 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM- 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM- 6:00 AM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Violations |
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| 2026-05-22 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-11-03 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-05-22 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2024-11-25 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2024-09-25 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | No violations cited |
| 2024-09-12 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the top horizontal pole is disconnected. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/5/2024 |
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| 2024-08-29 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the top horizontal pole is disconnected. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-07-24 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver exhibited behavior that did not show the individual to be of good character and intent and qualified to provide care to children as evidenced by during a Facility Review Conference conducted on April 23, 2024, Director Dorothy Miller stated that Tara Robinson was fired and no longer works at the facility. During today's inspection, June 24, 2024, Tara Robinson was observed on-site caring for children. The Director Dorothy Miller stated that Tara Robinson was rehired because she could not find anyone else to work.. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (A) states: Child care personnel shall be of good character and intent and shall be qualified to provide care conducive to the welfare of children. Correction Required: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 7/24/2024 |
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| 2024-06-24 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: A porch with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier with openings of more than four inches (4”). The measurement of railing/barrier openings is 1 feet 2 inches. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (E) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/24/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrowth of weeds measuring 6 inches or more throughout the play space.. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/24/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver exhibited behavior that did not show the individual to be of good character and intent and qualified to provide care to children as evidenced by during a Facility Review Conference conducted on April 23, 2024, Director Dorothy Miller stated that Tara Robinson was fired and no longer works at the facility. During today's inspection, June 24, 2024, Tara Robinson was observed on-site caring for children. The Director Dorothy Miller stated that Tara Robinson was rehired because she could not find anyone else to work.. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (A) states: Child care personnel shall be of good character and intent and shall be qualified to provide care conducive to the welfare of children. Correction Required: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements. Correction Verification: Return Inspection |
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| 2024-05-29 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: A porch with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier with openings of more than four inches (4”). The measurement of railing/barrier openings is 1 feet 2 inches. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (E) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrowth of weeds measuring 6 inches or more throughout the play space.. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-05-28 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Valerie Scott, who was hired on April 1, 2024. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result. Correction Required: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 5/22/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Akira Fowler Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 5/22/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Akira Fowler. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 5/22/2024 |
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| 2024-04-24 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | 6 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by seven children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used. Correction Required: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 4/24/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by two children 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on preschool foam mats . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used. Correction Required: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 4/24/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Valerie Scott, who was hired on April 1, 2024. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result. Correction Required: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Akira Fowler Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Caregiver Tara Robinson. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 4/24/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Akira Fowler. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-04-01 | COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION | |
| 2024-03-08 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by seven children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used. Correction Required: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by two children 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on preschool foam mats . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used. Correction Required: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Caregiver Tara Robinson. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-02-01 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/9/2024 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the correct owner was not listed as the owner of the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules. Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/8/2023 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Abresha Lucious within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license. Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/8/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located restroom off hallway near I/T unit and restroom off 2-year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the tissue dispensers were broken. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/9/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a pole connected to the fence was not latched to the holding post of the fence. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/31/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the gate between the small play area and large play area did not latch. A gap of space was noted between the latch and post . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/1/2024 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/31/2024 |
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| 2023-11-27 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the correct owner was not listed as the owner of the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules. Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Abresha Lucious within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license. Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located restroom off hallway near I/T unit and restroom off 2-year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the tissue dispensers were broken. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the gate between the small play area and large play area did not latch. A gap of space was noted between the latch and post . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a pole connected to the fence was not latched to the holding post of the fence. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2022-12-19 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-11-08 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-07-12 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-05-03 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-03-17 | POST LICENSING | |
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