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Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit
Decatur, IN
· Adams County
1109 Dayton St,
Decatur, IN 46733
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Decatur IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:15 AM-6:15 PM.
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:15 AM-6:15 PM
- Tuesday5:15 AM-6:15 PM
- Wednesday5:15 AM-6:15 PM
- Thursday5:15 AM-6:15 PM
- Friday5:15 AM-6:15 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2026-08-19 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2026-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| Registration 2026-08-19 |
Trash cans in YPS 1 and YPS 2 not covered, with food waste in them. | 2026-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables |
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| Registration 2026-08-19 |
KB has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | 2026-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-12-03 |
A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian | 2025-12-12 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2025-12-03 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2025-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-12-03 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2025-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-12-03 |
Orientation | 2025-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-12-03 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials | 2025-12-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2025-12-03 |
At time of visit one (1) staff person working with children had expired consent. | 2025-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 |
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| Registration 2025-12-03 |
At time of visit two (2) out of eight child files viewed were missing signed parent's notice. | 2025-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request |
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| Registration 2025-12-03 |
At time of visit three (3) out of seven (7) staff files were missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. | 2025-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| Registration 2025-12-03 |
At time of visit children's belongings in Room 302 were touching. | 2025-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate |
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| Registration 2025-12-03 |
At time of visit one (1) staff person working with children had expired fingerprints. | 2025-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2025-12-03 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Room 302 had Aquaphor on a shelf, a tub containing A&D, desitin and other diapering creams under the unlocked changing table, and disinfectant wipes on the counter; -Room 303 had Eucerin lotion on a shelf in an unlocked closet; -Room 304 had a teacher purse on a table, and diaper wipes in a low cabinet; -Staff lounge had a container of disinfecting wipes on the counter. | 2025-12-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-06-04 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: | 2025-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2025-06-04 |
Pre-K room and hallway outside new school age room have missing tiles with insulation and wiring visible. | 2025-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-03-25 |
A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy | 2025-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-02-26 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials | 2025-02-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2025-02-26 |
Every room had children's items such as book bags touching. | 2025-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate |
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| Registration 2025-02-26 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Pre-K room had a teacher bag in a cabinet behind a deterrent; -YPS room had A&D Ointment and Desitin in tubs under the changing table. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2025-02-26 |
4-Year old room had watermelon in refrigerator not labeled with open date. YPS room had cheese cubes not labeled with open date. | 2025-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-09-25 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials | 2024-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2024-09-25 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: 3's room had Swiffer cleaner, teacher bag and Fabulosa in an unlocked closet and Palmolive on the counter; Pre-K room had teacher bags, a first aid bag with alcohol prep pads and sunscreen behind a deterrent. | 2024-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2024-09-25 |
Previously opened food items were not labeled with open date as follows: 3/4's room had unlabeled snacks; School Age room had snacks not labeled; Kitchen had unlabeled snacks. | 2024-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-23 |
Must report child abuse and/or neglect | 2024-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-23 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials | 2024-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| Registration 2024-01-23 |
Teacher purse in 302 was on floor behind teacher desk in reach of children. Outlets throughout program, including gym, do not have outlet covers. | 2024-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2024-01-23 |
Children's belongings throughout program were on hooks in closets, winter coats not kept apart, were touching. | 2024-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-10-24 |
The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-10-24 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2023-10-25 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-10-24 |
A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider. | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7 (a) A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider. Care in an emergency. Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location. |
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| Registration 2023-10-24 |
deteriorated wooden beams and have protruding nails; weeds on playground surface; parts of fence on west side of playground broken | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| Registration 2023-10-24 |
no aprons or hair nets available | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use |
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| Registration 2023-10-24 |
disposable towels not available at each handwashing sink | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet |
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| Registration 2023-10-24 |
dishwasher encased in wooden case which was not stained or sealed | 2023-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-315 Equipment, clothes washers, dryers, and storage cabinets |
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| Registration 2023-10-24 |
enrollment packet did not include parent notice | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request |
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| Registration 2023-10-24 |
test kits for bleach or quat were not available | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria |
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| Registration 2023-10-24 |
facuet trap missing in PS 1 and PS2 sinks - water sparaying | 2023-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH |
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| Registration 2023-10-24 |
1 ceiling tile missing; 7 ceiling tiles porous; wall by paper towel dispenser had peeling paint | 2023-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili |
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