Joanna E Northcott Family Child Care Home
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contains an emergency contact form that was lacking signed parental permission for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the parent sign the permission for emergency medical care. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained two child health reports that are more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I did make the correction. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking signed permission for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had parent sign the permission form to administer first aid procedures. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have the parent enter the addresses for the release persons on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.73(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit was lacking tape. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future i will double check to make sure all items required are in my first aid kit. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked lid on a toy bin, creating a potential pinch point/sharp edge. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lid was discarded. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #1, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file, Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment is updated. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There were matchbox cars accessible to toddlers in care. (Wheels are removable and less than 1 inch in diameter.) Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will be sure to check the diameter of toys and objects to make sure the are safe for all age groups in my care |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: There was no child service report form completed, and a copy given to the parents, on file from the last 6 months for children #1, #3, and #4. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have completed a child service report form for child #1, 3 and #4. I have also given a copy to each parent |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #2 and #5 were the originals. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I made copies of the original for my files and gave the original to the parents. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: There was no health insurance information specified on the emergency contact form on file for child #4. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the parent add the health insurance information onto the emergency contact form of child #4. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the address(es) of any specified release persons(s). Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had the parent add addresses to all specified release persons on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer is used after diapering and toileting rather than ensuring children's hands are washed. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We immediately made sure we washed hands after diapering and toileting. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: According to the operator's statement, soiled diapers are not immediately placed into a hands-free plastic-lined covered can, but rather are individually bagged prior to being discarded outdoors. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have purchased and placed a hands free covered can in the daycare to throw soiled diapers in. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby, Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The provider's written policy must include, but is not limited to: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have written and added the prevention and identification to child maltreatment policy. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: There was no continuity of business operations in the event of an emergency as a part of the program's emergency evacuation plan. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Emergency evacuation plans must include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have added Continuity of operations to my emergency evacuation plan. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.22(b) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: According to the operator, the information on how to access the regulations in the chapter electronically were not yet shared with the parents of each enrolled child. Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have printed and posted a form on how to access the regulations electronically. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on file of an emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I immediately conducted an emergency drill with the children and put the information in a file. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: There was documentation of the completion of 7 of the 12 required hours of child care training in the most recent review year(12/19/20-12/19/21) on file for Facility Person #1. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have completed more trainings to make sure my 12 annual hours are met. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.32(d) - Age and training/Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.32(d) Description: Age and training/Age and training Noncompliance Area: The current pediatric first aid/CPR training on file for Facility Person #1 was not a PQAS approved curriculum or trainer. There was no other facility person present when children were in care. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I was able to find a PQAS approved trainer to train me and issue a new certification immediately. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were recorded as being conducted on 10/10/21, then again on 6/17/22 with no fire drill in between. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have made notes and printed the newest form to help make sure that fire drills are conducted once every 60 days. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes were not posted on the second floor and basement levels of the home. Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evacuation routes were posted on the second floor and basement level of my home. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: There was no proof of purchase on file for the smoke detectors on the main and second floors. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have printed and filled out the attestation form needed for not having the purchase receipt and have put it in my file. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: According to the documentation on file, smoke detectors were tested more than 30 days apart when tested on 12/16/21, and 1/2/022 as well as when tested on 4/21/22 and 5/26/22. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have made note and printed the form and will make sure all smoke detectors tested within 30 days. |
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| 2021-11-22 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for a lock down location within the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I added lockdown to my emergency plan. |
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| 2021-11-22 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions added to my emergency plan. |
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| 2021-11-22 | Renewal | 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(g) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation on file that establishes that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will send my emergency plan to County emergency management and to my local municipality. |
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| 2021-11-22 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/Required training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of the completion of mandated reporter training; however, said training was completed more than 60 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will complete mandated reporter training. |
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