Sjb Childcare LLC Dba Growing In Graces
13147 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY, Houston, TX 77044 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 118
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Veronica Molina
- Phone
- (281) 454-7988
- Regulated since
- Sep 27, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1270988 · number 1647752
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | 30 | Cleanliness & sanitation (7), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (13), Food & allergies (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5) |
| 2023 | 9 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One child's file did not have emergecny medical authorization.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2025-01-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that a child in care managed to run out the front doors and into the shopping strip where the operation is located.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A self-report was not received regarding a child in care who wandered away from the operation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the director's absence, a caregiver was left in charge at naptime who did not have access to all essential information and records. This was corrected when the designee and second person in command arrived at the operation.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(3) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-13. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Other Serious
A 5 month infant was placed and found sleeping on their tummy who is unable to roll over independently. There is no sleep exception form for the infant.
HHSC 746.2427(a) — AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-13. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
The wooden fence surrounding the big playground has a wooden board that has fallen and has exposed nails accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The afterschool restroom ceiling panel is missing and found behind the toilet.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
In the toddler room, sharp and hazardous office supplies such as hole punchers, staple remover, adult scissors, and a letter opener were found on the children shelving accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
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Other Serious
A mop bucket with water was found in the hallway accessible to children. This was corrected when the bucket was removed from thhe hallway.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
The big slide on the big playground has an opening at the top of the slide that could potentially trap a child's hand or clothing when sliding down the equipment.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Records & paperwork
Three children's records did not have a statement or proof that the parent's received a copy of parents' rights.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have the training in abuse and neglect and building and premise safety training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two cribs in the infant room was were observed to have two mattresses in the crib. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the second mattresses were removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
3 cribs used in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Food & allergies Serious
Several bottles in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Food & allergies
A 6 mo old not yet on table food did not have feeding instructions completed by the parent
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
3 gallons of milk dated 4/15, 4/16 and 4/16 was observed to be in the refrigerator. One of the gallon with the 4/16 exppiration date was served to children for breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at the inspection. All expired milk was disposed of during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two bottles of cleaning chemicals were observed to be stored next to boxed of snack crackers and a jar of jelly
HHSC 746.3317(10) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 2lb roll of ground beef was observed to be open and uncovered in the freezer.
HHSC 746.3317(8) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the toddler room on the diaper changing table disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer was observed in reach. In the pre-k room a bottle of disinfectant spray way observed in reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A cleaning solution Lemon Plus was not being used according to manufacture instructions. According to the director, an unknown amount of solution is mixed with a bottle of water. The solutiion is used to sanitize table tops According to the instrcutions, the product is not to be used on surfaces that come into contact with food.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the bathroom of the toddler room, the ceiling was observed to missing a panel.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the infant and toddler rooms. diaper rash creams were observed to be on top of the diaper changing table in reach of children.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregivers purse and uncovers electrical outlets were observed in the toddler room. Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the pre-k room
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other Serious
A television on top of a rolling shelf was not observed to be properly anchored.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other
The children product safety certificate was last completed 2/1/23
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other
3 children observed sitting in a bean shaped table with straps were not observed to be strapped in. One of the seats did not have straps.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
A catipliller toy on the playground was observed to be broken and had exposed shear points.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
An emergency evacution diagram was not posted near all exits used. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, diagrams were posted during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
5 car seats located on both vans used were observed to be expired. Expiration years were 2016,2017,2018,2020,2022 NOTE:Corrected at inspection. All expired carseats were removed and dissposed during the inspection
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical authorization was not available for 2 children being transported. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the medical authizations forms were provided during the inspection
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
2 children being transported did not have parent or emergecy contact information. NOTE:Corrected at inspection,parent contact forms were provided during the inspection
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher on one of the vans used was not observed to be secured. NOTE: The fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and under the passenger front seat.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two vehicles used for transportation did not have have completed first aid kits. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Missing items were replaced during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The child safety alarm on one of the vehicles being used for transportation was not operational during the inspection NOTE: The operation was informed the van may not be used until the safety alarm has been repaired
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
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Food & allergies Serious
3 children with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan of file and available for review,
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Other
All six of the classrooms did not have activity plans available.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of the bucket seats at the toddler table did not have safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the Director removed the seats from the classroom.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-07. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
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Other
Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the Director disposed of the torn mats.
HHSC 746.3407(4) — Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-07. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The floor in the infant room was sticky and needs to be cleaned.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Illness & medication Serious
One of four children records did not have a current immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Other Serious
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Apr 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was using a personal cellphone while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-27. Correction verified 2023-04-27.
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Other Serious
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Apr 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An11 month old non-walking infant in the toddler room was asleep on a mat. Note: This was corrected when the director placed the infant in a crib.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the afterschool room, there were cleaning supplies located near the handwashing sink. Note: This was corrected when the director moved the supplies to a higher place.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
On the playground, there are two pieces of wood missing from the fence.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-06-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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