Brown's Earlybird Academy 4
2499 S COLLINS ST, Arlington, TX 76014 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nichole Brown
- Phone
- (817) 274-1650
- Regulated since
- Jun 14, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1389687 · number 1729253
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 9 | 7 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (7) |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 7 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The nap room was observed to be over ratio by one child- there were three infants and five children ages 2 through 4 years old. The total number of children in care at the facility was twelve.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Safety & premises
Two 12-month old infants were observed in a bouncer as a way to sleep during naptime. The caregiver moved them to mats and patted backs to sooth them to sleep.-
HHSC 746.2405(3) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The caregiver moved the chlid to their crib after being asked too.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 29, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's Secretary of State registration status is inactive.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-15. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The playground structure has chipping paint. There is a plastic mirror that was struck and has pieces of broken shards.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two of the six staff members do not have the required 24 hours of annual training in required topics.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation director does not have the required 30 hours of annual training in required topics.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The playground structure has chipped and chipping paint. One of the toilets in the girls restroom is not in working order.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection, the inspection was last completed on 09/19/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
Two of the six children's records reviewed do not have a preschool health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the six children's records reviewed does not have a completed emergency medical authorization on file.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
One of the five staff members does not have a notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two of the six staff members i missing annual training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
The director and the van driver are missing current annual training in transportation.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
The playground grounds has exposed tarp that is a tripping hazard. The playground structure has chipped paint.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
The playground structure's loose fill needs to be replenished.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The person left in charge during the 07/15/2024 Department of Family and Protective Services investigation inspection had provisional eligibility on their background check. A provision listed precludes the individual from being left in charge of the operation.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five operation staff files do not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on available for review.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification availalble for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards. The playground structure also has chipping green paint, this presents as a safety hazard to the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Staff background & training
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May 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five operation staff files were observed to not have current preventing and responding to food allergies on file.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child first aid certification.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
Three operation staff members do not have current pediatric or adult/infant/child CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
The playground structure has exposed black tarp coming up from underneath the wood chips, causing tripping hazards.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A health inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
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Other Serious
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
I observed a 7-week-old infant swaddled in a crib asleep during my walkthrough.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Other
I observed 3 children, ages 16m, 19m, and 20m, in an activity table without the use of safety straps.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
I observed 3 infants, ages 3mo, 9mo, and 15mo asleep in restrictive devices.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Other Serious
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Apr 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers did not supervise the playground properly, resulting in an injury that was not observed.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was observed that the black liner exposed on the the playground surface and may cause tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Four of four children's records reviewed still did not have emergency contact address on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-03-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four of files reviewed did not have current TB test on file.
HHSC 746.1105(2) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The infant room had children ages 2 months through 22 months in one room. This was a 20 month age gap.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-10. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 5 month old child was observed in the bucket seat without a strap being used.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-10. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Records & paperwork
Two of four children's records reviewed did not have a completed health statement on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four of four children's records reviewed did not have emergency contact address on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The director/driver did not have current transportation training. The training expired in September 2021.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The written operation policy did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity requirements.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The written emergency preparedness plan did not include #4 and #5.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The vehicle that the operation is planning to use does not have a child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-30. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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