Higher Learning Academy
435 FM 1092 SUITE Z-1, Stafford, TX 77477 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cedric Nelson
- Phone
- (832) 539-1550
- Regulated since
- Feb 1, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1269607 · number 1646787
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 20 | 8 | Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (12), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has a expired fire inspection the last inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver came to answer the door and left seven children in the classroom alone.
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 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios
It was only one caregiver in the building during naptime; The operation had seven children in care ages 2 years old to 10-year-old.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Other
Two children ages five and ten years old were observed having screen time during nap time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Safety & premises
A toddler was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: Caregiver put the child on a mat to sleep.
HHSC 746.2505(1) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The boy's restroom had a toilet with a missing lid on top of the toilet. The operation had water inside the sand table. The operation had a mini barbecue pit on the playground with charcoal in the pit.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One driver did not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Safety & premises
The fence play area only has one entrance/exit to the area.
HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-10.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Sheets were not observed in the cribs to cover mattresses.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The following was observed: The play area was not ready for the children's use. There are items that must be removed and grass must be clean up. The tables in the classrooms were observed dusty. One play pen pad in the infant's room was observed dirty with stains.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Safety & premises
The vehicle in use to transport the children was observed to have some torns floor and a ripped seat.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 31, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 26, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 6, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-20. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-05. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The air conditioner in one of the vehicles was not properly working.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not working properly.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Illness & medication
One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.
HHSC 746.605(13)(C) — Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Safety & premises
The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-22.
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Staff background & training
Record of training hours from director and one caregiver were not available to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-03. Correction verified 2024-10-03.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Good judgement was not used when the director transported children with stuff located in the back of the vehicle. The stuff could move forward and injure a child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
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Staff background & training
One staff did not have available to review the current CPR/First Aid training.
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 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not provided parents with a copy of the parent's rights form 2987 as required.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-18. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
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Safety & premises
The air conditioner in one of the behicles was not propperly working.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-18. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicles was not installed.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-18. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
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Illness & medication
one out of nine children did not available vaccination records in file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-18. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child did not have in file information for emeregency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-18. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
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Illness & medication
One out of 9 children did not available the health statement in file.
HHSC 746.605(13)(C) — Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-18. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
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Safety & premises
The current Fire Marshal inspection report was not available during the inspection. Last inspection date 4/18/2023.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-18. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
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Staff background & training
Record of training hours from director and caregivers were not available to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-18. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 16, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the employees who left employment in 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-17. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Five children's files were reviewed. Two children do not have updated immunization records based on their current age.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Staff background & training
One employee has a blank affidavit form in their personnel file upon review of five staff records.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Illness & medication
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May 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An 8 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncer for several minutes.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-04. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Other Serious
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Dec 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence to prove that 1 caregiver was responsible for supervising two groups of children on two different playgrounds that were separated by fences and a sidewalk.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver went outside leaving 1 caregiver to supervise 11 children in two spaces.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child was in a toddler seat that uses straps to keep them secure but straps were not present. This was corrected when straps were added to the seats and the ones without straps were removed.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-03.
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Staff background & training
Two children were observed walking around the classroom with sippy cups.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Other
Two electrical outlets in the infant room did not have covers.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 caregivers did not obtain training in the required topics of 1309(e) during the most recently completed training year.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Safety & premises
An infant was in an infant car seat without the safety straps being buckled.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Safety & premises
3 out of 4 children's files did not have completed emergency contact information on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have proof of orientation or pre-service being obtained for a caregiver that began employment in April 2021.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver had online CPR training that did not meet minimum standard requirements.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-11. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child did not have a signature for consent to obtain emergency medical care.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Staff background & training
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