Amazing Explorers Academy
1650 WEST FRONTIER PKWY, Prosper, TX 75078 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 227
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Julie Zapata
- Phone
- (469) 296-8180
- Regulated since
- Apr 12, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1421090 · number 1753373
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 15, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have CPR training that adhered to AHA guidelines.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have CPR training that adhered to AHA guidelines.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
Two out of three staff who attended to incident of child in care did not have a current CPR/First aid or no CPR/First Aid available for review. One staff hired on 2/2025 and the other on 4/2025.
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 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
Two out of three staff who attended to incident of child in care did not have a current CPR/First aid or no CPR/First Aid available for review. One staff hired on 2/2025 and the other on 4/2025.
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 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The cook staff was present while the background check status was pending.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The cook staff was present while the background check status was pending.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she placed a wrong diaper on a child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that children were left unattended, and caregiver was not at a physical proximity which did not allow visual and/or auditory awareness of the children in care.
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 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she placed a wrong diaper on a child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that children were left unattended, and caregiver was not at a physical proximity which did not allow visual and/or auditory awareness of the children in care.
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 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Ten out of eleven classrooms did not have the cots labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten children's files did not have updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Other
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Ten out of eleven classrooms did not have the cots labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten children's files did not have updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children were set up by the exit during nap time.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children were set up by the exit during nap time.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-19.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation provided pancakes and water for morning snack.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Other
The admission information for water activity does not include if a child is able to swim without assistance.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Other
Admission information does not include the Special Needs Statement.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation provided pancakes and water for morning snack.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Other
The admission information for water activity does not include if a child is able to swim without assistance.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Other
Admission information does not include the Special Needs Statement.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's first aid kit in the building and the first aid kit in the bus were not complete. The first aid kit on the bus was missing tweezers. The first aid kit in the building was missing gloves, tweezers, scissors and a thermometer.
HHSC 746.4001 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's first aid kit in the building and the first aid kit in the bus were not complete. The first aid kit on the bus was missing tweezers. The first aid kit in the building was missing gloves, tweezers, scissors and a thermometer.
HHSC 746.4001 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child did not have a completed food allergy plan in their file at inspection.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child did not have a completed food allergy plan in their file at inspection.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two children's files did not contain admission information. One child did not have immunization records in their file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Illness & medication
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two children's files did not contain admission information. One child did not have immunization records in their file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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