Champs Learning Center LLC
4801 N CAGE BLVD, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Esmeralda Guerra Cantu
- Phone
- (956) 534-6820
- Regulated since
- Mar 24, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1422329 · number 1754359
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 8, 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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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Aug 26, 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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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 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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Jul 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment when addressing a child for biting, the caregiver would tap the child's mouth and state no-bi-ting. After each syllable the caregiver would tap the child's mouth.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Other Serious
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Jul 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment when addressing a child for biting, the caregiver would tap the child's mouth and state no-bi-ting. After each syllable the caregiver would tap the child's mouth.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver without a cleared background check was present caring for children at the center.
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 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver disciplined a child by using negative comments.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver without a cleared background check was present caring for children at the center.
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 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver disciplined a child by using negative comments.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 31, 2025 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 31, 2025 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not correct the fire inspection deficiencies.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not correct the fire inspection deficiencies.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection there were 3 out of the 5 classrooms that had the TV's on with non educational videos, the videos did not go with the lesson plan. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers turned off the TV's
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver did not wash hands of the child after diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Other
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection there were 3 out of the 5 classrooms that had the TV's on with non educational videos, the videos did not go with the lesson plan. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers turned off the TV's
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver did not wash hands of the child after diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 11, 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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Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 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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Jul 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgment by using her foot to keep a child from rising off the mat during naptime.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Other Serious
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Jul 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgment by using her foot to keep a child from rising off the mat during naptime.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 20, 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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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the five employee records reviewed was missing emergency preparedness, preventing the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, allergic reactions, hazardous materials, and building safety from annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-13. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was supervising 15 children with a specified age of 2 years old. They were out of ratio by 4 children. Ratio is suppose to be one caregiver for 11 children with a specified age of 2 years old. This was corrected during inspection by adding another caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Safety & premises
Fire drill was not practiced on February 2024. Last fire drill was practiced on January 10, 2024. Drill was practiced during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-06.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the five employee records reviewed was missing emergency preparedness, preventing the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, allergic reactions, hazardous materials, and building safety from annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-13. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was supervising 15 children with a specified age of 2 years old. They were out of ratio by 4 children. Ratio is suppose to be one caregiver for 11 children with a specified age of 2 years old. This was corrected during inspection by adding another caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Safety & premises
Fire drill was not practiced on February 2024. Last fire drill was practiced on January 10, 2024. Drill was practiced during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 6, 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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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection expired on 8/8/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-15. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Reviewed transportation binder and the medical information form for all the children being transported was missing.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection expired on 8/8/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-15. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Reviewed transportation binder and the medical information form for all the children being transported was missing.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 3, 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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Jul 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three electrical fans were observed not being anchored and at the reach of the children in the infant and toddler rooms. Note: The three electrical fans were removed by caregiver during inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-22. Correction verified 2023-07-03.
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Other
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three electrical fans were observed not being anchored and at the reach of the children in the infant and toddler rooms. Note: The three electrical fans were removed by caregiver during inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-22. Correction verified 2023-07-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 21, 2023 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 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 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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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 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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Nov 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The children in the toddler room the children were watching a Christmas program on the TV. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
In the infant room there were two cribs with bottles and blankets making it a hazard for the infants. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the blankets and bottles from both cribs.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-28.
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Other
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Nov 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The children in the toddler room the children were watching a Christmas program on the TV. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
In the infant room there were two cribs with bottles and blankets making it a hazard for the infants. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the blankets and bottles from both cribs.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 4, 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 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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