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Child Care Provider Webinar, December 2023 (Q4)

2023-12-12Quarterly Provider Webinar46:32 long

Presented December 2023. Rules and deadlines may have changed since; check Rules & laws for the current version.

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The state licensing office's December 2023 webinar: water safety and illness PINs, 2022's most cited deficiencies, free PBS KIDS resources, and CDPH sick-child guidance.

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CDSS Community Care Licensing

Presented by

CDSS Community Care LicensingCarla FernandezPBS SoCalRosemary MillerCDPH Office of School HealthBen Stevenson

Who it’s for

  • Licensed family child care homes
  • Child care centers

3 things to know

  1. Mandated reporter training, a top 2022 citation, is free, due within 90 days of hire, and renewed every two years.✓ checked
  2. CDPH's guidance on children with symptoms (PIN 23-18-CCP; the slide says 23-18-CCLD; since replaced by PIN 25-07-CCP) gives recommendations, not new requirements; Title 22 rules still apply.
  3. Infants up to 12 months need a completed LIC 9227 sleeping plan; the infant needs and services plan was a top citation.✓ checked

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Check that every employee has mandated reporter training (new employees within 90 days, renewed every two years) and that a copy of each certificate is on file.

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Welcome and agenda
  • The last quarterly provider webinar of 2023 was held December 12, 2023.✓ checked▶ 00:00:03
  • Guest topics were PBS SoCal on resources for early learners, and the Department of Public Health on what to consider when a child has symptoms of illness.✓ checked
  • The Child Care Program's mission is to protect the health and safety of children in care.✓ checked▶ 00:02:06
Water safety (PIN 23-17-CCLD)
  • PIN 23-17-CCLD: never leave a pool unattended, do a safety check daily, inspect covers and fencing, always maintain ratios, and empty wading pools after each use.✓ checked▶ 00:03:03
  • The presenter said the PIN matters even if you have no pool: caregivers must always be present and constantly supervising children in any body of water, and water safety includes infants and small children in the bathtub.▶ 00:03:17
  • The presenter described the daily check as walking the premises before children go outside, and said to plan ratios for times an adult has to step away, such as for a child's illness, injury or bathroom needs.▶ 00:03:48
Communicable disease guidance (PIN 23-18-CCP)
  • PIN 23-18-CCP (the slide says 23-18-CCLD; since replaced by PIN 25-07-CCP) shares CDPH guidance for child care settings and considerations for a child with symptoms. For more, see Safe Schools for All or your local regional office.✓ checked▶ 00:05:01
Most commonly cited deficiencies, 2022
  • The presenter said most-cited-deficiency reports come out every year, by facility type.▶ 00:06:06
  • Family child care homes: mandated reporter training (renew every two years), CPR and First Aid (renew every two years), and operation of a family child care home (the home must be free from defects or conditions that might endanger a child).✓ checked▶ 00:06:32
  • The presenter said that if your spouse, partner or child will at times be counted in ratio, they need mandated reporter training; volunteers are not required but it is recommended. Keep a copy of the certificate on file.▶ 00:06:56
  • The presenter said pediatric CPR and First Aid is needed if a staff member will be left alone with the children, for example while you pick children up from school or go to the doctor.▶ 00:07:30Coming October 1, 2027: all staff providing care in a center or family child care home, and substitute adults in homes, must have current pediatric first aid and CPR and at least 16 hours of health and safety training (PIN 26-11-CCP, checked 2026-09-29). current rule
  • The presenter said chemicals, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms, poisons and similar items should be inaccessible or locked.▶ 00:08:06Current rule: in family child care homes, poisons, firearms and other dangerous weapons must be stored locked, not just out of reach (Title 22 §102417(g)(4), checked 2026-09-22). current rule
  • Preschool and school-age centers: mandated reporter training, adult immunizations (proof of vaccination for influenza, pertussis and measles), and personnel requirements (a health screening with a TB test for each staff member).✓ checked▶ 00:08:34
  • The presenter said staff and volunteers must get a flu vaccine between August 1 and December 1 each year, and flu is the only vaccine they can decline, with a one-time statement for the file.▶ 00:09:14
  • Infant programs: the written needs and services plan must include a completed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for infants up to 12 months.✓ checked▶ 00:09:52
Mandated reporter training update
  • Mandated reporter training is required of all employees, costs nothing, must be completed within 90 days by new employees, and must be renewed every two years.✓ checked▶ 00:11:07
  • The presenter said the Office of Child Abuse Prevention would redesign the online training and hold focus groups from fall 2023 through spring 2024. The training was available in English and Spanish.▶ 00:11:30Current rule: AB 150 removed the limited-English exemption, so licensees, administrators and staff must complete mandated reporter training and renew it every two years, whatever their English level. The online training is now available in English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Vietnamese (PIN 26-11-CCP, checked 2026-09-29). current rule
  • If you have trouble getting a copy of your certificate, contact the Office of Child Abuse Prevention through the Mandated Reporter Training webpage.▶ 00:13:19
PBS KIDS resources for early learners (PBS SoCal)
  • PBS KIDS resources are always free, bilingual, standards-based, research-backed and multi-platform.✓ checked▶ 00:15:13
  • Resources include PBS KIDS self-paced courses, PBS LearningMedia, Family Math, and the PBS KIDS Video and Games apps.✓ checked▶ 00:17:05
  • The presenter said the self-paced courses give early educators professional development hours for free. PBS LearningMedia can be filtered by topic and age group.▶ 00:17:31
  • Family Math is a bilingual program for families with children ages 2-5, covering number sense and counting, shapes, sorting and collecting, patterns, spatial sense, and measurement. The presenter said it is aligned to the California Preschool Foundations.▶ 00:20:29
  • The Family Math Toolkit has printable games, activity videos, a book list, workshop slides and guides, and activity sheets. The presenter said the assets are bilingual, downloadable and co-brandable.▶ 00:21:44
  • All resources are available in English and Spanish. The presenter said episodes can be downloaded in the PBS KIDS Video app to watch without internet.▶ 00:22:59
  • Partners include Quality Start LA, for Family Math professional development for credit. Contact: Rosemary, [email protected].▶ 00:25:18
When a child has symptoms of illness (CDPH)
  • All of the information is in PIN 23-18-CCP (since replaced by PIN 25-07-CCP). The presenter said the guidance applies to both child care and K-12 schools.▶ 00:27:06
  • The general guidance layers strategies: vaccination, better indoor air quality, masks, hygiene and handwashing, staying home when sick, reporting disease to local public health, cleaning, and testing.▶ 00:29:34
  • The symptoms guidance is a set of recommendations, not new requirements; you do not have to use it, and Title 22 requirements still apply.▶ 00:31:21
  • If you know the diagnosis, follow medical providers or the local health department. The guidance is for when you do not know the cause.▶ 00:31:55
  • Step 1: decide if it is an emergency; if so, follow emergency protocols. Step 2: consider whether the child can take part, even with the sniffles, and how much care and staff time the child needs. A table then summarizes symptoms with general recommendations.▶ 00:32:27
Lead prevention awareness
  • Lead resources for providers include a Lead Poisoning Facts flyer (PUB 515), PINs, FAQs, the CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch website, and the Lead & Licensed Child Care Facilities webinar.✓ checked▶ 00:36:44
  • The presenter said lead in tap water can be reduced by having your water tested, and that CDSS has a flyer in several languages for parents.▶ 00:36:32
Making space for diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Use a cultural diversity calendar and an anti-bias approach when planning holiday celebrations.✓ checked▶ 00:38:01
  • The presenter suggested surveying and talking with families to find out which holidays, if any, they celebrate.▶ 00:38:09
Contacts, PIN sign-up and on-demand webinars
  • Watch for PINs to register for 2024 provider webinars.▶ 00:40:44
  • Keep your contact information current with your regional office, and tell your licensing program analyst about changes to phone, email, location, operation or physical plant.▶ 00:40:59
  • Sign up to receive PINs and quarterly updates by email through "Receive Important Updates" on the CDSS website.✓ checked▶ 00:41:44
  • On-demand webinars include Ask the Advocates, Introduction to the Technical Support Program, Lead and Licensed Child Care Facilities, Tips and Tools to Support Regulatory Compliance, and Safe Sleep Regulations.✓ checked▶ 00:43:00
  • The slides asked attendees to fill out the survey, which guides future webinars.✓ checked▶ 00:44:28
  • Questions: your regional office, the Child Care Advocate Program ([email protected]), the Technical Support Program ([email protected]), or Child Care Assistance at (800) 543-7793.✓ checked

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The webinar was held December 12, 2023.
Quarterly Provider Webinar December 12, 2023		✓ checked
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The agenda listed PBS SoCal on resources to support early learners.
Resources to Support Early Learners, Pu blic Broadcasting Services of Southern California		✓ checked
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The agenda listed the Department of Public Health on considerations when a child has symptoms of illness.
Considerations w hen a Child has Symptoms of Illness, Department of Public Health		✓ checked
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The Child Care Program's mission is to protect the health and safety of children in care.
To protect the health and safety of children in care		✓ checked
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PIN 23-17-CCLD water safety measures: never leave a pool unattended, safety check daily, inspect covers and fencing, always maintain ratios, empty wading pools after each use.
Water Safety Requirements and Measures • Never leave a pool unattended • Safety check daily • Inspect covers and fencing • Always maintain ratios • Empty wading pools after each use PIN 23-17-CCLD		✓ checked
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PIN 23-18-CCLD covers CDPH guidance for child care settings and considerations for a child with symptoms, with Safe Schools for All and regional offices as resources.
Communicable Diseases Guidelines • California Department Public Health (CDPH) Guidance for Child Care S ettings • Considerations for a c hild with symptoms • Additional Information/Resources: • S afe Schools for All • Local Child Care Licensing R egional Office PIN 23-18-CCLD		✓ checked
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Most commonly cited for family child care homes in 2022: Mandated Reporter Training, which must be renewed every two years.
Family Child Care Homes - 2022 Mandated Reporter Training The training must be renewed every two (2) years.		✓ checked
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Also most cited for homes in 2022: CPR & First Aid, which must be renewed every two years.
CPR & First Aid The training must be renewed every two (2) years.		✓ checked
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Also most cited for homes in 2022: Operation of a Family Child Care Home; the home must be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child.
Operation of Family Child Care Home The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child.		✓ checked
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Most commonly cited for preschool and school-age programs in 2022: Mandated Reporter Training, renewed every two years.
Preschool & School-Age Programs - 2022 Mandated Reporter Training The training must be renewed every two (2) years.		✓ checked
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Also most cited for preschool and school-age programs: Adult Immunizations, proof of vaccination for influenza, pertussis and measles.
Adult Immunizations Proof of vaccination for: influenza, pertussis, and measles.		✓ checked
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Also most cited for preschool and school-age programs: Personnel Requirements; each staff member must have a health screening with a TB test.
Personnel Requirements Each staff must have a health screening with TB test.		✓ checked
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Most cited for infant programs in 2022: Infant Needs and Service Plan; infants up to 12 months must have a completed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan.
Infant Programs - 2022 Infant Needs and Service Plan The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan.		✓ checked
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Mandated reporter training is required of all employees; new employees have 90 days to complete it; it costs nothing; it must be renewed every two years.
Mandated Reporter Training Update • Required of all employees • New employees have 90 days to c omplete • No cost • Must be renewed every two years		✓ checked
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PBS KIDS resources are always free, bilingual, standards-based, research-backed and multi-platform.
• Always free • Bilingual • Standards-based and aligned • Backed by research • Multi-platform—we aim to be everywhere parents, kids, caregivers, and educators are		✓ checked
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PBS KIDS resources: self-paced courses, PBS LearningMedia, Family Math, and the PBS KIDS Video and Games apps.
• PBS KIDS Self-Paced Courses • PBS LearningMedia • Family Math • PBS KIDS Video and Games Apps		✓ checked
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Family Math is a research-based, multi-platform, bilingual program for families with children ages 2-5.
Family Math is a research-based, multi-platform, bilingual program that focuses on building math positivity, confidence, and knowledge of foundational math skills for families with children ages 2- 5.		✓ checked
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Family Math covers number sense and counting, shapes, sorting and collecting, patterns, spatial sense, and measurement.
Number Sense & Counting Shapes Sorting & Collecting Patterns Spatial Sense Measurement		✓ checked
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The Family Math Toolkit includes printable games, activity videos, a book list, workshop slides and guides, and activity sheets.
● Printable Games ● Activity Videos ● Book List ● Workshop Slides and Guides ● Activity Sheets		✓ checked
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All resources and the user experience are available in English and Spanish.
• All resources available in English and Spanish • User-experience available in English and Spanish		✓ checked
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PBS SoCal contact: Rosemary, [email protected].
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Lead resources: Lead Poisoning Facts flyer (PUB 515), PINs, FAQs, the CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch website, and the Lead & Licensed Child Care Facilities webinar.
• Lead Resources for Providers • Lead Poisoning Facts Flyer or PUB 5 15 • Provider Information Notices ( PINs) • Frequently Asked Questions (F AQs) • California Department of Pu blic Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website Lead & Licensed Child Care Facilities Webinar		✓ checked
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DEI resources: a cultural diversity calendar (NIH, 2023) and an anti-bias approach to holiday celebrations (NAEYC).
• Cultural Diversity Calendar worldwide (National Institutes of H ealth, 2023). • Using an anti-bias approach in planning your holiday celebrations (National Association for the Education of Young Children).		✓ checked
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The presenter said the water safety PIN is important even if you do not have a swimming pool.
it is a very important pen even if you do not have a swimming pool in the premise		▶ 00:03:13as said Something wrong?
Caregivers must always be present and constantly supervising children in bodies of water, no matter the circumstance.
caregivers must always be present and constantly supervising children when in bodies of water no matter the circumstance		▶ 00:03:29as said Something wrong?
Water safety also includes infants and small children in the bathtub.
water safety also includes infants and small children when in the bathtub		▶ 00:03:40as said Something wrong?
The daily safety check means walking around the premises before children are allowed outside.
conducting a safety check daily by walking around the facility premise to ensure safety before children are allowed outside		▶ 00:03:48as said Something wrong?
Maintain adult-to-child ratios and plan for an adult needing to step away for any reason.
always maintain the proper adult to child ratios and anticipate the need for an adult to remove themselves for any reason		▶ 00:04:30as said Something wrong?
Most commonly cited deficiency reports are produced every year.
the most commonly cited deficien reports are produced annually		▶ 00:06:06as said Something wrong?
The presenter said a spouse, partner or child who will at some point be counted in ratio needs mandated reporter training.
if your husband partner or child will be at some point counted in racial they will need to have the training		▶ 00:06:56as said Something wrong?
Keep a copy of the training certificate on file.
it is important that a copy of the certificate be placed on file		▶ 00:07:11as said Something wrong?
The presenter said mandated reporter training is not required for volunteers, only recommended.
volunteers are not required it is just recommended		▶ 00:07:22as said Something wrong?
The presenter said pediatric CPR and First Aid is necessary if a staff member will be left alone with the children.
first aid is necessary if a staff is going to be left alone with the children		▶ 00:07:35as said Something wrong?
The presenter said the online mandated reporter training would be redesigned.
the online mandated reported training will be undergoing a redesign		▶ 00:11:39as said Something wrong?
The presenter said the Office of Child Abuse Prevention would hold focus groups from fall 2023 through spring 2024.
in Fall 2023 through spring 2024 the office of child abuse and prevention will be holding multiple focus groups		▶ 00:12:45as said Something wrong?
The presenter said chemicals, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms, poisons and other items should be inaccessible or locked.
chemicals cleaning compounds medicines Firearms poisons and other items should be inaccessible or locked		▶ 00:08:06as said Something wrong?
The presenter said center staff and volunteers must get a flu vaccine between August 1 and December 1 each year.
the staff and volunteers shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1st and December 1st of each year		▶ 00:09:18as said
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The presenter said flu is the only vaccine staff and volunteers can decline, by a one-time statement for the file.
influenza is the only vaccine that staff volunteers can decline by submitting a one-time statement for the file		▶ 00:09:27as said
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The CDPH guidance is recommendations, not new requirements; the requirements remain in Title 22.
they are not requirements for or new requirements for licensed child care providers uh those requirements remain in title 22		▶ 00:34:19as said Something wrong?
Mandated reporter training was available in English and Spanish.
this training is currently available in English and Spanish		▶ 00:13:13as said Something wrong?
For trouble getting a certificate copy, contact the Office of Child Abuse Prevention.
if you had an issue getting a copy of your certificate please contact the office of child abuse pres prevention		▶ 00:13:19as said Something wrong?
PBS offers interactive self-paced courses for professional development hours for free.
interactive self-paced courses for professional development hours for free		▶ 00:17:33as said Something wrong?
PBS LearningMedia can be filtered by topic and age group.
you can filter by Topic in age group		▶ 00:18:31as said Something wrong?
Family Math is aligned to the California Preschool Foundations.
it is aligned to the California preschool foundations		▶ 00:21:12as said Something wrong?
Family Math assets are bilingual, downloadable and co-brandable.
assets are all bilingual downloadable and co- brandable		▶ 00:22:06as said Something wrong?
Anyone can download episodes in the PBS KIDS Video app.
anyone can download EP episodes of shows within the PBS Kids video app		▶ 00:24:55as said Something wrong?
PBS SoCal partners with Quality Start LA on Family Math professional development for credit.
we have a partnership with quality start La um doing family math professional development for credit		▶ 00:25:27as said Something wrong?
The CDPH guidance applies to both child care facilities and K-12 schools.
this information applies uh both to child care facilities as well as to K through 12 schools in California		▶ 00:29:02as said Something wrong?
Layered strategies: vaccination, indoor air quality, masks, hygiene and handwashing, staying home when sick, reporting disease to local public health, cleaning, and testing.
how getting vaccinated improving indoor air quality using masks uh maintaining good hygiene including handwashing staying home when sick uh reporting disease to local public health cleaning your facilities and getting tested		▶ 00:30:01as said Something wrong?
The publication of the symptoms guidance does not require providers to use it.
the publication of this um does not require you to use it		▶ 00:31:21as said Something wrong?
If you know a specific diagnosis, follow the recommendations of medical providers or the local health department.
if you know a specific diagnosis then we encourage you to follow the recommendations of medical providers of the local Health Department		▶ 00:32:12as said Something wrong?
Step one in the guidance is to assess whether the situation is an emergency.
step one in the guidance is really to assess whether the situation is an emergency		▶ 00:32:27as said Something wrong?
Consider whether the child is able to participate, even with the sniffles.
whether they're able to participate even with the sniffles		▶ 00:32:58as said Something wrong?
Consider how much care the child requires and whether it takes too much staff time.
think about how much care the child requires and whether it takes too much staff time		▶ 00:33:20as said Something wrong?
Lead in tap water is an exposure that can be reduced by having your water tested.
lad in tap water is one environmental exposure that can be reduced by having your water tested		▶ 00:36:32as said Something wrong?
CDSS has a lead flyer in multiple languages.
Department of social service has a flat flyer in multiple language		▶ 00:36:54as said Something wrong?
Keep your contact information current with your local regional office.
Keep your Contact Information Current Contact your Local Regional Office		✓ checked
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Tell your licensing program analyst or regional office about changes to phone, email, location, operation or physical plant.
let your license program analyst or local regional office know when you have changed your phone number email address change of location and any change to your operation or fiscal plan		▶ 00:41:14as said Something wrong?
Sign up for "Receive Important Updates" to get PINs and quarterly updates.
Licensing Updates: Provider Information Notices & Quarterly Updates CDSS Receive Important Updates		✓ checked
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Survey and talk with families to find out which holidays, if any, they celebrate.
conduct surveys and speak with families to identify which holidays if any family celebrate		▶ 00:38:13as said Something wrong?
Watch for PINs to register for future provider webinars.
keep an eye out for providing information notice to register for future child care provider webinars		▶ 00:40:44as said Something wrong?
On-demand webinars include Child Care Licensing Webinars, Ask the Advocates, Introduction to the Technical Support Program, Lead and Licensed Child Care Facilities, Tips and Tools to Support Regulatory Compliance, and Safe Sleep Regulations.
• Child Care Licensing Webinars • Ask the Advocates • Introduction to the Technical Support Program • Lead and Licensed Child Care Facilities • Tips and Tools to Support Regulatory Compliance • Safe Sleep Regulations		✓ checked
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Survey feedback guides future webinars.
Your feedback guides the Child Care A dvocate and Child Care Programs in developing and delivering future webinars.		✓ checked
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Child Care Advocate Program email: [email protected].
Child Care Advocate Program [email protected]		✓ checked
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Technical Support Program email: [email protected].
Technical Support Program [email protected]		✓ checked
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Child Care Assistance phone: (800) 543-7793.
Child Care Assistance (800) 543-7793		✓ checked
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