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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197403009
Report Date: 03/10/2020
Date Signed: 03/10/2020 05:07:53 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197403009
ADMINISTRATOR:AHN, SU K.FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2029 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(213) 733-8827
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90018
CAPACITY:175CENSUS: 58DATE:
03/10/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:50 AM
MET WITH:Director, Su AhnTIME COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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On March 10, 2020 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monique Ayala and Mireya Garcia conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection at the facility noted above. LPAs met with Director, Su Ahn, who guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. This facility is a Private and State Preschool Program, which consists of four (4) separate buildings; Private Day Care Building, House/Day Care Building, State Day Care Building and Site Supervisor/Administrative Building. The Private Day Care Building consists of the following classrooms; Lily, Tulip, Giraffe, one (1) waiting room and two (2) napping rooms. The Private Day Care Program offers full-time and part-time hours, which are Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The State Day Care Program consists of the following classrooms; Panda, Elephant, Bear and Rabbit. The State Day Care Program offers full-time and 2 part-time (AM and PM) hours, which are Monday to Friday from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, 8:00 AM to 11:20 AM, and 12:30 PM to 3:50 PM.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: Room Lily: Staff #1 with 8 preschoolers; Room Tulip: Staff #2 with 5 preschoolers; Room Giraffe: Staff #3 with 7 preschoolers; Room Panda: Staff #4 and Staff #5 with 10 preschoolers; Room Elephant: Staff #6 and Staff #7 with 11 preschoolers; Room Bear: Staff #8 and Staff #9 with 7 preschoolers and Room Rabbit: Staff #10 and Staff #11 with 10 preschoolers. The following was observed during the tour of the facility:

PHYSICAL PLANT


Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPAs observed carpets in all classrooms that were stained and soiled. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby and hangers to store their belongings; however, LPAs observed the children's hanging jackets touching one another in each classroom. Napping equipment (cots) were observed in the napping rooms and inside storage closets. Per the Director, blankets are taken home by the children's parents/authorized representatives each week to be washed. LPAs did not observe linens or sheets on the cots. First Aid supplies were observed and kept in each classroom.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique AyalaTELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403009
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020
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At 1:34 PM, the Director stated that the napping room is used as the isolation area. Per Director, the facility will set-up an unused room in the Private Day Care Building to be used as the isolation area for a child who may become ill. During the inspection, LPAs observed chipping and torn dry wall inside the napping room that is located by Lily's classroom in the Private Day Care Building. LPAs took photographs of the observations inside the napping room. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. General sanitation was observed. LPAs did not observe available indoor drinking water in each classroom of the Private Day Care Building; however, there is a drinking fountain with a step stool available is the hallway of the facility. Available drinking water was observed in each classroom located in the State Day Care Building. The facility has a carbon monoxide detector that was tested and is operable.

During the inspection, LPAs observed disinfectants and cleaning solutions that were accessible to children in all of the classrooms. LPAs observed electrical outlets without outlet covers in all of the classrooms. At 11:19 AM, LPAs also observed Raid Ant and Roach Spray located inside the main office of the Private Day Care Building. At the time of the observation, no children were present and the Director immediately placed the poison inside a locked closet. Pictures were taken of the poison that was accessible to children in care.

All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. There are no trash cans with tight fitting lids in the classrooms; however, the Director states that the trash is removed from the classrooms after each meal time.

During the inspection, LPAs observed multiple tables and chairs that were torn, weathered and in despair located in the play yard near the State Day Care Building. Pictures were taken of the tables and chairs that are in despair. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that could absorb a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was also observed.

FACILITY RECORDS


All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. Staff names were recorded (refer to Confidential Names list (LIC 811), dated 03/10/2020) at the time of inspection. There is at least one person present with a valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR during this inspection.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique AyalaTELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403009
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020
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LPAs reviewed 9 children’s records for completeness (refer to Children’s Record Review (LIC 857), dated 03/10/2020). At this time, staff records were not reviewed. An Annual Continuation is required and will be conducted at a later date and time. LPA Ayala will review staff records during the Annual Continuation.

Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-in and sign-out sheets were reviewed; all children present were signed in.

This facility provides breakfast, lunch, dinner and PM snack. Food menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child’s authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request.

At the time of the inspection, LPAs did not observe the facility license number displayed on any of the facility advertisements located outside the facility or on the program advertisement handouts. During the inspection, LPA Ayala obtained copies of the Annual Secured Property Tax Bills and Program Enrollment Advertisement.

LPAs discussed and provided copies of the following forms: Required Lead Testing for Drinking Water in Licensed Child Care Centers and the Provision of Lead Exposure Information to Parents and Guardians by All Licensed Child Care Facilities (PIN 20-01-CCP) and Coronavirus Information and Guidelines for Child Care Settings (PIN 20-02-CCP).

During the inspection, LPAs discussed with the Director about the Department's Technical Support Program (TSP). Per Director, the facility is willing to receive support from the TSP. A copy of the TSP handout was provided to the Director.

LPA advised the Director to access forms, regulations, quarterly updates, and Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the Department website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations.

A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representative of all currently enrolled children and newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique AyalaTELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403009
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020
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The Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. LPA Ayala provided a copy of the LIC 9224 to the Director during the inspection.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

An exit interview was conducted with the Director including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. The Director’s signature on this report acknowledges receipt of these rights.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique AyalaTELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2020
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403009
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020
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POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/10/2020
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101238(g)(1) Buildings and Grounds. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons shall be locked.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
LPAs observed Raid Ant and Roach spray accessible to children inside the office located in the Private Day Care Building near the main enterance. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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Per Director, she will attend the Step 2, Center Orientation for Record Keeping and Operations on 03/19/2020 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Monterey Park South West Child Care Regional Office located at 1000 Corporate Center Dr. Suite 211, Monterey Park, CA 91754.

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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique AyalaTELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2020
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403009
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020
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POC Due Date /
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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101238(a) Buildings and Grounds. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
LPAs observed stained and soiled carpets in all of the classrooms. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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101238(g) Buildings and Grounds. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.
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LPAs observed disinfectants and cleaning solutions accessible to children in care in all of the classrooms. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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The Director will submit to LPA Ayala via e-mail a staff agenda and staff sign-in sheet for the training by the POC due date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique AyalaTELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2020
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403009
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020
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POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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101238(a) Buildings and Grounds. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
LPAs observed multiple electrical outlets without outlet covers in all of the classrooms. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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The Director will submit to LPA Ayala via e-mail a staff agenda and staff sign-in sheet for the training by the POC due date.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
LPAs observed chipping and torn dry wall in the napping room located next to Lily Room in the Private Day Care Building. LPAs also observed tables and chairs in despair located in the play yard. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique AyalaTELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2020
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403009
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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101238.4(a) Storage Space. The licensee shall ensure that each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space for his/her clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding.
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LPAs observed the children's hanging jackets touching one another in each of the classrooms. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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101239(g) Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies. The licensee shall provide linens of various kinds as necessary to meet the program of services offered by the center and the requirements specified in this chapter.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
LPAs only observed a blanket on the children's cots inside the napping rooms located in the Private Day Care Building. LPAs did not observe any sheets or linens on the children's cots. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique AyalaTELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2020
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOS ANGELES FIRST PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403009
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2020
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POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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101226.2(a) Isolation for Illness. A center shall be equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day.
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room located in the Private Day Care Building will be set-up to provide isolation for any child in care who becomes ill. At the time of the inspection, the designated room was not equipped to isolate and care for children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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101162(1) Advertisements and License Number. Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861.
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LPAs did not observe the facility license number on the advertisements displayed outside of the facility or on the program enrollment handout. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOostenTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monique AyalaTELEPHONE: (323) 246-2016
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2020
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