Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

117 Grove Road, Hitchin SG4 0AA
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Hitchin offers outstanding Early Years care in a warm, welcoming setting. Rated Good by Ofsted (April 2022), the nursery embraces the Hygge Approach alongside STEM and heuristic play to support each child’s individual learning journey.

Children explore well-equipped playrooms and a large garden with a forest area, mud kitchen, and climbing structures. With bespoke educational programmes like Sow & Grow, Move & Groove, and Boogie Mites, plus an on-site chef preparing healthy meals, every child is supported to thrive. The experienced team includes SENCo-trained staff who ensure inclusive care for all. The Famly App keeps parents connected with daily updates, while stay-and-play sessions and regular outings strengthen community links.

Conveniently located near Grove Road and River Purwell, with on-site parking, this nursery provides a safe, inspiring space for children to learn and grow.
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Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Mitchell (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 37
  • Total Places for Children
  • 95
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin Reviews (81)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.634) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin has 81 reviews.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children have gone to Kiddi Caru. The biggest asset of the nursery is the staff - They genuinely care and look after your children. This makes it easier to go to work each day. Settling for both children was difficult, and the staff worked with us to make sure the children learnt it was a safe,
fun and loving place to be. Going up through the rooms, the teams develop the activities and learning - We've seen our little girl grow in confidence and she really enjoys learning, and the team match where she is at and what she enjoys. The outside space is on the smaller side, but they make the most of it going out lots when possible. And the soft play barn is a great addition, allowing them to get active in any weather. The app is good for communication on the children's days and also to receive photos of what they have been up to! Both our kids enjoy their nursery days and come home happy.

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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Hitchin when he was six months old. The staff in Otters made us feel very welcome and reassured me during the settling process, as I was quite nervous about leaving him so young.
Safe to say, I had nothing to worry about. He settled so quickly and loves going every week. All the
staff are friendly and welcoming. It’s lovely to get updates and pictures throughout the day so we can see what he has been up to.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, nurturing team strive to make the settling-in process as seamless as possible, getting to know children's individual needs so they can provide the right support they need to thrive.


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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would recommend Hitchin Kiddi Caru. The nursery and management have really tried to assist my son’s needs since he’s been referred for an autism assessment. They have called in health visitors and support staff to assist with how to cope with his changing and challenging needs. They have kept me up
to date with his developments.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team are passionate about helping children learn and grow so work hard to ensure they are provided with the support and resources they need to thrive.


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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin provide the best care. The team are all so warm and friendly it feels like a home from home. Our daughter is always greeted with smiles and enjoys every minute. The manager and her team are the best. Thank you.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated, nurturing team really take the time to ensure children feel supported, safe and happy whilst at nursery.


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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's lovely to see my little one growing in confidence in the soft play area, supported by the staff. When I collected her the other day she was so pleased to be at the top! When I drop her off she is happy to go to her keyworker and all the staff are caring. I love the variety of activities they do.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to read that the support and exceptional care from our team have helped your little one develop her confidence! They are so passionate about helping children to learn, grow and thrive.


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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery with kind and caring staff. My daughter goes into class happily each morning, and her learning has come on loads since being at Kiddi Caru. I love that they spend as much time outside as possible, and on rainy days, they have their new soft play barn to keep them active. Thoroughly
recommend.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team strives to excite, inspire and engage children in their learning with a variety of stimulating activities and our specially designed education programmes. Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise whilst at nursery, which is so important for their well-being.


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Review from V G (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My daughter only started attending in September. It took her a couple of weeks to settle, but she now loves being there. All the staff are friendly and welcoming and seem to really enjoy having my little one there.
The only reservations I’ve had, are that the delay with funding meant I was being 'chased'
for payment from the nursery via message, or over the phone. I understand this is policy and no fault to the nursery staff directly. Despite having open communication around this, it did leave me feeling uncomfortable on drop offs and pick ups.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team strives to make the settling in process as smooth and seamless as possible. They are so passionate about helping children to learn, grow and thrive.


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Review from Katy H (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is always happy to go to nursery, which speaks volumes (and helps with the mum guilt). The staff are personable and I feel they know my child well. I can see the progress he has made in the few months he has been there; definitely a home from home.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is enjoying his time here! Our kind, caring team really take the time to form close relationships with the children in their care. Throughout the nursery day, children enjoy a variety of fun, engaging activities in conjunction with our education programmes to help them develop important skills for the future.


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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined the Squirrels room in Hitchin in May 2023. We’re very happy with our experience and have found the staff to be professional and caring. He took a while to settle in, but now enjoys going to nursery and looks forward to the activities. The app is excellent for keeping up to date with what
he’s doing and allows for smooth communication between the parents and nursery. The new soft play space is amazing!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, nurturing team are incredibly open and attentive to our families individual needs, providing the support children need to feel happy, safe and secure at nursery. Our app is a great communication tool and is fantastic for keep families up-to-date with their little one's progress.


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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Kiddi Caru. We have been very happy with the nursery. I have found the staff to be caring and attentive and the children have both thrived here. They have also worked hard to make positive changes to the nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow. They provide a great variety of stimulating activities in conjunction with our specially designed education programmes to help them develop important skills for the future.


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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been nothing but helpful to us, as new parents. From the worry of a breastfeeding baby that doesn’t nap very well, to the care taken towards our little girl to date.
I had such worries about the transition as a BF mum but they talked me through it all and made the transition much easier.
(It was fine!) The staff are great and our little girl loves going to nursery every day. The additional soft play barn is an incredible feature, another fave for our little girl.
Well done, team. Thank you for looking after our little girl with such care.
Any new parents, definitely consider this nursery!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are so open and attentive to the individual needs of our families, sharing their knowledge and providing the support needed to guide them through. We take great pride in our facilities and the fantastic experiences that they provide for the children.


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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Kiddi Caru since they were 8 months old. They are now nearly 3 and have a lovely relationship with all the staff. They are happy playing and learning and look forward to going each week. Staff are kind, friendly and approachable and really take an interest in my child’s development
and interests. Management are always present and are kind, friendly and approachable too.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. All of our team members care deeply about the happiness and wellbeing of the children. They really take the time to get to know them and their individual needs so they can provide the proper support and encouragement they need to thrive.


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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I’m pleased with the support my child has received at this nursery.
I was impressed with how the nursery supported us when my son had a bad cold, they provided us with detailed updates and insisted we take him to the doctors where we realised he had an infection.
I appreciated their attention to detail,
which helped our son recover quickly from the infection. Thank you.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team are incredibly attentive to the children in their care and work hard to form strong partnerships with our families to provide the exceptional care and support they need to thrive.


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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So far, I can say all the staff members we have had have interactions with from when our son started have been fantastic, pleasant and always willing to go the extra mile. Even though when our son wasn’t settling in well they kept us informed and tried their very best to get him settled. Now that he’s
settled in, he always look forward to the staff's cuddles when he’s dropped off and never wants to leave until he’s picked up. Thanks for all you ongoing support.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Starting nursery is such an major event in the lives of children and their families, so our dedicated team understands the need to be incredibly supportive, patient and attentive to their individual needs.


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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at Kiddi Caru has been amazing. All the staff are great and so helpful.
It has been such a pleasure sending my child to this nursery, knowing he is going to be cared for so well and have a great time!
My son really enjoyed his time in preschool and we really loved sending him there.
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couldn’t recommend this nursery enough! It really has been great.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one enjoyed his time with us! Providing a great variety of fun, engaging activities alongside our specially designed education programme is so important.


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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has attended Kiddi Caru since January 2023. She has settled in well and her confidence and development have both come on leaps and bounds. Communication with staff is excellent and all staff members enquire how she is at drop off and give a detailed handover when we pick her up. The
staff put on activities every day and we are getting over-run with her art work! We are really pleased with the nursery and every staff member we have come across.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s so great to hear that your little one’s nursery experience has had such a positive impact on her confidence and development! Our team works hard to provide a great variety of fun, engaging activities alongside our specially designed education programmes.


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Review from Thabo S (Father of Child) published on 2 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We started with the nursery in January 2023 and have had great service, high levels of care and professionalism from the team at Kiddi Caru.


We look forward to even great relations as journey with them on this mammoth task of taking care of our kids when we are engaged elsewhere.


Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team works hard to provide a supportive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.


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Review from K I (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A place I will recommend to my friends and family.
Wonderful staff and management.
Kids are looked after well as per their needs. My son needed attention so we discussed with the team and they are working on him. Satisfied and glad that my kids are going here.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that you and your family are happy with your experience! Our friendly team works hard to provide a supportive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.


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Review from Alex G (Father of Child) published on 19 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been really impressed by Kiddi Caru during the two weeks that my son has been there. The staff are great and I can really tell that they enjoy what they are doing. Food looks and sounds great. I love that he has lots of opportunities to be creative and from the pictures he looks like he’s having
a great time.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team is so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. They work hard to ensure that there's a great variety of activities on offer to allow children to explore their creativity and other important skills. All our nutritious nursery meals are freshly prepared by our onsite nursery chef giving children the chance to experience plenty of delicious flavours.


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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Kiddi Caru for 2 years and is now in the preschool room. She has developed lovely relationships with the staff and children and really enjoys going every day. The new app makes communication even easier as well as seeing a rundown of her day. The staff are caring and compassionate.
It would be even better if the preschool outside space could be improved and use of the additional building be for something other than storage. Overall, I am really pleased with our experience here.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one is enjoying her time here! Our team really takes the time to get to know each individual child and build supportive, nurturing relationships. Maintaining effective communication with our families is so important.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.634)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.634) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.634 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin is calculated as follows: ( (205 Excellents x 5) + (75 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 295 Ratings = 4.634

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 95 number of registered child places is 19, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Great Place to Work Certified November 2023 to November 2024

Recipient: Grandir UK

Date: Friday 01 Nov 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Grandir UK

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

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Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Job Title: Nursery Manager

Sarah began her career in early years as an apprentice and gathered a wide range of experience through a variety of different roles. Sarah has been a Nursery Manager for 9 years now.

Sarah has a huge passion for working with children and takes pride in ensuring that they have the best start to both education and life.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin accepts?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin Open?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin have capacity for?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin has capacity for a total of 95 Children.

How far is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin to the centre of Hitchin?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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