Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Maidstone Road, Sidcup DA14 5BQ
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9.6 51 Reviews
  • Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley, Sidcup
Grace’s Day Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, is set in two buildings. Little Grace’s is for 3 month to 2 year olds and Grace’s, in the Manor House, is for 2 year olds to 5 year olds. The benefit of splitting the age groups is that it allows them to ensure that both buildings are entirely age appropriate. Little Grace’s is an extremely light and welcoming building, with easy access to the outdoor play area and is perfectly suited to younger children. Grace’s is set in a beautiful 17th century manor house that has the benefits of not only the beautiful features of a building of its age, but also the sympathetic renovations that have taken place ensure that it is an ideal, safe place to care for children. It has modern facilities in a spacious and bright environment together with a fantastic outside play area. All rooms are spacious, light and fully air conditioned and two large outdoor play areas, along with a large vegetable bed ensure there is plenty for the children to do outside.

The nursery strives to be the stand out childcare facility in the area, employing only the best nursery practitioners who plan activities to stimulate and support the children's individual development whilst also creating a warm and homely environment. Meals are freshly cooked on site each day.

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Care Provided by Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Donna Cullen & Stacey Wilson (Nursery Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 32
  • Total Places for Children
  • 120
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley Reviews (51)

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9.6

Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.559) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley has 51 reviews.

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Review from Olivia R (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Little Grace's since April. She settled into her routine there very quickly, she loves all the team members who look after her and work in the nursery. I feel extremely confident that her needs are met while she is there and I feel very lucky to have got a place there.
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whole team are kind, calm and honest. It's the most organised nursery I have sent my children to. (Son previously went to another nursery (awful) and another outstanding location in another area).
Just the right amount of communication with the team and they are brilliant at organising fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Excellent nursery, I highly recommend!

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this! I am so pleased to hear about your positive experience.


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Review from Dave L (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent communication, care, and facilities for our children. Have been very happy with the nursery and everyone there over the last 3 years. The transition from little graces to nursery house is seamless for the kids and they thoroughly enjoy the whole setting.

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Thank you so much for this review! We have worked hard over the years to make the transition between the two buildings a smooth one, so that is great to read.


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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wouldn't put my child in any other nursery, I never have any worries about leaving my child with the staff at graces they are friendly and caring. The nursery always keeps you updated via an app and would call you straight away if they have any concerns about your child. I love that they spend a lot
of time outdoors and pay visits to the garden centre

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

This is great, thanks so much. We certainly love being outside!


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Review from Elena P (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Grace's more. My boy has been going there since he was 9 months old (now 19 months) and is absolutely thriving. He loves going in, has made friends and runs towards the team for cuddles as soon as we drop him off. He is beyond happy to go to nursery which says it all.
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are fab, they get lots of outdoor time without having to leave the grounds which was really important to us and they are fed very well!
As for the team and his key workers absolutely excellent. They are personable, amazingly experienced and really do care.
Thank you team Grace's for making our time with you so amazing!

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

This is brilliant to read! Thanks so much for taking to time to write this review.


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Review from P P (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Grace's couldn't be more supportive. Friendly staff, great facilities. Was apprehensive about our daughter starting nursery, but our daughter has settled in well with the help of the staff and loves nursery. Makes everything so much easier to manage.

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Thanks so much for this review. We know how important it is for you to be able to trust your child's nursery and so this is really great to read.


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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've had two kids at this nursery, my 2nd one is currently in pre-school there and has been with them since she was 11 months. Honestly can't fault them, they're like family to me. They've been a wonderfully nurturing environment for my two kids, in fact we've kept my daughter there despite moving house
and having plenty of closer nurseries to choose from. They did a great job preparing my first child for school. I will miss them when my daughter leaves to go to school!

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

What a lovely review - thank you so much! It really is such a pleasure to be part of a child's early years journey.


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Review from Angela G (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Grace's Day Nursery is a wonderful, child-centred environment that has allowed both my children to thrive and develop since starting at the age of 2. The staff and management are always friendly, professional and willing to ensure parents/carers are involved in the care they provide for their children.
I really love the offer of forest school available to pupils at different points of the year- our daughters love the outdoors and are especially excited about what the nursery has to offer. I would also like to add how inclusive the nursery has been, especially coming from an ethnic minority background- it's been important for us to know our children have a sense of belonging at the nursery and it is very evident that they do!

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Thank you so much for your review, we are so pleased to hear your great feedback.


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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest has been attending Grace's Day Nursery since she was 1 and will be 5 in November. Her time there has been the absolute best. They have built her into such a kind-hearted, strong and resilient little girl. She adores going to nursery and begs for extra days. The teachers and management are
so attentive, with excellent handover skills and are one of a kind. When she leaves for school in the summer she is going to be utterly devastated but they have done a fab job in preparing her for this transition. My now 1.5 year also attends and loves it as much. She settled with minimal fuss and always comes home so happy and full of energy. I really do believe that Grace's is 'The Ritz' of the nursery world. Absolutely fantastic.

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

This is an amazing review, thank you so much. We have never been compared to the Ritz before!


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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with Grace's Day Nursery has been nothing short of outstanding! Both my kids attend the nursery (one at little Grace's and one at pre-school) and both of them are so happy and content. Grace's feels like a second home to them and the team is like our family. Very warm, welcoming environment
where you can tell that the staff, from junior to senior positions, are putting great efforts into caring, educating and creating a fun environment for the children. Both my kids feel very secure and happy and are very well looked after. This gives me the assurance that I leave my kids in good hands while I'm at work.
The nursery has great play areas, lovely food freshly cooked on a daily basis by onsite chefs, amazing teachers and helpful senior management that are very well organised and prompt to respond when needed. Grace's Day Nursery is down the best nursery in Kent!

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

This is so great to read, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.


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Review from Amy E (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves everyone who works at the nursery. They are all really friendly and make such an effort to keep him engaged and happy. I go to work knowing he is in safe hands. Wouldn't want him to go anywhere else.

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Thank you so much. We know how important it is for you to feel you can trust the people caring for your children and we never take it for granted.


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Review from Shivani P (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 kids are a part of Grace's Day Nursery. We have been going to Grace's for 4 years now and it has been one of the smoothest journeys as a parent and child. My kids have grown emotionally, physically and intellectually so well once they started nursery. Staff is kind, caring and compassionate. They
pay attention to individual child's needs. They host events throughout the year and plan trips for the kids which are amazing. They hold video call meetings to cover essential topics which I personally found very helpful. Overall this nursery is the best and we could have not asked for anything more.

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.


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Review from N A (Father of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A truly fantastic nursery. Our daughter truly thrived in the environment at Grace's and we owe so much to the attention and development she received during her time there.
Our son also attends Grace's and we are seeing the same positive results with him. Great staff, a nice friendly environment and
regular communication from the team via the app and verbally.

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

We are so pleased to hear how happy you have been. Thank you for your review!


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Review from C Y (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be happier with Grace's. It is run and managed so well, all the staff are professional, caring and friendly. We get lots of updates on the app which is always so nice and reassuring throughout your day. My child seems so happy, confident and thriving at Grace's so couldn't ask for more.

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

That's great to hear. We do have a brilliant team who really care. Thank you for your review.


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Review from Lindsay L (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is very happy at Grace's and has made some lovely friends. The rooms are small enough that she knows everyone and all the room staff really know her. Communication from the nursery is good, and I feel very comfortable leaving her with them. Really happy we chose Grace's!

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

We are so happy you have been pleased with your choice of nursery. Thank you for taking the time to write this.


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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three children and I have been a part of Grace's Day Nursery for over eight years and my third is due to finish in July. I couldn’t have asked for a better place for my children to spend their early years. Everyone who works there is so gentle, kind and compassionate and genuinely cares about every
child in their care. My children have had so much fun over the years and have come out of nursery every day smiling from ear to ear about how much they have enjoyed their day. From fun games in the garden to bug hunting, messy play and exploring at Forest School, the list goes on and on. My eldest children still talk about their years at Grace's so fondly and I will be very sad when my youngest has to leave for school. I would highly recommend Grace's and the amazing team who work there to anyone and everyone, they are quite simply the B=best!

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Hi R D,


Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are so pleased to hear that your children have enjoyed their time with us and that your oldest children still talk about their experience at Grace's!


Kind regards.


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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would highly recommend Grace's Day Nursery in a heartbeat. Our daughter has attended since she was ten months old. She is now two and a half, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she receives. The staff are warm, kind and caring and our daughter has blossomed whilst at nursery and is always very
excited to go and see her friends and teachers. The provision is fantastic and there are a brilliant range of activities both inside and outside which build on our daughter’s individual interests, whilst also challenging her to try new things. The meals are very well balanced and our daughter enjoys them very much. An absolutely superb nursery!

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Hi Sarah,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are pleased to hear that your daughter enjoys coming to nursery and is doing so well!
Kind regards,
Grace's Day Nursery Team


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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery, from Little Graces right though to Manor House. All the staff and especially my son's key workers are lovely. My son has a number of allergies and I fully trust Grace's to cater for his needs. They have worked with us to ensure his needs are met! I highly recommend and will be sending
my newborn next year!

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Hi Sukh,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are pleased to hear that you feel you can trust us with the needs of your son.
Kind regards,
Grace's Day Nursery Team


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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Grace's are an excellent team. My son has been going to Grace's since he was 9 months old (now 4) and we have never doubted our decision for sending him. Grace's have a great mindset and really care about the children they look after. More recently my child's keyworker has been working closely with
my husband and me to ensure our son is given some extra support he needs...something that has been invaluable, especially as starting school is approaching.

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are so pleased to hear that your son is doing well!
Kind regards,
Grace's Day Nursery Team


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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Grace’s has been the most wonderful environment for my son, since he was 11 months (now 4). There’s a real sense of community and everyone knows who he is, greeting him warmly in the morning and giving him fabulous care all through the day. I am immensely grateful for the experiences he has had and
the friendships he has made. I’d highly recommend the nursery to anyone!

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Hi Rachel,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are so pleased that your son enjoys coming to Grace's and that you would recommend us!
Kind regards,
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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used Grace's for over 5 years, sending both our children from just before they were 1-year-old. The service has always been excellent. The team are amazing and one of the biggest testaments to how they care for their staff is that their employees remain for years, get promoted and are well skilled
at caring for the children and making the nursery exciting and fun. We have a bit of a commute to get to Grace's but wouldn’t even consider going elsewhere. The amenities are second to none, especially the on-site forest school. And the value for money is great, given the long hours they are open, which has been a lifesaver when both my husband and I were working in London every day.
We have recommended Grace's to friends and family and would continue to do so. Both our children have loved their time at Grace's and it set my son up perfectly for him starting school in 2020.

Reply from Michelle Brockwell, Director at Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

Hi Laura,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are so pleased to hear that both of your children have loved their time at Grace's and are doing well!
Kind regards,
Grace's Day Nursery


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.559)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.559) out of 10 for Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 14 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 4.976 for Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley is calculated as follows: ( (164 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 167 Ratings = 4.976

  • 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 4.583 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley is based on 14 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 120 number of registered child places is 24. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.583

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

Stacey

Stacey Wilson-Rea

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2013

Stacey is our Nursery Manager for our under 2's building. She originally joined Grace's in 2013 as a Nursery Practitioner. She has worked across several of the rooms, specialising mainly with the under 2's. Stacey has a range of skills and as well as being a fantastic Practitioner, she is very skilled at making wonderful new resources for the nursery. She is incredibly creative and can often be found with a hammer and drill!


Donna

Donna Cullen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2013

Donna manages our over 2's building. She joined us in 2013, the year we set up our dedicated under 2's unit and managed this building for 10 years. She has a wealth of experience in a range of settings, spanning over the last 20 years. She has continued to challenge herself and is currently studying for a degree in Early Years.


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Debbie Sams

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2011

Debbie has worked at Grace's since it opened in 2011. She has experience working with children across a range of ages and will often be found having fun with the children. Debbie has a real flair for training and loves keeping herself up to date with new knowledge as well as sharing with others what she knows. Debbie is an excellent example of a team member who has progressed within the Grace's family.


Frequently Asked Questions about Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley

What is the Age Range of Children that Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley accepts?

Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley Open?

Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley have capacity for?

Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley has capacity for a total of 120 Children.

How far is Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley to the centre of Sidcup?

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

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