Lorain, OH · Lorain · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Lorain, Ohio

Known as the "International City," Lorain has been shaped by successive waves of immigration and now counts residents from more than 55 different nationalities. The city's early industrial boom—driven by a steel mill established in 1895 and a shipbuilding yard on Lake Erie that launched the region's first steel ship in 1898—drew workers from across Europe and beyond. Lorain is also the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison, whose debut novel The Bluest Eye is set in her hometown and drew inspiration from its racially integrated community. We analyzed all 28 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Lorain, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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1
Little Lighthouse Learning Center
1715 Meister Road, Lorain, OH 44053
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.5/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold 5-Star — highest rating available from the State of Ohio
  • Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with 25+ years serving the Lorain community
  • Creative Curriculum plus Reggio Emilia-inspired approach — research-backed, child-led learning
  • Charity Navigator 3/4 stars — independently verified financial accountability
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
  • Established track record of quality — decades of consistent community service

Considerations

    2
    Ms. Hunter'S Precious Angels Llc
    5340 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44053
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    7.5/ 10
    Safety
    8
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    7
    Infant care
    7
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    8
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    8
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold 5-Star — highest rating available from the State of Ohio
    • Founded in 2013 and earned Business Award in 2016 — recognized for excellence in early childhood
    • Creative Curriculum Gold — evidence-based structured learning framework
    • Free meals and homework assistance provided — exceptional value-add for families
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers

    Considerations

      3
      Neighborhood Alliance Child Enrichment Of Lorain
      3835 Clifton Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      7.4/ 10
      Safety
      8
      Curriculum
      8
      Art/Music
      7
      Infant care
      7
      K-ready
      7
      Teachers
      8
      Compassion
      8
      Mgmt
      7
      Culture
      8
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold 5-Star — highest rating available from the State of Ohio
      • Established nonprofit serving the community since 1927 — nearly a century of mission-driven work
      • Offers reduced-cost childcare — making quality early education accessible to lower-income families
      • Full spectrum of care: infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age before/after school, and summer
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers

      Considerations

        4
        The Nest Schools Amherst
        6050 Park Square, Lorain, OH 44053
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Bronze
        6.7/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        8
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        8
        Compassion
        8
        Mgmt
        8
        Culture
        8
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Staff and administration described as incredible across the board by parents on Listen360
        • One family kept child enrolled for 6 years citing great experience and open, honest communication
        • Staff described as friendly and facility very clean
        • Daily, weekly, and monthly curriculum updates keep parents well-informed

        Considerations

          5
          Little Hearts Learning Child Care Center,Llc
          220 W.8Th Street, Lorain, OH 44052
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: Gold
          6.6/ 10
          Safety
          7
          Curriculum
          8
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          6
          Teachers
          8
          Compassion
          7
          Mgmt
          7
          Culture
          7
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — highest rating available from the State of Ohio
          • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
          • Founded in 2016 and grown to Gold SUTQ level — demonstrates sustained quality commitment

          Considerations

            6
            Roman Avery Preschool
            5046 Broadway Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
            Licensed Child Care Center
            SUTQ: NR
            6.6/ 10
            Safety
            6
            Curriculum
            8
            Art/Music
            6
            Infant care
            5
            K-ready
            8
            Teachers
            7
            Compassion
            7
            Mgmt
            6
            Culture
            7
            Class sizes
            0
            Extracurriculars
            6

            Strengths

            • Ranked #1 Lorain Montessori preschool for 2024 — standout academic recognition
            • 95%+ quality score on evaluation platforms
            • Montessori methodology — child-led, individualized, hands-on learning approach
            • Serves ages 18 months to 5 years — toddler through pre-K
            • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

            Considerations

              7
              Dare To Dream Learning Academy
              4274 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44053
              Licensed Child Care Center
              SUTQ: Bronze
              6.4/ 10
              Safety
              6
              Curriculum
              7
              Art/Music
              6
              Infant care
              6
              K-ready
              6
              Teachers
              7
              Compassion
              7
              Mgmt
              6
              Culture
              7
              Class sizes
              0
              Extracurriculars
              6

              Strengths

              • 5.0-star Care.com rating from 2 parent reviews
              • STEAM-focused curriculum (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) from infancy through school age
              • Women-owned childcare business
              • Staff praised for patience and working individually with each child
              • Facility described as nice and clean; administration well-regarded by parents
              • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

              Considerations

                8
                East Lorain Horizon Education Center
                2500 Colorado Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: Gold
                6.3/ 10
                Safety
                5
                Curriculum
                8
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                5
                K-ready
                6
                Teachers
                8
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                8
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
                • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                • Part of Horizon Education Centers nonprofit network serving Greater Cleveland with high-quality early childhood education
                • State of Ohio 5-Star SUTQ certified — highest rating available

                Considerations

                  9
                  Future Generations Child Care & Development Center
                  1627 Kansas Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
                  Licensed Child Care Center
                  SUTQ: Gold
                  6.3/ 10
                  Safety
                  5
                  Curriculum
                  8
                  Art/Music
                  5
                  Infant care
                  5
                  K-ready
                  6
                  Teachers
                  8
                  Compassion
                  6
                  Mgmt
                  8
                  Culture
                  6
                  Class sizes
                  0
                  Extracurriculars
                  6

                  Strengths

                  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
                  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                  • Family-owned center serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in a safe, nurturing environment
                  • Partners with Ohio Department of Education and community organizations

                  Considerations

                    10
                    Lccaa Head Start-Central Plaza
                    1949 Broadway Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
                    Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
                    SUTQ: Gold
                    6.3/ 10
                    Safety
                    5
                    Curriculum
                    8
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    5
                    K-ready
                    6
                    Teachers
                    8
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    8
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
                    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                    • Federal Head Start program providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family services
                    • Operated by Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA) — established community nonprofit

                    Considerations

                      11
                      Lccaa Hopkins-Locke Head Start
                      1050 Reid Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
                      Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
                      SUTQ: Gold
                      6.3/ 10
                      Safety
                      5
                      Curriculum
                      8
                      Art/Music
                      5
                      Infant care
                      5
                      K-ready
                      6
                      Teachers
                      8
                      Compassion
                      6
                      Mgmt
                      8
                      Culture
                      6
                      Class sizes
                      0
                      Extracurriculars
                      6

                      Strengths

                      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
                      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                      • Federal Head Start program providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family services
                      • Operated by Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA) — established community nonprofit

                      Considerations

                        12
                        Little People'S Palace Lorain, Llc
                        3500 Beavercrest Drive, Lorain, OH 44053
                        Licensed Child Care Center
                        SUTQ: Gold
                        6.3/ 10
                        Safety
                        5
                        Curriculum
                        8
                        Art/Music
                        5
                        Infant care
                        5
                        K-ready
                        6
                        Teachers
                        8
                        Compassion
                        6
                        Mgmt
                        8
                        Culture
                        6
                        Class sizes
                        0
                        Extracurriculars
                        6

                        Strengths

                        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
                        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                        • Established center founded in 1977 — nearly 50 years serving the Lorain community

                        Considerations

                          13
                          Lorain Community Horizon Education Center
                          1110 West 4Th Street, Lorain, OH 44052
                          Licensed Child Care Center
                          SUTQ: Gold
                          6.3/ 10
                          Safety
                          5
                          Curriculum
                          8
                          Art/Music
                          5
                          Infant care
                          5
                          K-ready
                          6
                          Teachers
                          8
                          Compassion
                          6
                          Mgmt
                          8
                          Culture
                          6
                          Class sizes
                          0
                          Extracurriculars
                          6

                          Strengths

                          • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
                          • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                          • Awarded 5-Star SUTQ rating — highest rating available from the State of Ohio
                          • Part of Horizon Education Centers nonprofit network with state-of-the-art facilities

                          Considerations

                            14
                            Small Scholars University Inc.
                            1901 North Ridge Road, Lorain, OH 44055
                            Licensed Child Care Center
                            SUTQ: Gold
                            6.3/ 10
                            Safety
                            5
                            Curriculum
                            8
                            Art/Music
                            5
                            Infant care
                            5
                            K-ready
                            6
                            Teachers
                            8
                            Compassion
                            6
                            Mgmt
                            8
                            Culture
                            6
                            Class sizes
                            0
                            Extracurriculars
                            6

                            Strengths

                            • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
                            • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                            • Licensed capacity of 91 children — one of the larger centers in Lorain
                            • Gold SUTQ certification demonstrates high standards in curriculum and teacher quality

                            Considerations

                              15
                              Southside Horizon Education Center
                              4911 Grove Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
                              Licensed Child Care Center
                              SUTQ: Gold
                              6.3/ 10
                              Safety
                              5
                              Curriculum
                              8
                              Art/Music
                              5
                              Infant care
                              5
                              K-ready
                              6
                              Teachers
                              8
                              Compassion
                              6
                              Mgmt
                              8
                              Culture
                              6
                              Class sizes
                              0
                              Extracurriculars
                              6

                              Strengths

                              • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
                              • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                              • Part of Horizon Education Centers nonprofit network with SUTQ Gold certification across all locations

                              Considerations

                                16
                                Loving Cup Kids Academy Of Lorain
                                2325 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052
                                Licensed Child Care Center
                                SUTQ: Gold
                                6.1/ 10
                                Safety
                                6
                                Curriculum
                                8
                                Art/Music
                                5
                                Infant care
                                5
                                K-ready
                                6
                                Teachers
                                7
                                Compassion
                                6
                                Mgmt
                                6
                                Culture
                                6
                                Class sizes
                                0
                                Extracurriculars
                                6

                                Strengths

                                • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
                                • Positive reviews cite staff as great, facility clean and organized, and staff who truly care about children
                                • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers

                                Considerations

                                • Mixed reviews — some parents report negative experiences including being refused enrollment without explanation
                                17
                                Helping Hands Childcare And Wellness
                                4000 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
                                Licensed Child Care Center
                                SUTQ: Bronze
                                6.0/ 10
                                Safety
                                7
                                Curriculum
                                6
                                Art/Music
                                5
                                Infant care
                                6
                                K-ready
                                6
                                Teachers
                                6
                                Compassion
                                7
                                Mgmt
                                5
                                Culture
                                6
                                Class sizes
                                0
                                Extracurriculars
                                6

                                Strengths

                                • On-site nurse available — unusual wellness feature not common in most centers
                                • All staff CPR certified — safety-first approach
                                • Extended hours including weekends (5am–6pm+) for working families
                                • Wellness services integrated with childcare — holistic child health approach
                                • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                                Considerations

                                  18
                                  Faith House Academy - North Ridge
                                  1875 North Ridge Road, Lorain, OH 44055
                                  Licensed Child Care Center
                                  SUTQ: NR
                                  5.9/ 10
                                  Safety
                                  5
                                  Curriculum
                                  6
                                  Art/Music
                                  5
                                  Infant care
                                  5
                                  K-ready
                                  5
                                  Teachers
                                  7
                                  Compassion
                                  7
                                  Mgmt
                                  6
                                  Culture
                                  7
                                  Class sizes
                                  0
                                  Extracurriculars
                                  6

                                  Strengths

                                  • Established center operating since 2008 — over 15 years serving Lorain families
                                  • One parent praised Mrs. Martin and staff for going out of their way for children
                                  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                                  Considerations

                                    19
                                    Jump At The Sun Early Learning Center
                                    1510 Cooper Foster Park Road W, Lorain, OH 44053
                                    Licensed Child Care Center
                                    SUTQ: Gold
                                    5.9/ 10
                                    Safety
                                    5
                                    Curriculum
                                    8
                                    Art/Music
                                    5
                                    Infant care
                                    5
                                    K-ready
                                    6
                                    Teachers
                                    6
                                    Compassion
                                    6
                                    Mgmt
                                    6
                                    Culture
                                    6
                                    Class sizes
                                    0
                                    Extracurriculars
                                    6

                                    Strengths

                                    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
                                    • One parent noted children grew up there and were clean, fed, and protected every moment in attendance

                                    Considerations

                                    • Multiple parents reported children coming home hungry
                                    • Concerns about staff attention — reviewers noted staff frequently on phones instead of supervising
                                    20
                                    The Salvation Army -Lorain Learning Zone
                                    2506 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
                                    Licensed Child Care Center
                                    SUTQ: Bronze
                                    5.8/ 10
                                    Safety
                                    6
                                    Curriculum
                                    6
                                    Art/Music
                                    5
                                    Infant care
                                    5
                                    K-ready
                                    6
                                    Teachers
                                    6
                                    Compassion
                                    7
                                    Mgmt
                                    5
                                    Culture
                                    6
                                    Class sizes
                                    0
                                    Extracurriculars
                                    6

                                    Strengths

                                    • Operated by The Salvation Army — established nonprofit with community mission
                                    • Offers after-school program (2pm–6pm) plus full-year and summer care
                                    • Field trips and meals provided
                                    • Participates in subsidized child care programs — accessible to lower-income families

                                    Considerations

                                      21
                                      Tower Educational Learning Center
                                      2936 Wood Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055
                                      Licensed Child Care Center
                                      SUTQ: Bronze
                                      5.8/ 10
                                      Safety
                                      6
                                      Curriculum
                                      6
                                      Art/Music
                                      5
                                      Infant care
                                      5
                                      K-ready
                                      7
                                      Teachers
                                      6
                                      Compassion
                                      6
                                      Mgmt
                                      5
                                      Culture
                                      6
                                      Class sizes
                                      0
                                      Extracurriculars
                                      6

                                      Strengths

                                      • Mission-focused center preparing preschool children for kindergarten readiness
                                      • Participates in the federally funded Child Care Food Program — USDA-compliant meals and snacks
                                      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                                      Considerations

                                        22
                                        Ymca Helen Steiner Rice Learning And Enrichment Center
                                        4500 Tacoma Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
                                        YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
                                        SUTQ: NR
                                        5.6/ 10
                                        Safety
                                        6
                                        Curriculum
                                        6
                                        Art/Music
                                        5
                                        Infant care
                                        5
                                        K-ready
                                        5
                                        Teachers
                                        6
                                        Compassion
                                        6
                                        Mgmt
                                        5
                                        Culture
                                        6
                                        Class sizes
                                        0
                                        Extracurriculars
                                        6

                                        Strengths

                                        • Operated by YMCA of Greater Cleveland — established nonprofit with strong community infrastructure
                                        • Y-Club before and after school enrichment program co-located with Helen Steiner Rice Elementary
                                        • YMCA day camp also available at this site — continuity of care for school-age children

                                        Considerations

                                          23
                                          Bubbles Child Enrichment Center 2
                                          3411 Colorado Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
                                          Licensed Child Care Center
                                          SUTQ: NR
                                          5.5/ 10
                                          Safety
                                          5
                                          Curriculum
                                          6
                                          Art/Music
                                          5
                                          Infant care
                                          6
                                          K-ready
                                          6
                                          Teachers
                                          5
                                          Compassion
                                          6
                                          Mgmt
                                          5
                                          Culture
                                          5
                                          Class sizes
                                          0
                                          Extracurriculars
                                          6

                                          Strengths

                                          • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving infants 6 weeks through school-age to 12 years
                                          • Year-round programs with age-segmented curricula from infant through before/after school care
                                          • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                                          • Active Facebook presence for the Colorado Ave Lorain location

                                          Considerations

                                          • NR on SUTQ -- no formal quality rating beyond state licensing
                                          24
                                          Fundamental Learning Center
                                          205 W 14Th Street, Lorain, OH 44052
                                          Licensed Child Care Center
                                          SUTQ: NR
                                          5.5/ 10
                                          Safety
                                          5
                                          Curriculum
                                          6
                                          Art/Music
                                          5
                                          Infant care
                                          5
                                          K-ready
                                          6
                                          Teachers
                                          6
                                          Compassion
                                          6
                                          Mgmt
                                          5
                                          Culture
                                          5
                                          Class sizes
                                          0
                                          Extracurriculars
                                          6

                                          Strengths

                                          • Uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment Tools -- structured educational approach
                                          • Staff certified in First Aid, Communicable Diseases, and Child Abuse and Neglect prevention
                                          • Teachers participate in ongoing On-Site Professional Development
                                          • Accepts PFCC vouchers for income-eligible families

                                          Considerations

                                          • NR on SUTQ -- no formal quality rating beyond state licensing
                                          25
                                          Dare To Dream School Age
                                          5225 Oberlin Ave #3, Lorain, OH 44053
                                          Licensed Child Care Center
                                          SUTQ: NR
                                          5.4/ 10
                                          Safety
                                          5
                                          Curriculum
                                          6
                                          Art/Music
                                          5
                                          Infant care
                                          5
                                          K-ready
                                          5
                                          Teachers
                                          6
                                          Compassion
                                          6
                                          Mgmt
                                          5
                                          Culture
                                          5
                                          Class sizes
                                          0
                                          Extracurriculars
                                          6

                                          Strengths

                                          • School-age program affiliated with Dare To Dream Learning Academy — sister location
                                          • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

                                          Considerations

                                            26
                                            Discovery Kids Childcare Inc.
                                            1795 E. 31St Street, Lorain, OH 44055
                                            Licensed Child Care Center
                                            SUTQ: Bronze
                                            5.4/ 10
                                            Safety
                                            5
                                            Curriculum
                                            6
                                            Art/Music
                                            5
                                            Infant care
                                            5
                                            K-ready
                                            6
                                            Teachers
                                            5
                                            Compassion
                                            6
                                            Mgmt
                                            5
                                            Culture
                                            5
                                            Class sizes
                                            0
                                            Extracurriculars
                                            6

                                            Strengths

                                            • Ohio SUTQ Bronze -- recognized quality program
                                            • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                                            • Licensed center serving Lorain families at E 31st Street

                                            Considerations

                                              27
                                              Kids R Us
                                              2855 G St, Lorain, OH 44052
                                              Licensed Child Care Center
                                              SUTQ: Silver
                                              5.3/ 10
                                              Safety
                                              5
                                              Curriculum
                                              7
                                              Art/Music
                                              5
                                              Infant care
                                              5
                                              K-ready
                                              6
                                              Teachers
                                              5
                                              Compassion
                                              5
                                              Mgmt
                                              4
                                              Culture
                                              5
                                              Class sizes
                                              0
                                              Extracurriculars
                                              6

                                              Strengths

                                              • Ohio SUTQ Silver -- recognized quality program
                                              • One parent review praises Ms. Deja and Ms. Cheryl, reporting child enrolled since 3 weeks old and now thriving in preschool
                                              • Participates in USDA Child Care Food Program -- meals and snacks provided
                                              • Accepts PFCC vouchers for income-eligible families

                                              Considerations

                                              • Supervision concerns raised in reviews -- parents reported inadequate oversight of children during bathroom breaks
                                              • Administration described as rude and inflexible in parent reviews
                                              • Reviewer reported center refused to accommodate a child's asthma management needs
                                              28
                                              Loving Cup Kids Academy
                                              3411 Colorado Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
                                              Licensed Child Care Center
                                              SUTQ: Bronze
                                              4.5/ 10
                                              Safety
                                              4
                                              Curriculum
                                              6
                                              Art/Music
                                              5
                                              Infant care
                                              4
                                              K-ready
                                              5
                                              Teachers
                                              4
                                              Compassion
                                              4
                                              Mgmt
                                              3
                                              Culture
                                              4
                                              Class sizes
                                              0
                                              Extracurriculars
                                              6

                                              Strengths

                                              • Ohio SUTQ Bronze -- recognized quality program
                                              • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                                              • Serves children from infants through school age

                                              Considerations

                                              • Aggregated rating of 2.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews on ABA Navigator -- well below average
                                              • Serious concerns raised in multiple reviews including inadequate food and lack of supervision
                                              • Reviewer reported refusal to accommodate a child with autism on enrollment day
                                              • Not BBB accredited; complaints filed with Better Business Bureau
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