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Donovan Wilton, a professional musician who has been a caregiver at Beatty Buddies Daycare for 15 years, 
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Catherine Porter March 13, 2010

There are the same little wooden cubbyholes, small jackets and frayed scarves hanging from hooks that you find in any child-care centre.

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