M & M's Safe Haven

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: M & M'S SAFE HAVEN Facility ID: 34001335 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/8/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 7/8/2026 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 10:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Moniqua Funderburk, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, and maximum of five preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play and routine activities. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 9/11/25. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 7/6/26. A lockdown drill was documented on 6/1/26. An outdoor inspection was documented on 7/6/26. There are no pets reported in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. During the visit, I observed one (1) bottle of Clorox Disinfectant Spray stored under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom used by children. I also observed the laundry room where all chemicals are stored to be unlocked during the visit. .1719 (a)(7) 908 Health questionnaire was not completed annually. During the visit, I observed that the health questionnaire for the operator had not been updated since March 2025. .1703(a)(1) 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. During the visit, I did not observe attendance records for this week. .1721(e)(6) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. All violations cited today were corrected during the visit. A compliance letter is not due at this time. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: •We discussed that all chemicals and potentially hazardous items with multiple warning labels must be kept in locked storage at all times. The Clorox Disinfecting spray was moved to the closet and the closet got locked during the visit. • We discussed that children must be signed in upon arrival and departure daily. You updated the attendance record to reflect the arrival and departure times of each child this week during the visit. •We discussed that the annual health questionnaire must be completed each year. You updated your health questionnaire during the visit. Additional Information/Consultation: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ •We discussed that your criminal background check is due for renewal by 8/18/26. I recommend starting this process immediately. •We discussed that you would need to send me documentation of 2.5 training hours by 9/11/26. •We discussed that you would need to send me your updated professional development plan by 9/11/26. This form can be found on DCDEE’s website. •We discussed that you are still pursuing the FCCH Accreditation process and that you are currently working with Smart Start to complete the self-study portion of the accreditation. You stated that you hope to have this process completed by December 2026. •We discussed that you could have volunteers on site. If you have a volunteer on site, they will need a file to be available for monitoring. We would only monitor for verification of age, orientation completed and documentation of being informed of EPR. These individuals cannot ever be alone with children and cannot supervise children independently. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor (336) 317-5003 pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: M & M'S SAFE HAVEN Facility ID: 34001335 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 9/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 10:05 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Moniqua Williams, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, and maximum of five preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the classrooms. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/17/2024. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Individuals living in the home were discussed and are recorded on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver form. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 09/02/2025. A lockdown drill was documented on 09/02/2025. An outdoor inspection was documented on 09/02/2025. There are no pets reported in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. During the visit, I did not observe a current attendance record. .1721(e)(6) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. During the visit, I observed that the operator did not complete the Medication training as a part of on-going training every five (5) years. .1703(d)(2) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 09/25/2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that you are missing the Medication training on Moodle. The training can be found using this link: https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/index.php?categoryid=22 I emailed you a picture of where to locate the training during the visit. • We discussed that children must be signed in and out upon arrival and departure. You signed the children in during the visit. If you want to continue using the form that we used today, you can find this form on DCDEE's website under provider documents. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you are signed up to receive the Raise NC Newsletters as information will be shared with you all about important DCDEE updates through these newsletters. • Make sure you have an updated WORKS letters on file available for review. When evaluating education, we can only use WORKS letters to determine your star rating. • The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) is excited to share information about the July 2025 childcare rule changes. The Child Care Commission adopted rules to support QRIS modernization. The new section, .3200, provides the standards for earning a two-though five-star-rated license. There are three pathways: program assessment, classroom and instructional quality, and accreditation and head start. To support the QRIS changes, additional rules were amended within the following sections: definitions, developmental day services, and NC Pre-Kindergarten services. Consultants will assist as you begin to review the changes, but please note some of the rule changes may not impact your facility. DCDEE has provided a summary of the changes, but for specific details regarding these changes, please ensure you are using the updated July 1, 2025, rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (Enroll if you haven’t yet). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. Please see the email I sent out on 09/08/2025 for links and more information. • Please join us for our upcoming operator meeting as we provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan, and timeline. We are offering two meetings. The same information will be presented at both meetings. One is an in-person meeting, and one is a virtual meeting to help meet the needs of our providers. Both meetings will be held on the same date at the same time. The center provider meeting will be held on 09/29/2025 at 6:00 p.m. Please see the email I sent out on 09/05/2025 for more information. • During the visit, we discussed that household medications must be kept in locked storage, including medications that will be kept in the refrigerator. • Make sure you update your EPR plan by October 2025. Once you review the plan, print the first page to reflect the review date. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: M & M'S SAFE HAVEN Facility ID: 34001335 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 10/17/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 10:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Moniqua Funderbunk-Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, and maximum of five preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play and routine activities. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/06/2023. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Funderburk-Brown stated the only persons living in the home are her, her husband, Kendall Williams, and her mother, Monica Brown. During the visit, I did not observe a current criminal background check letter on file for M. Brown. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your mother must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/01/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 09/03/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/01/2024. There are no pets reported in the home. Caregiver files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. During the visit, I observed an ITS-SIDS training that expired in August 2024. .1703(a)(4) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. During the visit, on the playground, I observed a piece of a broken toy and a torn sandbox cover. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. During the visit, I did not observe a current qualification letter on file for an individual living in the household. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/31/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that the outdoor learning environment should be safe and free of potential hazards including broken toys and torn coverings. We discussed that the broken toy and torn sandbox cover needed to be removed to reduce potential harm to the children. You stated you would remove these immediately. • We discussed that criminal background checks must be conducted every five years for the operator, additional caregivers, and anyone living in the home. You stated that your mother has completed the online portion of the criminal background check process and that she is scheduled to have her fingerprints completed on 10/24/2024. This violation must be corrected within 15 days and a copy of the qualifying letter must be sent to me with your compliance letter. • We discussed that ITS SIDS must be renewed every 3 years. We discussed that ITS SIDS must be taken in person or by using a virtual real time provider. The online Moodle training cannot be used to complete this training. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you update your EPR plan and Ready to Go File as needed. You can view this plan at this link: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/. You will only need to print the first page of the plan if nothing has been updated. The new date will be reflected on this page. You will also need to update the Ready to Go File as new children enroll. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, additional caregivers and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and additional caregiver, additional caregiver contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. • You will need to update your health and safety trainings by November 2024. You can complete these trainings on DCDEE Moodle. You can use this log to document the trainings you have received: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/H/Health_and_Safety_Training_Record.pdf?ver=kYwa-xPo6uawTKFqdCYgfg%3d%3d. I have emailed you this link during our visit. You have completed the Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect and child maltreatment, the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, and the CPR/First Aid trainings. You will need to complete all other trainings listed on this log prior to November 19, 2024. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: M & M'S SAFE HAVEN Facility ID: 34001335 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 10/17/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 10:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Moniqua Funderbunk-Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, and maximum of five preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play and routine activities. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/06/2023. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Funderburk-Brown stated the only persons living in the home are her, her husband, Kendall Williams, and her mother, Monica Brown. During the visit, I did not observe a current criminal background check letter on file for M. Brown. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your mother must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/01/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 09/03/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/01/2024. There are no pets reported in the home. Caregiver files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. During the visit, I observed an ITS-SIDS training that expired in August 2024. .1703(a)(4) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. During the visit, on the playground, I observed a piece of a broken toy and a torn sandbox cover. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. During the visit, I did not observe a current qualification letter on file for an individual living in the household. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/31/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that the outdoor learning environment should be safe and free of potential hazards including broken toys and torn coverings. We discussed that the broken toy and torn sandbox cover needed to be removed to reduce potential harm to the children. You stated you would remove these immediately. • We discussed that criminal background checks must be conducted every five years for the operator, additional caregivers, and anyone living in the home. You stated that your mother has completed the online portion of the criminal background check process and that she is scheduled to have her fingerprints completed on 10/24/2024. This violation must be corrected within 15 days and a copy of the qualifying letter must be sent to me with your compliance letter. • We discussed that ITS SIDS must be renewed every 3 years. We discussed that ITS SIDS must be taken in person or by using a virtual real time provider. The online Moodle training cannot be used to complete this training. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you update your EPR plan and Ready to Go File as needed. You can view this plan at this link: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/. You will only need to print the first page of the plan if nothing has been updated. The new date will be reflected on this page. You will also need to update the Ready to Go File as new children enroll. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, additional caregivers and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and additional caregiver, additional caregiver contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. • You will need to update your health and safety trainings by November 2024. You can complete these trainings on DCDEE Moodle. You can use this log to document the trainings you have received: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/H/Health_and_Safety_Training_Record.pdf?ver=kYwa-xPo6uawTKFqdCYgfg%3d%3d. I have emailed you this link during our visit. You have completed the Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect and child maltreatment, the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, and the CPR/First Aid trainings. You will need to complete all other trainings listed on this log prior to November 19, 2024. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: M & M'S SAFE HAVEN Facility ID: 34001335 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/17/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 10/17/2024 Age: From 1 To 3 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 08:40 AM Time Out: 10:20 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Moniqua Funderbunk-Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, and maximum of five preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 91% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play and routine activities. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 11/06/2023. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Funderburk-Brown stated the only persons living in the home are her, her husband, Kendall Williams, and her mother, Monica Brown. During the visit, I did not observe a current criminal background check letter on file for M. Brown. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your mother must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 10/01/2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 09/03/2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10/01/2024. There are no pets reported in the home. Caregiver files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1306 Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. During the visit, I observed an ITS-SIDS training that expired in August 2024. .1703(a)(4) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. During the visit, on the playground, I observed a piece of a broken toy and a torn sandbox cover. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. During the visit, I did not observe a current qualification letter on file for an individual living in the household. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 10/31/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit related to violations: • We discussed that the outdoor learning environment should be safe and free of potential hazards including broken toys and torn coverings. We discussed that the broken toy and torn sandbox cover needed to be removed to reduce potential harm to the children. You stated you would remove these immediately. • We discussed that criminal background checks must be conducted every five years for the operator, additional caregivers, and anyone living in the home. You stated that your mother has completed the online portion of the criminal background check process and that she is scheduled to have her fingerprints completed on 10/24/2024. This violation must be corrected within 15 days and a copy of the qualifying letter must be sent to me with your compliance letter. • We discussed that ITS SIDS must be renewed every 3 years. We discussed that ITS SIDS must be taken in person or by using a virtual real time provider. The online Moodle training cannot be used to complete this training. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • Make sure you update your EPR plan and Ready to Go File as needed. You can view this plan at this link: https://rmp.nc.gov/portal/. You will only need to print the first page of the plan if nothing has been updated. The new date will be reflected on this page. You will also need to update the Ready to Go File as new children enroll. A Ready to Go File means a collection of information on children, additional caregivers and the facility, to utilize, if an evacuation occurs. The file shall include a copy of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, contact information for individuals to pick-up children, each child's Application for Child Care, medication authorizations and instructions, any action plans for children with special health care needs, a list of any known food allergies of children and additional caregiver, additional caregiver contact information, Incident Report forms, an area map, and emergency telephone numbers. • You will need to update your health and safety trainings by November 2024. You can complete these trainings on DCDEE Moodle. You can use this log to document the trainings you have received: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/H/Health_and_Safety_Training_Record.pdf?ver=kYwa-xPo6uawTKFqdCYgfg%3d%3d. I have emailed you this link during our visit. You have completed the Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect and child maltreatment, the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, and the CPR/First Aid trainings. You will need to complete all other trainings listed on this log prior to November 19, 2024. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: M & M'S SAFE HAVEN Facility ID: 34001335 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/1/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/1/2024 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 09:20 AM Time Out: 10:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant, with Moniqua Funderburk-Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, and maximum of five preschool children. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health • Administering of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. Ms. Funderburk-Brown stated the only persons living in the home are her, her husband, Kendall Williams, and her mother, Monica Brown. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your mother must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed operator/child interactions today. I observed children playing outside, eating morning snacks, and engaging in free play. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 03/01/2024. A fire drill was recorded 04/01/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 04/01/2024. There are no pets reported in the home. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. I observed a basket of household hygiene items and an aerosol air freshener stored on a shelf in the designated child care area. .1719 (a)(7) 714 Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. I did not observe a playground inspection for April 2024. 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 05/15/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: • We discussed rule .1721(e)(5)(A-F) and that playground inspections must be done monthly and maintained on file for review. • We discussed rule .1719(a)(7) and that household hygiene items and items in aerosol cans must be stored in locked storage. Additional Information/Consultation: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • On 02/21/2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Ms. Funderbunk confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she completed the webinar and survey and that she is exempt from testing. • You have several training courses that need to be renewed this year. Don’t forget to renew your Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment by June 2024. You will also need to renew all your health and safety training by November 2024. These can be completed on DCDEE Moodle. You will also need to renew your ITS-SIDS training by August 2024. You will need to receive at least five in-service training hours by November. All of the training that you have to renew this year can count toward these hours. • Renew your annual health questionnaire as soon as possible. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1705 · Violation

Name of Operation: M & M'S SAFE HAVEN Facility ID: 34001335 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Moniqua Funderbunk-Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, and maximum of five preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/06/2022. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Funderburk-Brown stated the only persons living in the home are her, her husband, Kendall Williams, and her mother, Monica Brown. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your mother must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/01/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 11/01/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/01/2023. There are no pets reported in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed one caregiver file that did not have ongoing training hours documented for this year. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous materials are kept in a locked storage closet in the hallway. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. I observed one uncovered outlet. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. I observed one caregiver file that did not any on-going training hours documented for this year. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 11/20/2023 The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: •Make sure you receive five clock hours of training each year. You will need to get five training hours by the due date of your compliance letter. You may take online free trainings using DCDEE Moodle at this link https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Additional Information/Consultation: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Make sure you repair the bottom fence line so that the gap between the ground and the bottom of the fence is flush. •Fill the hole on the playground. •Make sure that anything that is supposed to be kept in locked storage, i.e. personal household items, are maintained in locked storage with a lock and key mechanism. The lock on the kitchen closet does not meet this rule. The lock on the hall closet does meet this rule. •Your Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment is due for renewal in June 2024. This can be taken at this website: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/recognizing-responding-online-course/ •Your SIDS is due for renewal in August 2024. You can take this training at your local Smart Start. •Your health and safety trainings are due for renewal by November 2024. These can be taken on DCDEE Moodle using this link https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. I sent you a tutorial on how to register for the trainings during today’s visit. •Update your EPR plan annually. Once you log into the portal, you will need to print the first page reflecting the review date. I will check this annually when I come. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: M & M'S SAFE HAVEN Facility ID: 34001335 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Moniqua Funderbunk-Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, and maximum of five preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/06/2022. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Funderburk-Brown stated the only persons living in the home are her, her husband, Kendall Williams, and her mother, Monica Brown. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your mother must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/01/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 11/01/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/01/2023. There are no pets reported in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed one caregiver file that did not have ongoing training hours documented for this year. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous materials are kept in a locked storage closet in the hallway. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. I observed one uncovered outlet. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. I observed one caregiver file that did not any on-going training hours documented for this year. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 11/20/2023 The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: •Make sure you receive five clock hours of training each year. You will need to get five training hours by the due date of your compliance letter. You may take online free trainings using DCDEE Moodle at this link https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Additional Information/Consultation: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Make sure you repair the bottom fence line so that the gap between the ground and the bottom of the fence is flush. •Fill the hole on the playground. •Make sure that anything that is supposed to be kept in locked storage, i.e. personal household items, are maintained in locked storage with a lock and key mechanism. The lock on the kitchen closet does not meet this rule. The lock on the hall closet does meet this rule. •Your Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment is due for renewal in June 2024. This can be taken at this website: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/recognizing-responding-online-course/ •Your SIDS is due for renewal in August 2024. You can take this training at your local Smart Start. •Your health and safety trainings are due for renewal by November 2024. These can be taken on DCDEE Moodle using this link https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. I sent you a tutorial on how to register for the trainings during today’s visit. •Update your EPR plan annually. Once you log into the portal, you will need to print the first page reflecting the review date. I will check this annually when I come. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: M & M'S SAFE HAVEN Facility ID: 34001335 Consultant: WHITNEY PARKER Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/6/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 11/6/2023 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Whitney Parker, Childcare Consultant with Moniqua Funderbunk-Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-star license. Restrictions include first and second shift care, and maximum of five preschool children. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked successfully. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children engaging in free play, routine activities, and group time. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 12/06/2022. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. Ms. Funderburk-Brown stated the only persons living in the home are her, her husband, Kendall Williams, and her mother, Monica Brown. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your mother must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 11/01/2023. A shelter in place drill was documented on 11/01/2023. An outdoor inspection was documented on 11/01/2023. There are no pets reported in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. I observed one caregiver file that did not have ongoing training hours documented for this year. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. Hazardous materials are kept in a locked storage closet in the hallway. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 716 Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. I observed one uncovered outlet. 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) 1301 Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. I observed one caregiver file that did not any on-going training hours documented for this year. GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 11/20/2023 The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to whitney.parker@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Whitney Parker P.O. Box 1342 Lexington, NC 27293 If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance discussed during today’s visit: •Make sure you receive five clock hours of training each year. You will need to get five training hours by the due date of your compliance letter. You may take online free trainings using DCDEE Moodle at this link https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. Additional Information/Consultation: •You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. •Make sure you repair the bottom fence line so that the gap between the ground and the bottom of the fence is flush. •Fill the hole on the playground. •Make sure that anything that is supposed to be kept in locked storage, i.e. personal household items, are maintained in locked storage with a lock and key mechanism. The lock on the kitchen closet does not meet this rule. The lock on the hall closet does meet this rule. •Your Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment is due for renewal in June 2024. This can be taken at this website: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/recognizing-responding-online-course/ •Your SIDS is due for renewal in August 2024. You can take this training at your local Smart Start. •Your health and safety trainings are due for renewal by November 2024. These can be taken on DCDEE Moodle using this link https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/. I sent you a tutorial on how to register for the trainings during today’s visit. •Update your EPR plan annually. Once you log into the portal, you will need to print the first page reflecting the review date. I will check this annually when I come. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Whitney Parker, Child Care Consultant (336) 590-8765 whitney.parker@dhh.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times