By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Claudia Hover Hover, of this School and the Pest Management Professionals described above acknowledge, and agree to the terms of this OUTDOOR integrated pest management plan.

A. INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides the A Child's Dream Preschool and Daycare, Inc. on 4/29/2009 5:20:00 PM has prepared the following outdoor IPM plan about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for outdoor areas of A Child's Dream Preschool and Daycare, Inc. and clearly states it’s pesticide use policies.

A copy of the plan has been filed with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), and at least one printed copy must be kept on site and made available to the public upon request.

By centralizing all of the information about this facility’s pest management practices the plan serves as a guide to direct this facility’s IPM coordinator,  Claudia Hover Hover

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the A Child's Dream Preschool and Daycare, Inc. are listed below.

	Reduce children’s exposure to pesticides and pesticide residues whenever possible.
	Manage pests that may occur on facilities to prevent interference with the learning environment of the students.
	Provide the safest playing or athletic surfaces possible.

In light of these objectives, the A Child's Dream Preschool and Daycare, Inc. has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement.

B.POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of this school to implement Integrated Pest Management procedures to control structural and landscape pests and minimize exposure of children, faculty, and staff to pesticides.

C. IPM COMMITTEE

The tasks set before an IPM committee are to:

	Develop an IPM plan. The IPM plan is in essence, a document that describes the organization and implementation of IPM on school grounds.
	Evaluate progress of the IPM program.
	Communicate about IPM - Facilitate communication within the school about IPM practices.
	Assist in development of contract specifications.
	Provide notification to parents about pesticide use.

The OUTDOOR committee members selected for the A Child's Dream Preschool and Daycare, Inc. are listed below:
1) Claudia Hover Hover (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Kendra Gliniewicz

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

Pest Management Personnel to Building Staff:


The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facility. The IPM coordinator then passes this information onto an administrative assistant who decides how the information will be distributed throughout the facility.

Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Before the program started, school staff was trained on what pests to look for and where to find these pests. Once activity was documented the staff is trained to contact Eco Systems.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, A Child's Dream Preschool and Daycare, Inc. has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Daily inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.

G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR OUTDOOR PESTS

Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc..  A Child's Dream Preschool and Daycare, Inc. has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
The playground is the only priority area for maintenace.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at A Child's Dream Preschool and Daycare, Inc.:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants Weeds Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds     Giant Hogweed Other     There have been no other insect problems on school property except for small ants.     Besides small ants there have been no other outdoor pest problems in the past.     No other outdoor weed problems exist on school property.





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The playground is the only priority area for maintenace.

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
There are no waste dumpsters on site.

Light Management:
Outside lighting has been kept to a minimum as not to attract pests such as spiders.

Excess Water Prevention:
Any stagnant water will be cleaned up by school staff.

Noxious Weed Management:
Noxious weed management is provided by The Lawn Doctor of Hanover Massachusetts on a regular basis. Dimension Ec is used in treating the grass.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
School staff is on

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
School staff is constantly on the lookout for weeds growing up through paved areas. Any weeds found are pulled immediately.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
No storage sheds are located on site.



Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Ants


Pests
Ants


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
School staff is constantly on the lookout for ants and other crawling insects.

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
A sample is taken by school staff and shown to Eco Systems Pest Management for identification.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
A vacuum was used to get rid of small ant activity.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
No Insecticides are used on the outdoor school grounds.

• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present. 
• Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides. 
• Insecticide chemical classes are rotated. 
• Insecticides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where insects occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season. 
• Insecticide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM. 

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  Giant Hogweed
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  School staff is constantly looking out for weeds on school grounds.

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  Any weed is pulled and given to Eco Systems Pest Management for identification.

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  All weeds found are given to Eco Systems Pest Management for identification.

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  Herbicieds are only used when there is more than seven weeds present.

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
  Dimension EC	Dithiopyr	62719-426	Weeds	More than seven present.

  
  

• Herbicides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• Herbicides are applied as a spot treatment when appropriate. 
• Herbicides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where weeds occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season. 
• The herbicide chemical classes are rotated. 
• Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides. 
• Herbicide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM. 

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of A Child's Dream Preschool and Daycare, Inc., OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: School staff will monitor the school grounds for various pests.

I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM

The IPM plan will be evaluated on a Annually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Claudia Hover has assigned committee member Claudia Hover with the responsibility of assembling and issuing all the documents that accompany the standard written notification whenever pesticides are applied outdoors.

K. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Claudia Hover has assigned committee member Claudia Hover with the responsibility of applying for an emergency waiver.

L. LIST OF PESTICIDES TO BE USED OUTSIDE THE FACILITY

The following list includes all the pesticides that will be used outside A Child's Dream Preschool and Daycare, Inc.. This list includes all herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that will be used in the event that chemical is required.



Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
Dimension EC	Dithiopyr	62719-426	Weeds	More than seven present.

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

The school does not have its own on site well water system.