Chelmsford Children's Learning Center
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
72 Boston Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

IPM Coordinator
Nicole Georgiou

Primary Contact
Nicole Georgiou, 978-256-1111, ngeorgiou@springboardschool.com

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Nicole Georgiou, of this Daycare and the Pest Management Professionals described above acknowledge, and agree to the terms of this INDOOR integrated pest management plan.


A .INTRODUCTION

    In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides, Chelmsford Children's Learning Center on 12/1/2009 1:44:00 PM has prepared the following indoor IPM plan. 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,  Nicole Georgiou , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Chelmsford Children's Learning Center 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.

    Objectives
    The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Chelmsford Children's Learning Center are listed below.

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

    In light of these objectives, the Chelmsford Children's Learning Center 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:

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

    The INDOOR committee members selected for the Chelmsford Children's Learning Center are listed below:
    1) Nicole Georgiou (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Nicole Georgiou


D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

    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 or teachers who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.


E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

  • The teachers, cook and the director of the center will receive IPM training.
  • Training for pest reporting and pest prevention for the center.
  • I think that trainings should be offered yearly. But if annual reports can be sent via email if there are any changes that have been made in the programs over the year.
  • The Director of the center will be responsible for training staff on IPM. The training will take place once a year. A test will be given to evaluate the training that is given to staff.
  • Teachers and cleaners sweep and wash floors daily in the center.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan monthly. When pests are present, Chelmsford Children's Learning Center has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of weekly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of weekly inspections.

    The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  The facility’s contracted Pest Management Professional would conduct regular pest inspections and would then instruct the IPM coordinator as to the proper course of action.


G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

    The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Chelmsford Children's Learning Center:
    • Ants

    The School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    Small black ants

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    Small black ants have been found in the Infant Classroom near the laundry area.

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    We have found in one day approximately 5-6 small black ants at a time. Currently, haven't seen any ants.

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    We have swept the floor and looked for cracks in the wall that may be letting the small ants into the program. Checking daily for any existing pests that may come up. Currently, haven't seen any ants.

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    there are no small ants in other classrooms.

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    Making sure that there are no crumbs from the trash on the floor.

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    Fill in the cracks in the foundation or floor that may be letting the ants into the program.

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    If the small ant problem becomes out of control, we will follow up with a pest control professional.

    CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:
    Only pesticides allowed under the Children's and Families' Protection Act are used indoors.


H. RECORD KEEPING

    In the case of Chelmsford Children's Learning Center, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  The use of forms which will be filled out by the person monitoring the facility


I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan monthly .


J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

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


K. LIST OF PESTICIDES TO BE USED INSIDE THE FACILITY

    The following list includes all the pesticides that will be used inside the Chelmsford Children's Learning Center. This list includes all herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that will be used in the event that chemical is required.

    Pesticide
    Name    		Active
    Ingredient    		EPA
    Registration #    		Target
    Pest    		Rationale
    for use



    I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

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    IPM Coordinator SignatureDate
      
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    Administrator, Director, or PrincipalDate

    Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 3/6/2007 3:22:00 PM
    Plan updated by Nicole Georgiou on: 12/1/2009 1:44:00 PM