Four Seasons Preschool
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
10 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Lynn  Willey, 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, Four Seasons Preschool on 12/1/2005 1:49:00 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,  Lynn  Willey , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Four Seasons Preschool 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 Four Seasons Preschool 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 Four Seasons Preschool 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 INDOOR committee members selected for the Four Seasons Preschool are listed below:
1) Lynn  Willey (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) L:isa Hogan

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facility. The IPM coordinator then posts this information in a common viewing area dedicated to the subject of integrated pest management.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• Directors and Teachers of Four Seasons Preschool will recieve IPM training.
• Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as sanitation.
• Annual training will be incorporated into a staff meeting.
• The Owners of Four Seasons Preschool will present traing once a year and an informal survey will be used to evaluate training.
• N/A

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Four Seasons Preschool has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of quarterly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of quarterly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to contact the facility’s Pest Management Professional who would then conduct a facility audit.

G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

N/A

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

N/A

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

N/A

MONITORING/INSPECTION

We will monitor for future pests on a quarterly basis unless otherwise necessary. If pest evidence is found a form will be filled out and the proper steps will be taken to rid the school of the pest.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

frequent monitoring

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Food and water will be stored in airtight containers in a refigerator.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

There is no access to shelter for pests - no open holes in walls or floors.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

We will set traps for any future pest problems.

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 Four Seasons Preschool, 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 annually .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Lynn willey has assigned committee member L:isa Hogan 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 Four Seasons Preschool. 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
N/A

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

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IPM Coordinator Signature                                                         Date

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Administrator, Director, or Principal                                            Date

Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 12/1/2005 1:49:00 PM
Plan updated by Lynn Willey on: 12/1/2005 1:49:00 PM