Kiddyland Child Center
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
117 Grove Street
Adams, MA 01220

IPM Coordinator
Helene Sommer

Primary Contact
Helene Sommer, 413-743-7902, kiddyland117@yahoo.com

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Helene Sommer, 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, Kiddyland Child Center on 7/6/2010 11:03:00 AM 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,  Helene Sommer , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Kiddyland Child 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 Kiddyland Child 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 Kiddyland Child Center has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement:


B.POLICY STATEMENT

    Structural and landscape pests can pose significant problems for people and property. Pesticides can pose risks to people, property, and the environment. It is therefore the policy of this school to incorporate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures for control of structural and landscape pests. The objective of this program is to provide necessary pest control while minimizing pesticide use.


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 Kiddyland Child Center are listed below:
    1) Helene Sommer (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Brandi  Dean


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

  • director teachers
  • training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies
  • trainings will be offered twice a year at staff meetings
  • evaluation will also be done by the coordinator with the assistance of American Exterminating
  • students must eat lunches and snacks within designated ares of the center - food is stored inside plastic containers - proper waste disposal is encouraged.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan quarterly. When pests are present, Kiddyland Child Center has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of monthly 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 Kiddyland Child Center:
    • occasional small sugar ants and dust spiders, in the past small mice.

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    small sugar ants and small dust spiders

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    boiler room, closets

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    controlled after one application

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    forms are completed when pest are seen -- exterminator is called , checks log and proceeds

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    no shelter for pests, everything is kept in closed containers

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    tight containers -- no access to water

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    no access -- kept in tight containers

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    center is very clean -- foods are kept in tight containers -- bedding and extra clothing is kept in platic containers

    CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:
    Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.


H. RECORD KEEPING

    In the case of Kiddyland Child 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 quarterly .


J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

    During the creation of this IPM plan, Helene Sommer has assigned committee member Brandi Dean 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 Kiddyland Child 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: 10/13/2006 1:11:00 PM
    Plan updated by Helene Sommer on: 7/6/2010 11:03:00 AM