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

By signing the end of this outdoor 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 OUTDOOR integrated pest management plan.

A. INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides the Kiddyland Child Center on 7/6/2010 2:27:00 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 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.

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

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Kiddyland Child Center 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 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:

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

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 posts this information in a common viewing area dedicated to the subject of integrated pest management.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

staff is educated on prevention of pests and is familiar with our IPM plan

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Quarterly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Kiddyland Child Center has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Semiweekly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Semimonthly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility staff and students (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 OUTDOOR PESTS

Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc..  Kiddyland Child Center has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
trees and shrubs



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Kiddyland Child Center:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants     Mosquitoes & Flies     Stinging Insects Other





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: trees and shrubs

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
dumpster on premises is emptied once a week and is constantly covered

Light Management:
no night exterior lighting is used -- except the motion sensor.

Excess Water Prevention:
no excess water

Noxious Weed Management:
none present -- there is weekly cutting of grass and yard maintenance

Playgrounds (if applicable):
if found pest control will be contacted

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
none present

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
none on site



Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Ants
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects


Pests
Ants
Mosquitoes & Flies
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
if present, exterminating company will be contacted

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
small ants, small house flies, and small bees have been seen

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
keep area clean

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
none used

• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Kiddyland Child Center, OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: The use of forms which will be filled out by the person monitoring the facility

I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM

The IPM plan will be evaluated on a Quarterly basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Helene Sommer has assigned committee member Brandi Dean 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, Helene Sommer has assigned committee member Brandi Dean 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 Kiddyland Child Center. 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

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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

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

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 10/13/2006 1:14:00 PM
Plan updated by Helene Sommer on: 7/6/2010 2:27:00 PM