By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Beth  McAlpine, 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 KinderCare Learning Center on 7/8/2010 11:52:00 AM has prepared the following outdoor IPM plan about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for outdoor areas of KinderCare 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.

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,  Beth  McAlpine

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the KinderCare Learning 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 KinderCare Learning 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 KinderCare Learning Center are listed below:
1) Beth  McAlpine (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Jen  Foss

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 in writing and leave this information in a common “drop box” for the IPM coordinator to review and pass onto the Pest Management Professional if necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

regular staff trainings conducted byt he IPM adminidtrator to educate staff.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Semiannually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, KinderCare Learning Center has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Weekly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  The IPM coordinator would setup monitoring traps throughout the school and inspect them on a regularly scheduled interval (selected in the prior question).

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..  KinderCare Learning Center has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
The playground area.

OutdoorGrounds
The playground area.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at KinderCare Learning Center:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Other		Pests     Ants     Mosquitoes & Flies     Stinging Insects Insects in playground area (if applicable)     Yellow Jackets Other





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The playground area.

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
Weekly surveys of the building perimiter, daily surveys of the playground area.

Soil Maintenance:
A Landscaping company is contracted to care for outside areas.

Fertilizer Use Practices:
fertilizers are not applied.

Plant Care:
A Landscaping company is contracted to care for outside areas.

Watering:
No irrigation system is in use.



Tree and Shrub Diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.


Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.


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


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


Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used


Insects and Related Pests


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 you have taken to manage the pests above.


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


Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used


Weeds


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.


Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used




OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: The playground area.

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
A waste management company is contracted to remove trash.

Light Management:
Lights are on a timer.

Excess Water Prevention:
Playground is being regraded.

Noxious Weed Management:
The landscaping company cuts a perimeter around the playground. Children are not allowed off school property.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Contracted pest service monitors insects outside.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
Landscaping company monitors parking lot.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
Center does not have a shed.



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)
Yellow Jackets


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Periodic checks of windows and doors where nests can form.

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

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
removal of nests, more frequent trash rremoval in warm weather.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
insecticides are not 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 KinderCare Learning 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 Semiannually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Beth McAlpine has assigned committee member Beth McAlpine 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, Beth McAlpine has assigned committee member Beth McAlpine 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 KinderCare Learning 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: 9/25/2006 3:11:00 PM
Plan updated by Beth McAlpine on: 7/8/2010 11:52:00 AM