By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Diane Maguire, 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 Leaps & Bounds Preschool on 3/17/2009 5:22:00 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 Leaps & Bounds 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.

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,  Diane Maguire

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Leaps & Bounds 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 Leaps & Bounds 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 OUTDOOR committee members selected for the Leaps & Bounds Preschool are listed below:
1) Diane Maguire (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Diane Maguire

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 passes this information onto an administrative assistant who decides how the information will be distributed throughout the facility.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Staff will be trained on a yearly basis at a monthly staff meeting. Students are only 3-5 years old so they will not be trained about the IPM...too young.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Leaps & Bounds Preschool has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Daily 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..  Leaps & Bounds Preschool has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
There are no priority areas. It is a small property with no grass and no shrubbery. playground is checked daily when staff is outside.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Leaps & Bounds Preschool:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Other     we have not had a problem in our outdoor areas. we are only open during the school year so mosquitos are not an issue. we are a half day preschool program which means that we are not open in the early mornings or when the sun is going down which are prime mosquito times, therefore we do not treat for mosquitos.     None     None





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: There are no priority areas. It is a small property with no grass and no shrubbery. playground is checked daily when staff is outside.

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
we have 3 trash barrels that are emptied once a week by the town. if a barrel is particularly dirty i will clean it myself.

Light Management:
we do not use outdoor lighting as we are closed from lunchtime until the next morning.

Excess Water Prevention:
Any water that is found in the basement is removed immediately by sump pump and wet-vac if necessary.

Noxious Weed Management:
No noxious weeds. School is closed during the summer months so any weed control that is necessary happens during that time of year.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Piece of equipment would be removed from playground and sprayed with bee spray. then the equipment would be washed and returned to area when clean.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
NOt applicable. Doesn't occur.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
Not applicable. DOon't have one.



Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.


Pests


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Look for them to be flying around.

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
Insects are easily identifiable.

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
Have not had a problem.

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
Have not.

• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present. 
• Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides. 

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  Look for them when outside.

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  We do not have grass so anything green would be a weed.

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  i pull them up with their roots.

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  Have not

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Leaps & Bounds Preschool, 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 Annually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Diane Maguire has assigned committee member Diane Maguire 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, Diane Maguire has assigned committee member Diane Maguire 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 Leaps & Bounds Preschool. 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.