Maple Street Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
107 Maple Street
Attleboro, MA 02703

IPM Coordinator
Mary  DeCosta

Primary Contact
Mary DeCosta, 508-222-5899, 290229@eecprovider.org

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Mary  DeCosta, 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, Maple Street Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare on 1/5/2009 10:35:00 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,  Mary  DeCosta , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Maple Street Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare 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 Maple Street Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare 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 Maple Street Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare 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:

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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 Maple Street Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare are listed below:
    1) Mary  DeCosta (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Mary DeCosta
    3) Kimberly  Storch


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. In addition, the IPM coordinator also communicates information to the staff supervisors who then distribute the information to all the staff and occupants concerned.

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


E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

  • Lead teachers will receive IPM training.
  • Training will involve the proper way to report and prevent pest control. As well as how to monitor pest prevention on a monthly basis.
  • Training will be done during the first schuduled staff meeting of the school year. It will involve the director and lead teachers.
  • The director will present the training on a yearly basis. The director will discuss with the lead teachers any findings from the prior year and as a group they will discuss ways to prevent or continue to monitor pest management in the individual classrooms.
  • Teachers will store food in cabinets. The food will be kept in plastic bins or taped shut. This will stop food from spoiling and keep pests out. Food will be disposed of properly, floor swept on a regular basis during the day. Counter tops cleaned on a regular basis during the day. Trash will be taken out to the dumpster when full.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan monthly. When pests are present, Maple Street Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of weekly 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 School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:

      SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
      small ants

      SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
      bathroom floor

      SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
      over 12 where found.

      MONITORING/INSPECTION
      To prevent pests Maple Street Learn and Play will conduct monthly pest checks. The IPM coordinator will take note each month as to the date, time and where he/she checked for pests. All data will be recorded in a specific notebook.

      ELIMINATING ACCESS
      The monthly pest checks will help keep pests away from the property. It will also allow a quick response in case a pest has been located on the property.

      ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
      Food will be kept in plastic storage bins or taped so no pest will have access. Water from the water tables will be emptied when not in use.

      ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
      Trash will be dispossed of in a timley manner.

      NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
      Maple Street Learn and Play will clean and disinfect all areas of the school keeping the environment safe for the children and staff.

      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 Maple Street Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare, 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 monthly .


    J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

      During the creation of this IPM plan, Mary DeCosta has assigned committee member Kimberly Storch 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 Maple Street Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare. 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 Signature                                                         Date

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      Administrator, Director, or Principal                                            Date

      Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 2/24/2005 10:18:00 PM
      Plan updated by Mary DeCosta on: 1/5/2009 10:35:00 AM