By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Margie  Smetana, of this School Age Childcare Program 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, Montessori Children's House of Auburn on 10/9/2008 6:45:00 PM 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,  Margie  Smetana , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Montessori Children's House of Auburn 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 Montessori Children's House of Auburn 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 Montessori Children's House of Auburn 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 INDOOR committee members selected for the Montessori Children's House of Auburn are listed below:
1) Margie  Smetana (Indoor IPM Coordinator)

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facility. The IPM coordinator then passes this information to the two staff members.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• Head of School will receive IPM training
• "Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies such as sanitation."
• Yearly training seminar on IPM for all Head of School with email or in person information relayed to the two teachers at this school.
• The IMP process provides active participation in procedures. Our IPM professional give important and relevant information on safeguards and pest management strategies throughout the seasons.
• Students must eat lunches only within designated areas of the school We store food in covered containers. We clean up crumbs thoughout the day. Trash is emptied daily. For outside sporting events (in which the public is invited signs will be posted encouraging proper waste disposal

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Montessori Children's House of Auburn 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:  Reports from facility personnel (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 INDOOR PESTS

The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Montessori Children's House of Auburn:
• 2007 bees 2008 none so far
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

2007 we had bees around the school in the fall. This year we have no problem with bees. This could be because of the weather pattern.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

2007 bees buzzing around were of concern because we have young children and may not know a child is allergic. The IPM professional inspected regulalry and responded prompty whenever we called. He would eliminate the nest.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

We have no need to call our IMP professional this year. Bees are not an issue.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

The Montessori Children's house of Auburn is a one room school house with master teachers with much experience and attention to every detail. The entire facility is inspected routinely for any issue or problem.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Shrubs are trim and maintained. Lawn mowed regularly. Building is kept in good repair.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

No standing water and no food left outdoors.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

We simply practice good procedures. Childreneat inside. Food and crumbsare cleaned up after each meal, snack. Trash is emptied. School is cleaned throughout the day and at the end of the day.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

See above

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

Pesticides are used only when monitoring has shown that pests are present and when the use of the pesticide is justified or in the case of an emergency situation.

Only pesticides allowed under the Children's and Families' Protection Act are used indoors.

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Montessori Children's House of Auburn, 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 annually .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Margie Smetana has assigned committee member Margie Smetana 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 Montessori Children's House of Auburn. 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: 10/9/2008 6:45:00 PM
Plan updated by Margie Smetana on: 10/9/2008 6:45:00 PM