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

A. INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides the Montessori Children's House of Auburn on 10/9/2008 6:46:00 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 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.

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

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 OUTDOOR committee members selected for the Montessori Children's House of Auburn are listed below:
1) Margie Smetana (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)

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 to the two teachers.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Head of School takes the IPM training and passes all best practice info to the teachers.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Montessori Children's House of Auburn has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Monthly 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..  Montessori Children's House of Auburn has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
none Nice, tidy well landscaped and well maintained property.

OutdoorGrounds
Teachers maintain shrubs, hand weed small area. Lawn is mowed weekly or as needed.



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Montessori Children's House of Auburn:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Other     none		Other     N/A     N/A     N/A





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: none Nice, tidy well landscaped and well maintained property.

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
The two long time, dedicated teachers park and walk to the front door past the shrubs and flowers that they have planted and that they maintain. When outside, these two staff continually note status of all things, and contact IMP with any situation that they need help with.

Soil Maintenance:
Mulch is kept to EEC standards for children on the playground.We keep the same landscaping and layout year to year.

Fertilizer Use Practices:
None applied

Plant Care:
Plant mums in the fall, bulbs in the spring.

Watering:
Natural rainfall



Tree and Shrub Diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
N/A

Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.
N/A

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

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

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

Insects and Related Pests


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
no problem this year

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
no problem this year

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

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

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

Weeds


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
Mow weekly

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

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
Mow weekly, weed by hand regularly

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

Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
None



OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Teachers maintain shrubs, hand weed small area. Lawn is mowed weekly or as needed.

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
One residential waste can.

Light Management:
Motion sensitive exterior light.

Excess Water Prevention:
no low areas for water to accummulate.

Noxious Weed Management:
We keep an eye out. Thisis a residential area. No problem with poisen ivy.

Playgrounds (if applicable):
Teachers are observant on playground for stinging insects. No issue 2008.

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
teachers weed or mow.

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
N/A



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.
no pest identified

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
no pest identified

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
no pest identified

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
no pest identified

Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
no pest identified

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
no pest identified

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
no pest identified

If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
no pest identified

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Montessori Children's House of Auburn, 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, Margie Smetana has assigned committee member Margie Smetana 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, Margie Smetana has assigned committee member Margie Smetana 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 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 Product Name

Active Ingredient

EPA Registration Number

Target Pest

Rationale for use

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

The school has an on site well water system. No pesticide or fertilizer applications will take place within the Zone I of the well.