Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA
Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
39 North Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703

IPM Coordinator
Joan Downhill

Primary Contact
Joan Downhill, 505-222-1110, tkillion@attleboroymca.org

By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Joan Downhill, 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, Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA on 3/4/2008 6:54:00 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,  Joan Downhill , about pest control and pesticide use.

    This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA 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 Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA 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 Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA 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 Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA are listed below:
    1) Joan Downhill (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
    2) Kim Kolodziejczyk
    3) Paula Parham
    4) Audrey Keene


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

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


E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

  • All Sneakers Preschool Staff will receive IPM training.
  • Training will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies.
  • Yearly IPM training for all Sneakers Preschool Staff.
  • The IPM coordinator will present the training during an all-staff meeting in September of each new school year. A written test will be distributed to evaluate the effectiveness of the training.
  • No additional training is needed.


F. INDOOR MONITORING

    The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA 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:  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 following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA:
    • Ants

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

    SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION
    Usually during the warmer months and on occasion, a few very small ants have been spotted near the area of the trash can near the kitchen.

    SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS
    These ants have been spotted just outside the area of the kitchen near the trash can.

    SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY
    Over the last 12 months, a few--less than 4--have been spotted in the above area.

    MONITORING/INSPECTION
    Daily observations and maintain cleaning and sanitation procedures

    ELIMINATING ACCESS
    All windows are screened and doors are kept closed.

    ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER
    Food is only served in designated areas and staff keep the center clean and sanitized during the day.

    ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE
    Trash is thrown out nightly.

    NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    Non-chemical controls include washing the ants' "trail" with soapy water to remove the scent that ants use to lead their nest mates to the food. Baits and traps are from Flynn Pest Control. They use non-chemical control measures in accordance with the regulations of preschools in Massachusetts.

    CHEMICAL CONTROLS
    PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:
    Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.
    Only pesticides allowed under the Children's and Families' Protection Act are used indoors.


H. RECORD KEEPING

    In the case of Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA, 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, Joan Downhill has assigned committee member Kim Kolodziejczyk 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 Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA. 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: 3/4/2008 6:54:00 AM
    Plan updated by Tim Killion on: 3/4/2008 6:54:00 AM