By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Laura Walsh, 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, The Children's Center of Brookline on 12/16/2009 3:30:00 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,  Laura Walsh , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the The Children's Center of Brookline 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 The Children's Center of Brookline 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 The Children's Center of Brookline 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 The Children's Center of Brookline are listed below:
1) Laura Walsh (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Brigette LaPointe

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 in writing and leave this information in a common “drop box” for the IPM coordinator to review and pass onto the Pest Management Professional if necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• IPM coordinator and IPM committee members
• Training will include procedures for teachers and staff for reporting pests. Guidelines regarding proper storage of food and sanitation measures to be taken in order to avoid pests.
• Annual reminders will be sent to all staff regarding IPM. New staff members will receive important information about IPM in their orientation.
• The training will be provided annually by the IPM coordinator in a group meeting with teachers and staff. Staff will sign an informational handout to ensure that they have read all of the required information regarding IPM.
• A written document will be posted to remind staff of the procedures to take to uphold the IPM

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, The Children's Center of Brookline has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of monthly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of quarterly 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 The Children's Center of Brookline:
• This has historically been a problem but episodes are few and far between.
  
• Cockroaches
  
• Rats & Mice
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

German cockroaches; Mice. Both are generally small in size.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

They have been seen in classrooms on two floors, and the kitchen.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

When there is one pest citing, glue traps are placed in selected areas by the pest management company and regular visits occur until the pest problem is dealt with.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

See above.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Holes have been sealed where access may have occurred.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

All food is restricted to the kitchen in kept in sealed cabinets. The lunch rooms are cleaned daily to ensure that no food is left on the floors.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Holes sealed

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Use of glue traps

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 The Children's Center of Brookline, 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, Laura Walsh has assigned committee member Brigette LaPointe 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 The Children's Center of Brookline. 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: 12/16/2009 3:30:00 PM
Plan updated by Brigette LaPointe on: 12/16/2009 3:30:00 PM