By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Deanna Kenney, 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, The James Place Child Care Program on 9/24/2007 10:31:00 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,  Deanna Kenney , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the The James Place Child Care Program 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 James Place Child Care Program 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 James Place Child Care Program has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement:

B.POLICY STATEMENT

This IPM plan was prepared to comply with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides. It is the policy of James Place Child Care Program Inc. to prevent unnecessary exposure to chemical pesticides when managing pests. When it is determined that pesticides are needed, only those allowed by the Children’s and Families Protection Act will be used. Chemical pesticides may be a part of the IPM plan and applied only by a certified and/or licensed individual. However, considerable effort will be put towards preventing pest problems by controlling conditions inside and outside the program, which may attract and support pests. It will be the responsibility of our program to notify parents when using pesticides as well as keep records of all pesticide use. Education of the IPM plan to staff, parents, children and church employees will be included.

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 James Place Child Care Program are listed below:
1) Deanna Kenney (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Ruth  Kerr
3) Tara Clark
4) Will Hodge
5) Sherri Gould

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

• We will hold an annual training on the IPM plan for staff. A log will be kept in the office for staff to report any pest sightings. The log will consist of name of pest (if known), number seen, date, time, and location. The log will be monitored weekly by Deanna Kenney (Program Director).
• Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures who should be notified and where the log book will be located. The training will also cover preventative measures we can take to keep pest under control(i.e. washing down talbes and sweeping floors, putting food away and removing trash daily, etc).
• We will post a memo of the training where all staff can see as well as a notice placed in each staff mail pocket.
• Ruth Kerr(IPM Committee member)will conduct the meeting once a year. We will have an evaluation form completed by each trainee at the end of the training
• Children must sit at the snack and lunch tables. They are reminded to throw out any trash and reminded not to leave food in their cubbies. Parents are asked to check their children''s cubbies before they leave.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan quarterly. When pests are present, The James Place Child Care Program has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of daily 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 School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

There are no known pests at this time.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

We monitor the kitchen and basement regularly.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

After monitoring the building there are no pests that demand action or control. There have not been any pests observed during the inspection.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

All food has been placed in plastic containers, trash is empied daily, floors are swept daily and carpets are vacuumed 2 times a week.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Making sure windows and doors get closed at night and looking for any holes that pests can come in through.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

All food has been placed in plastic containers and sealed tight.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Checking for holes or cracks in the walls or floors that may harbor pests and checking around the outside of the property for any access or signs of pests.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

sweeping daily and vacuuming 2 times a week or more (if necessary), making sure there is no food left out, and setting traps that have no chemicals.

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.

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 The James Place Child Care Program, 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 quarterly .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Deanna Kenney has assigned committee member Deanna Kenney 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 James Place Child Care Program. 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: 9/20/2007 1:12:00 PM
Plan updated by Deanna Kenney on: 9/24/2007 10:31:00 AM