happy days chidcare center
Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
26 colts way
Attleboro, MA 02703

happy days chidcare center employs donnafoley an on-site certified and/or licensed pesticide applicator (certification/license #: ) who may be called on to manage all or some of the necessary OUTDOOR pest problems that may arise.

By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, donna foley, of this Daycare 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 happy days chidcare center on 4/10/2010 9:52:00 AM has prepared the following outdoor IPM plan about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for outdoor areas of happy days chidcare center 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,  donna foley

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the happy days chidcare center 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 happy days chidcare center 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 happy days chidcare center are listed below:
1) donna foley (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) donna foley
3) joanne donovan

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 posts this information in a common viewing area dedicated to the subject of integrated pest management.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

group meetings with all quarterly

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, happy days chidcare center has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR 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 setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.

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..  happy days chidcare center has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
backyard playarea and swingset



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at happy days chidcare center:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Other     no insects too mnage     no pest problems     no weed problems





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: backyard playarea and swingset

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
town pickup weekly clean containers monthly

Light Management:
school is not in session after dark

Excess Water Prevention:
good drainage provided

Noxious Weed Management:
hand removal after school hours

Playgrounds (if applicable):
searchout and spray after school hours

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
remove by hand or smaal tools after school hours

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
yearly cleaning and monthly inspections



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.
visual inspection

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
visual

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

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

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

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  visual monitoring

  Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
  visual ideentification

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  none have been needed

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  none have been used

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of happy days chidcare center, 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, donnafoley has assigned committee member donna foley 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, donnafoley has assigned committee member donna foley 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 happy days chidcare center. 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 does not have its own on site well water system.

I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

________________________________________________	__/______/___
IPM Coordinator Signature	Date
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Administrator, Director, or Principal	Date

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 4/10/2010 9:52:00 AM
Plan updated by donnafoley on: 4/10/2010 9:52:00 AM