By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Amy  Scott, 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, TSC Child Care, Inc on 2/8/2021 8:20:00 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,  Amy  Scott , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the TSC Child Care, Inc 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 TSC Child Care, Inc 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 TSC Child Care, Inc has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement:

B.POLICY STATEMENT

It is the aim of the TSC Child Care, Inc. to prevent unnecessary exposure of our children, families, and staff to chemical pesticides and reduce the need to rely on chemical pesticides when managing pests. It is the policy of TSC to only use chemical pesticides when pests have been identified and their presence verified. Selection of treatment option or corrective actions will give priority to non-chemical actions whenever possible to provide the desired control of pests. Education of staff, students, employees, and parents about IPM will be included to achieve desired objectives. When it is determined that pesticides are needed, only those allowed by the Children’s and Families Protection Act will be used. Only certified and/or licensed individuals will be able to use pesticides. Our policy prohibits the use of any pesticides by unlicensed staff. It will be the schools policy to make appropriate notification and posting as well as keep records of all pesticides used. A copy of the school IPM plan will be maintained in the Director’s office and available upon request.

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 TSC Child Care, Inc are listed below:
1) Amy  Scott (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Kerri-Lee DeRusha

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

Elisabeth Duncklee, IPM coordinator, will meet with Nancy LaFrenier, Contracting Officers Technical representative (COTR) for the pest control contractor every month to cover monitoring reports. A log binder with worksheets covering all weekly work performed at the Volpe Center and action(s) taken by the pest control company is kept at the Guard station, in Building #1. The sheets indicate identification of pest (if known), number seen, date, time, and location. The TSC Child Care Director will be responsible for notifying Nancy LaFrenier of logged complaints from TSC Child Care staff and she will log them into the binder at Bldg. #1. Citron Hygiene will respond to the log complaints. If any sanitation, structural, or operational changes are noted it will be written in the log along with remedial recommendation.Staff will be instructed on how to log pest complaints and be given a brief overview on pest identification and the conditions that promote the pests. Pamphlets and fact sheets will be made available at the time of training and/or posted on the teachers’ bulletin board in the kitchen. This information will focus on pest reduction strategies connecting people behavior such as over watering of plants and eating at lunch tables/classrooms.

The TSC Child Care Director will be responsible for notifying Nancy LaFrenier of logged complaints from TSC Child Care staff and she will log them into the binder at Bldg. #1. Citron Hygiene will respond to the log complaints. If any sanitation, structural, or operational changes are noted it will be written in the log along with remedial recommendation.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• All teachers will be receive IPM training once a year. Training content will cover pest-reporting procedures and pest prevention strategies, such as sanitation. The training will be included in the job orientation, and a reminder will be sent by email/mailboxes half way through the year (June).The IPM coordinator will provide the training, once a year in person and once a year through email.
• Staff will be instructed on how to log pest complaints and be given a brief overview on pest identification and the conditions that promote the pests. Pamphlets and fact sheets will be made available at the time of training and/or posted on the teachers’ bulletin board in the kitchen. This information will focus on pest reduction strategies connecting people behavior such as over watering of plants and eating at lunch tables/classrooms.
• The training will be included in the job orientation, and a reminder will be sent by email/mailboxes half way through the year (June). The IPM coordinator will provide the training, once a year in person and once a year through email.
• Our school IPM Plan will be evaluated at least once a year. The IPM coordinator will meet with the pest control COTR to evaluate the success or failure of the IPM program.
• over watering of plants and eating at lunch tables/classrooms. All food will be stored in Tupperware containers and also stored in large plastic, lockable bins. No food will be kept out on the counter

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, TSC Child Care, Inc 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 TSC Child Care, Inc:
• Rats & Mice
  
• Spiders
  
• Ants
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

small black ants, mice and spiders

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

In the past I have noticed small black ants in the infant and Pre-K classroom. Spiders are seen in all classrooms from time to time. With the recent construction in the area, we have seen mice in the kitchen as well as in a couple of classrooms.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

In the past we have found ants - most likely more than 12. In regards to the mice, we have seen at the most 2-3 a week.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

As soon as we found ants, we called Nancy Lafrenier (COTR), an she called the pest control company. She alerted the custodial staff to make sure the floors were cleaned thoroughly at night. As soon as we saw the mice, we cleaned all food off of the counters and called Nancy LaFrenier. She called the pest management company to set glue traps in the center. Someone from facilities came around daily to check the traps. She also alerted the custodial staff to make sure the center was cleaned thoroughly at night.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Keep counter tops and floors clean, and keep building well maintained. All holes around pipes (in kitchen) have been filled in with steel wool.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Keep kitchen clean and dry, and avoid leaving crumbs and food on counter. Keep all sugars and similar things in tightly covered containers.Teachers sweep lunch area after meals. No food will be stored in the sensory tables.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Locate the nest and call Nancy LaFrenier (COTR) and keep building well maintained.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

We have made efforts to keep the floors an counter tops clean.Teachers sweep lunch area after meals.

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 TSC Child Care, Inc, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  A log binder with worksheets covering all weekly work performed at the Volpe Center and action(s) taken by the pest control company is kept at the Guard station, in Building #1. The sheets indicate identification of pest (if known), number seen, date, time, and location.

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, Amy Scott has assigned committee member Nancy LaFrenier 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 TSC Child Care, Inc. 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: 6/17/2010 3:25:00 PM
Plan updated by Amy Scott on: 2/8/2021 8:20:00 AM