Esjay's blue felt busy boards had red knobs that could pop off and choke toddlers under 3. A free fix is available.

Bailey's Upper Elementary, a converted office building with limited outdoor space, added a traditional playground, basketball court and traffic garden with roundabouts, crosswalks and a railroad crossing to teach traffic safety.

Fifty Smilow Campus students get free meals, mentorship and a refurbished field this fall as the Commanders test a Ward 7 pilot.