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.

A Century Boulevard office building is being converted into a Primrose preschool, adding a planned early education option in Germantown.

A South Texas center is among recipients of $348,000 as HHS announces new Head Start funding amid steep enrollment losses.

Nine D.C. schools lose their after-school soccer-and-poetry program as the 30-year-old nonprofit chases a $3.5 million rescue fund.

Six Britax infant seat lines are affected after a loose screw let carrying handles detach mid-carry, prompting a federal recall.

The CPSC recalled roughly 2,355 CooCooBaby 'Classic' and 'Deluxe' loungers for violating infant sleep-product standards. Owners should stop use and follow the refund steps on the company recall page.

A national recall affects more than 10,000 Timechee changing‑table dressers sold on Amazon after federal safety officials found a tip‑over risk. Parents should stop using unanchored units and seek refunds.

Registration for DCPS afterschool opens Tuesday at 10 a.m. via MOST.dc.gov. Families should set up accounts and update consent to avoid being waitlisted.

The CPSC recalled about 102,430 Tiyol pull‑string teething toys after 11 choking incidents. Owners should stop use, cut the silicone strings and register for a replacement.

DPW is inviting food trucks to vend at Truck Touch on May 2 at RFK; organizers say there’s no vendor fee and operators should email [email protected].

About 110,400 AirClub convertible bassinets (model QX-831) were recalled after the attachment mechanism could leave a gap that risks infant falls. Owners should stop using affected units and contact AirClub for replacement straps.