“It simply would not stand up to current safety codes or recommendations ... five days a week that they’re in school, go out ...

The preschool used to be attached to Karns Elementary School, but the two schools continued to share a playground even after it got its own building.

Parents are meeting with DC Police outside Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School for a 'coffee talk' Friday morning.

“I wasn’t even aware that there wasn’t a fence around the playground ... fears for her son’s safety and is frustrated that paraprofessionals and teachers at the school have to focus ...