Federal agents' increased presence in Washington D.C., including arrests near a daycare, has terrified residents, particularly immigrant parents and caregivers. Many fear immigration raids, leading to parents avoiding certain areas and implementing safety measures for children and nannies. Schools are also enhancing security, with some offering bus services, due to parental anxieties. The crackdown, resulting in hundreds of arrests, has created a climate of fear and uncertainty, impacting daily life and childcare arrangements. Parents are taking extreme measures, even driving children to neighboring states to meet nannies, reflecting the widespread unease.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.