Ani Daycare

Meet the Founder

Fatemeh Esmi

Fatemeh, a dedicated mother and experienced caregiver, founded this daycare with the heart of a parent and the passion of an educator. As a mom herself, she understands just how important it is to provide a safe, loving, and enriching space where children can feel at home.

With years of experience caring for little ones, Fatemeh creates a warm, structured environment focused on learning through play, creativity, and kindness. Whether it’s introducing new games, teaching sign language, or encouraging early learning skills, she’s committed to helping every child grow with confidence and joy.

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What Parents Are Saying

  • “My kids both attend this daycare and it truly is a second home for them. they are well loved and daycare just feels like an extension of the family”

    - Wade

  • “My daughter has been under this provider's care since she was 15 months. Surprisingly, we found out my coworker takes her son here! She is very caring and attentive! My daughter has learned so much under her care. She visited my daughter when we were in the hospital. My daughter really enjoys her time at daycare and I feel very fortunate!”

    - Nicole

  • "Fatemeh looks after my 18 month old daughter, and as I am sure you agree trusting someone with your children is a massive decision. choosing Ani Potomac Daycare was definitely the right one!! All Children are cared for in a designated area with an extensive program of activities and all receive a very generous three fresh healthy meals everyday. Above all Fatemeh is very flexible and provide my daughter love and care which is most important for my child when she is away from me."

    - A Thankful Parent

  • "Such a wonderful place with great teaching techniques and new games everyday!"

    - A Happy Parent

  • “I am so grateful to the owner and team for the warm and caring atmosphere they provide where we feel extremely supported. We've been with them since my daughter was 4 months old. She's now 2.5 years old and thriving with the curriculum and group she is with day-to-day. I couldn't ask for a better daycare!”

    - Cathy

  • "These programs responds to unique cultural customs and needs of children and families"

    - Mahdieh

  • "The owner and her helper have been so wonderful with caring for our baby. It was very hard to return to work and trust someone with him when he was only 3 months old, but I knew he was in the best care. Now, he is so excited when she opens the door to greet him in the morning. We couldn’t have found a better daycare for our son. We are so grateful for her and her team!"

    - Kristen

  • "She is the best! I don’t even know how much I can emphasize it. My son was 2 years old when he started and I was quite nervous because I am new to daycare and we tried a daycare before her for 3 weeks and it was horrible. She assured me by taking pics of and videos at least twice daily. My son has speech delay, and now he says more words than he started. She also worked with me to help my son out of diapers. I 100% recommend her"

    - Denise

  • "The care, concern and kindness that has been shown to my daughter is more than I could ask for. Our daughter was taken in at 6 months up until 2 years and has always been treated as her own. Our daughter has blossomed and learned under her care. We hope to find like her as we relocate."

    - Kaeisha

  • "She loved our daughter Cheyanne as if she were her own……. Enough said…… we are going to miss her"

    - Bobby

  • "We are very happy to have found this daycare, As a first time mom and leaving your child for the first time with a stranger can be difficult, but the owner made the transition really easy for my toddler, and less than a week my little one was giving her hugs and a smiles, and that gives me peace of mind."

    - Jhony

  • "So happy we found this day care. Our son doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day. He loves going there. We couldn’t be happier!"

    - Geoff

  • "We absolutely love this daycare. The provider is so warm and caring and I see our little one thriving under her care. His verbal skills have increased dramatically since starting there and he is thrilled to get there and sad when it’s time to leave. I cannot recommend them highly enough."

    - Renee

  • "Our son has been with this provider since November 2020 and we have been so happy to have him in her care. Due to the pandemic, he had been home with us for the first year of his life. When we enrolled him, we saw a huge shift in his developmental growth! He has truly blossomed there. He lights up when he sees the providers and we feel the same way!"

    - Julia

  • "This daycare is great. the Teachers are very loving. my son is happy here"

    - Jen

  • "My daughter has been attending this daycare since about 4 months old and she is now 3 years old. this is definitely a family atmosphere. She gets a warm meal for lunch, I’m sure she probably raids them kitchen for snacks and fruit as well. when I pick her up she’s always eating a banana or oranges. I’m thankful she is able to be on a space that treats her well and loves her. At age 2, my daughter knew her ABCs, her colors, shapes and how to count to 20. At age 3 she knows how to draw people and is starting to write her name. the daycare has been very flexible with my families needs to pick up late every now and then. overall, this is the best daycare provider I could have asked for."

    - Veronica

  • "We have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the daycare. You often read reviews and wonder is it real, are the people as wonderful as they say. I have found that they are. My son goes into daycare with a smile on his face every day. we get daily reports of how much milk he has been given that day and what time so we can coordinate his nightly feeding. They are really great at communication. And most importantly they are very loving and caring towards the children."

    - Samantha

  • "From the moment I pull into the driveway my son is excited to get out of the car and go inside to get his day started. I have sent several of my children to full time daycare, this by far, has been my absolute favorite and easiest transition "home away from home". There is so much love and nurturing your child will always feel comfortable and happy. You will be at ease leaving your child here knowing compassion, safety and learning are their top priorities."

    - Karla

  • "I don’t know how to rate a daycare, but I know this provider care about my son, she is trying her best to make the little ones happy."

    - Yanni

  • "My 3- year old twin sons have been attending since they were 18 months. We couldn’t be happier as they care for each individual child as their own! Very nice and welcoming homey atmosphere. Fresh food made daily. Love the place and definitely recommend it!"

    - Parmiss

  • "Very happy that we found this provider. Our daughter comes home happy and healthy each day. We have no worries when she is in her care and we are first time parents! She is very warm and welcoming each morning and afternoon. Taking care of babies and toddlers all day seems to come so natural for her. Nice neighborhood!"

    - Ashlee

  • "It is extremely hard to find a daycare that you can trust. I am so thankful and lucky to have found this daycare. The provider is wonderful and is so loving with the children. My daughter absolutely adores her and her staff. She is always smiling and laughing when I pick her up and what mother wouldn't want to see that? When I started looking, I wanted to find someone that was a mother and could relate and would know first hand what needs to be done with a child. What better experience than being a mother yourself? This provider has wonderful children and having the same ethnic background as her, I feel as if I am leaving my daughter with family. I highly reccommend her."

    - Veronika

  • "We started our daughter here when she was 4 months old. This daycare makes you feel like family. Our daughter loves them and we truly feel like they love her. They check in with us when she stays home sick to see how she's doing; they're a great resources for us as first time parents who don't know much about introducing food, dealing with diaper rash, figuring out a nap schedule, etc.; they tell us about our daughter's day when we pick her up--after we hear a chorus of all the kids calling out "bye baby!" to our daughter. They are smart, warm, wonderful people and we feel so lucky to have found them."

    - Julia

  • "I feel very lucky to have found this daycare for my daughter. The provider facilitates play and activities, creative play, arts and exploration. She is very hands-on and really gets into the world of the child. I don’t have to worry about the meals as well as it is provided at the daycare. Above all she is very flexible and provide my daughter love and care which is most important for my child when she is away from me."

    - Roxana

  • "By far the best daycare ever. My son never wants to leave there! It's clean and filled with all kinds of activities and toys; learning toys. We are so lucky to have found this daycare!"

    - Ati