14 | LUXlife Magazine Most Engaging Childcare Company 2024 – Southeast USA Family vacations are the perfect way to ensure some good, old-fashioned bonding time. Sometimes, however, they can be rather challenging; whilst a holiday is great for making memories as a family, it can also be a period of immense stress for parents. Between organising the travel, booking excursions, and entertaining the little ones all day, the break away from normal life quickly becomes a week of no breaks. Enter itavi, a premium childcare company partnering with hotels to offer trusted childcare services to guests. Below, we speak with Founder Ayana Rodriguez. Founded in 2019, itavi is a leading company in delivering top-tier childcare services to holidaymakers. The name itavi is formed as an acronym of the saying “It Takes a Village”, a sentiment that is echoed throughout the company’s services. With the understanding that a holiday is not always stress-free for many parents, itavi lends them its village to allow for a well-deserved break. The company has partnered with numerous hotels across Florida, including the Acqualina Beach Resort, 1 Hotel Miami Beach, Faena Hotel, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, JW Turnberry, Think Group Hospitality, The Elser, Boca Raton Resort, Pier 66, and many more. Its services are offered in three verticals: the management and operations of hotel Kids Clubs, private 1:1 childcare, and pop-up experiences. “itavi’s approach is intentional,” says Ayana. “Our engagement with children is empowering, fun, and safe allowing the child to be better than when we entered the space. itavi’s goal is to create a positive childcare experience provided by proven and vetted childcare professionals. A seamless, white glove process, we take the guess work out of childcare.” With this approach, Ayana tells us, all stakeholders are considered - the hotel partners, parents, children, and childcare professionals. itavi aims to ensure alignment, offering the best care via the best approach and resolve. The travel industry is one of continual change that reflects the shifting needs of the consumer. Ayana notes that in recent years, more parents are choosing to travel with their children. This has led to hotel organizations elevating the services offered to junior guests as curating an experience fit for the entire family is becoming more important across the board. In response to this emerging trend, itavi offers its hotel partners the assurance of implementing hospitality standards while offering engaging childcare services. This approach has proven incredibly successful as many hotel partners now lean on itavi to set the tone and curate experiences for junior guests. Of course, a leading childcare provider is only as strong as the team that drives it. The company employs childcare professionals to deliver an engaging programme consisting of play, exercise, learning, and crafting that highlights the local and unique culture of any destination. To maintain its success in this approach, the company follows a stringent hiring process that promotes the safety of its junior clientele. “itavi hires qualified childcare professionals,” Ayana tells us. “Our vetting process is unique in that we take time, care, and strategy to identify right team members. Each candidate is required to take an emotional intelligence evaluation and background check. Upon hiring, itavi trains its team members in the itavi method, provides ongoing training, and a community of support for resolve and development.” The team’s internal culture is one of empathy, personal development, resolve, and community. Each member of the team aims to leave the child and space better than when they entered it, creating fun experiences to leave positive memories that last a lifetime. itavi’s goal is always to evolve; the company strives to enhance and evolve its services in its mission of bettering childcare. By liaising with and monitoring client feedback, providing constant learning opportunities, and developing strong, long-term partnerships, itavi can ensure its continual evolution and maintain its position as a market leader. This approach promises a prosperous future for itavi, a company dedicated to excellence. The company has its sights set on sustainable growth and is excited to soon announce partnerships in new locations outside of South Florida. “itavi continues to strive for better processes, approaches, and strategies that elevate our service and ensure fun,” says Ayana. As we look to the future, it is evident that itavi will continue to deliver premium childcare services that create cherished memories for children from around the world. Such stellar services have deservedly earned itavi the title of the Most Engaging Childcare Company 2024 – Southeast USA. Contact: Ayana Rodriguez Company: itavi Web Address: https://www.itavikids.com
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