Takiyah O. Pet Care Provider in Oak Park, IL 60302

Takiyah or also known as "Kiki" to our toddler son was fantastic!! She was able to watch our son on very short notice. She has a calm and professional demeanor and knows what kids need. We wouldn't hesitate in a second to ask her back!

Takiyah was a temporary nanny for our family while my stay-at-home-dad husband was out of town. Takiyah integrated into our family beautifully, providing exactly the support we needed. She was careful to ask for our preferences and was open to all of our requests, but also is experienced and mature enough to make suggestions/act upon her own initiative. In addition to providing fun for all my kids, ages 5, 10 and 14, (e.g. planning a movie party with popcorn on a day they were all home), she was able to also provide firm but loving discipline and seek input when needed. A total unexpected bonus -- she's an awesome cook! Thanks Takiyah! I rested so much easier knowing I could count on you. We will happily welcome her back when the next need arises. She also acted as a mother's helper for my best friend's family after of their kids had a serious surgery, and I know she was an absolute godsend -- cooking, running errands, and allowing mom to get some rest while Dad worked out of town.

We used Takiyah for a couple weeks while we were in Chicago for a work trip, and she was so great with our 14-month-old son. She was very professional and always on-time, and she is clearly experienced and comfortable with children. She wrote out detailed reports every time, which was amazing. She planned out fun activities and took our son to nearby parks whenever time allowed, but still always stuck to the schedule we gave her for meals/naps. She has a warm, sweet, and calm personality, and our son loved her (he usually has a bit of stranger-danger, but not with her!). We would absolutely use her again if/when we are in Chicago again!

Takiyah was wonderful for the two weeks that she looked after our 1 1/2 year old. She was with him from early morning until evening everyday and kept me updated through a google doc on everything that happened throughout the day. She prepared his meals and fed him according to our instructions and she planned fun age-appropriate activities for him. They did finger painting, played with felt, shells and she would bring something new for him to play with or do daily, so he didn't get bored.
Takiyah is extremely reliable, kind and sweet natured and our son really enjoyed spending time with her (I usually stay home with him so this was a big change for him, but Takiyah made it as easy as possible)
I would highly recommend her and wouldn't hesitate to use her again.

Our two year old is still asking about "Miss Kiki!" We were in town for a wedding, and not only did Takiyah keep John entertained, but they also tackled an arts and craft project. She had him asleep by 8:30, too!

We will definitely be recommending her to our local friends, and won't hesitate to hire her again the next time we are in the area!