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OUR CORE VALUES

At Preferred ChildCare, our Core Values are more than just words, they’re how we live. We strive to be a company with a strong culture and a higher purpose. As we continue to grow, we work to ensure that this culture is upheld.

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Integrity

We are honest, dependable, and truthful. We uphold professional industry standards and respect our clients, candidates, and employees. 

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Communication

We speak positively, openly, and in the interest of growth to everyone we meet. We do what we promise and take pride in our work.

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Community

 We want to positively impact the communities we live and work in. We will provide jobs, resources, time, and finances to better the lives of those around us.

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Balance

We know the importance of a well-balanced life. We work hard to ensure we find time to prioritize our family, friends, passions, and health.  

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Gratitude

We are grateful for the opportunity to change lives, build stronger families, and provide jobs. 

Our story

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Caring for children has always been a part of my life.

I started watching children at the age of 11 as a mother’s helper. I eventually became babysitter, part-time nanny, household manager, and music teacher. I built strong relationships with each of the families I cared for and loved every moment of caring for their children.

When I started college, I quickly realized that I would not be able to keep up with my new school and work demands. I felt a deep responsibility to ensure “my” families had quality care. So, my solution was to run up and down the halls of my dorm yelling, “Does anyone babysit? Does anyone like kids?” Not only did I make quite a few new friends that way, but I also created the foundation for a future business. When I was unavailable for a babysitting job, I would send one of my newfound friends. Although I always encouraged the family to call me first, being able to send someone who I trusted to help the family was an amazing second option.

By my senior year, I was connecting 25-30 babysitters with my families. One of my clients suggested I create a business to help even more local families find caregivers. I remember saying out loud to him, “Someone would pay me to find them a babysitter?” And so, Preferred ChildCare (PCC) was born and has become so much more than babysitting.

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Today, my business is more useful than ever. As a widowed mother of four children (ages 14, 11, 8 and 3), I depend on our caregivers, tutors, and pet sitters. I also have an amazing full-time nanny who is practically family. I know first-hand the difference that quality, dependable care can make in a family's life. When my son lights up because his nanny walks through the door, or my girls get excited when their favorite babysitter arrives, it allows me to leave feeling a little bit less guilty. When I come home and the toys are straightened, the kitchen counters are clean, and my kids are playing in the backyard, I feel relieved and at peace. 

This business has become more than just a way to help families find babysitters. We have helped create thousands of jobs, we allow working parents to focus on their careers, and we help parents feel relief that things are great at home so they can be the parent they want to be. We help positively impact lives and give back to our community through our partnership with Backpack Beginnings. PCC has become my entire life's work, and I am incredibly proud and thankful to have been given this incredible opportunity. 

We are excited you found us and hope you will become a part of PCC. We would love for you to be a part of the story that inspires us every day!

  • ★★★★★

    I started working with Preferred Childcare 2 years ago after my second child was born. We also had a two-year-old and a newborn with colic. I was sleep-deprived and started asking friends if they knew of a night nanny who could help a couple nights a week so I could sleep. This was not easy to find in Greensboro, so a friend suggested I call Preferred. They were my answer during such a difficult time! At three months, my daughter was much better and we no longer needed night help but continued to use Preferred for their babysitters. My children love the girls they send! It is such a great feeling to know that when something comes up and we need a sitter, all I have to do is call or email and know they will send someone we like and trust. I don't know what I would do without Preferred! A wonderful company and truly caring staff!!

    S Metz

  • ★★★★★

    This is one of the best nanny agencies I have ever encountered. The entire staff is knowledgeable, professional, and the owner is an incredibly kind woman (a mom of four herself so she gets it!) and she operates with integrity. I would highly recommend Preferred Childcare to anyone looking for a high quality nanny or sitter. Look no further, seriously. This place is the best.

    Rosalind P.

  • ★★★★★

    We have been clients of Preferred Childcare for over three years now and have never had anything less than a 5 star experience. In fact, their services and sitters exceed our expectations time and again! They have been lifesavers in a pinch for us several times and their process for booking is so outstanding that once even when we submitted our dates wrong (our mistake!), their multiple email confirmations back to us showed us our error so we could correct and not end up with a sitter on the wrong date! As a mom, I am so grateful for this service and our current part-time nanny from PCC is like another family member to us. As a business owner myself, I am consistently impressed by their professionalism and processes. I recommend PCC to all of my friends and clients!

    Heather M.

  • ★★★★★

    Amazing and genuine service! They are great at communicating and connecting. I even got the opportunity to meet the owner. Very compassionate and kind. The staff are also helpful. I can truly say, Preferred Childcare has delivered. I am happy and pleased.

    Latoya N.

  • ★★★★★

    We have used Preferred for over 10 years. As a parent, I need to know the sitters are reliable and trustworthy. I get that with Preferred!! Thank you for being there when we need a trusted sitter!!

    Barbara H.

  • ★★★★★

    I have been with Preferred for over 5 years and I LOVE them. I now have 3 kids and I couldn't have done it without Preferred. Their sitters are awesome. Some of them really go the extra mile! I recommend everyone to this service for peace of mind. I tried care.com and have horror stories 😑. My kids are my life and so it's important to me that I trust the company that they will send me vetted sitters... and this is it! The price is decent. Sitters are always on time and always reliable!! Thank you tons Preferred! You are like my other family 😆!

    Rahel H.

  • ★★★★★

    Preferred has been a great resource for our family. Their sitters are always on time, usually a few minutes early, engaging with our boys and clean up well. Preferred Childcare is great with communication and send emails with the resume and photo of the sitter we are having, as well as confirmation of the time they are coming. Last time we came home early the boys asked us to leave so the sitter could stay longer! We highly recommend them to anyone and are so glad we found them!

    Adam K.

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A ChildCare Specialist is someone who does more than caregiving.

For our Specialists, children are a passion and way of life. Our team is diverse and has different backgrounds; however, one common thread is their love for children and a desire to make a difference in the lives of those around them.

Our ChildCare Specialists are experienced, trained, screened, and trusted. We use motivational interviewing techniques, situational questions, and meet our team in person to learn as much as we can about them. 

Our process is so thorough that only 2% of applicants are offered a position working with us.

Timeline of Our Story

2001

Started PCC to help local families find quality care givers.

2013-2016

Founding board member and served on the North Carolina Center for Entrepreneurship Board of Directors.

2015

Graduated from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program (10KSB). 

2016

Started MMC to help women become financially independent by building, growing, and streamlining their own nanny agencies.

2022

Started HELM to help women understand their finances better and make choices based on their performance.

2005

Graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

2016 - 19

Served on the International Nanny Association Board of Directors, including the Co-President role.

2019 - 22

Taught adjunct business classes at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the Bryan School of Business.

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Meet Megan Metzger

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Megan Metzger founded Preferred ChildCare, Inc in 2001 as a resource for families to find quality child care providers. Megan has worked with children for over twenty years as a nanny, a KinderMusik educator, a preschool teacher, and an experienced child care provider. Megan is a mother to four children: Hunter, Lily, Mason, and Emma Grace. She brings her experience, passion for children, and insight as a mother to create the best team of ChildCare Specialists and find the perfect matches for families throughout the Triad. She is the past president of The International Nanny Association and shares her knowledge and experience with agency owners across the globe through her consulting business, Megan Metzger Consulting (MMC).

Fun Facts About Megan

Go-To Starbucks Order:

Grande hazelnut latte with oat milk

Mom to:

4 children (ages 14, 11, 9, and 4). Two boys and two girls

How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work?

Spend a lot of time with my children, travel as much as I can (especially to the Caribbean and Paris), and enjoy the arts (live theater, ballets, museums and live music)

Working Genius:

Enablement & Galvanizing

Favorite Disney Movie?

The Lion King

Awards Won:

・GTM Agency Innovation Award, 2019
・Triad Moms on Main Mompreneur Award, 2017
・”APNA” Association of Premier Nanny Association Innovation Award, 2016
・Action Coach Inc., Culture Award, 2015
・UNCG Women’s Entrepreneurship Award, 2011

Office Team

hazel jansalin

EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

Working Genius? Galvanizing + Enablement

Favorite Disney Movie? Frozen. Celebrating sisterhood and embracing one's uniqueness!

Go To Starbucks Order? Plain caffè americano and 3 packs of stevia.

Favorite Part Of Working With Preferred? Making a difference and empowering the people we place and recruit.

How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work? I enjoy spending time with my family and indulging in my love for reading novels and watching movies and series.

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Maraesha SCALES

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS

Working Genius? Galvanizing & Enablement

Favorite Disney Movie? The Parent Trap

Go-To Starbucks Order? Chai tea latte

Favorite Part Of Working With Preferred? Meeting and getting to know new people 

How do you spend your time outside of work? Decorating and redecorating my home, painting, or writing by a lake.

SHAWNEY HINES

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Favorite Disney Movie? Alice in Wonderland

Go-To Starbucks Order? Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Expresso

Favorite Part of Working With Preferred? My favorite part of working with Preferred is experiencing the exceptional service and placement process as a previous nanny for 8 years.

How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work? I love to spend time with my family. Especially, my 1-year-old son and husband. We love to explore new places and new restaurants together.

SAM Dela Cruz

DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT 

Working Genius? Wonder & Enablement

Favorite Disney Movie? As a young adult trying to figure her life out, Disney’s Soul resonated with me a lot!

Go To Starbucks Order? An iced white mocha, no whipped cream with non-fat milk gets me through the day

Favorite Part Of Working With Preferred? I’ve always been big on working with people especially people who energize you and lift you up and I have found an A++ team with Preferred

How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work? Spending time with my 2 boys and going on adventures  wherever we can (but I wouldn’t say no to a night with some peace and quiet while reading a good book!)

Diana jordan

CREATIVE WRITER

Working Genius? Tenacity & Galvanizing

Favorite Disney Movie? Adventures in Babysitting

Go To Starbucks Order? Pumpkin spice latte with oat milk, extra whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla sprinkles.

Favorite Part Of Working With Preferred? I'm head over heels for PPC's community involvement with Backpack Beginnings.

How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work? Surfing in the summer, skiing in the winter, or enjoying a backyard bonfire with my husband Jonathan.

Jadyn Koranteng

PROJECT MANAGER

Working Genius? Wonder & Enablement 

Favorite Disney Movie? The Aristocats

Go-To Starbucks Order? Pink drink, light ice, and no berries 

Favorite Part Of Working With Preferred? I love how much creative independence I have in my role. I also adore the team! I knew I would love Megan since I was in her class, but I was blown away by how kind and talented the rest of the team is.

How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work? I love hanging out with my friends and I do a lot of crafts in my free time. I enjoy crocheting, sewing, and knitting.

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ANNE DOYLE

EDITOR

Favorite Disney Movie? The Princess & the Frog 

Go-To Starbucks Order? Plain iced latte 

Favorite Part of Working With Preferred? My favorite part of working with PCC is seeing how everyone works together as a team, and also knowing that everything we do is to help families.

How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work? I love to spend time with my friends any chance I get. I enjoy reading and hiking. Also, music is one of my favorite things so I try to go to as many concerts as possible.

MEET the NANNIES


LEARN MORE ABOUT SOME OF OUR NANNIES

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Victoria A.

Favorite Disney Movie?

Encanto

Favorite Activity to Do With the Kids?

Reading their favorite books to them

Favorite Part of Being a Nanny?

Playing with them and making them laugh

How Do You Spend Time Outside of Work?

I usually spend time with my niece and nephew since I don’t see them as much throughout the week. They sleep over on days off or weekends.

Fun Fact?

Sometimes I jam out to Disney songs even without kids around.

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Berit B.


Favorite Disney Movie?

Monsters, Inc. or The Sword in the Stone (1963)

Favorite Activity to Do With the Kids?

Play outside, read with or to them, or play make-believe with toys and props

Favorite Part of Being a Nanny?

Being part of a child's learning journey

How Do You Spend Time Outside of Work?

I enjoy connecting with friends. I also love to support, empower, and defend women in my life and community through activism. Playing with and training my puppy, reading about plants, and food. All while drinking too much coffee :)

Fun Fact?

I played the classical harp for over 12 years and I’m a music nerd.

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Jasmine W.

Favorite Disney Movie?

The Princess & the Frog

Favorite Activity to Do With the Kids?

Arts and crafts

Favorite Part of Being a Nanny?

Seeing the children use their imagination while playing. I also love seeing the children grow and develop over such a short period of time.

How Do You Spend Time Outside of Work?

I spend my time outside of work bonding with my son. I also enjoy hanging with my friends and family. 

Fun Fact?

I am working on being a certified Doula. I also make sweet treats on the side :)

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Dana B.


Favorite Disney Movie?

Sword in the Stone

Favorite Activity to Do With the Kids?

Going on walks and talking about what we see!

Favorite Part of Being a Nanny?

So many things, but I love when the baby or child I'm watching falls asleep on me. It’s such a beautiful feeling. 

How Do You Spend Time Outside of Work?

Mostly, I'm at school, doing homework, or with spending time with family.

Fun Fact?

I did Varsity Crew for four years.

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Armani H.

Favorite Disney Movie?

The Princess & the Frog

Favorite Activity to Do With the Kids?

Doing arts and crafts catered to the upcoming holiday or season we’re currently in

Favorite Part of Being a Nanny?

Building bonds and relationships that are very influential for the children and parents

How Do You Spend Time Outside of Work?

I paint, take nature walks, or spend quality time with friends and family. 

Fun Fact?

I have a Holland Lop (bunny) named Chai.

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Tashara M.


Favorite Disney Movie?

The Lion King

Favorite Activity to Do With the Kids?

Dancing/learning new moves that the children love to show me

Favorite Part of Being a Nanny?

Channeling my inner child

How Do You Spend Time Outside of Work?

 Trying new restaurants and foods

Fun Fact?

I would eat Chick-fil-A everyday if I could.

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