About Us

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.

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 5% of applicants are offered a position working with us.

OUR CORE VALUES

Our story

Nanny Agency Owner On Phone

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.

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!

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  • ★★★★★

    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.

Timeline of Our Story

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2001

Started PCC to help local families find quality care givers.

2005

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

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 - 19

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

2016

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

2019 - 22

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

2024

Obtained a Master’s degree in Leadership & Organization Development (MSLOD) and certifications in Transformational Leadership and Consulting from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Megan Metzger Nanny Agency Owner in NC

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

FUN FACTS ABOUT MEGAN

GO-TO STARBUCKS ORDER:

Grande hazelnut latte with oat milk

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)

MOM TO:

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

FAVORITE DISNEY MOVIE?

The Lion King

WORKING GENIUS:

Enablement & Galvanizing

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

FELiz Daganasol

DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT

  • Working Genius? Tenacity + Enablement

    Favorite Disney Movie? Encanto

    Go To Starbucks Order? None

    Favorite Part Of Working With Preferred? How deeply personal the team treats their work.

    How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work? Reading, brewing coffee, spending time with my pets, feeding strays.

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.

rEGINA NASECIA

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • Working Genius? Tenacity & Galvanizing

    Favorite Disney Movie? Beauty and The Beast. I love it because I can truly resonate with Belle, who is an introvert and likes books. 

    Go To Starbucks Order? Salted Caramel Latte, with an extra shot! 

    Favorite Part Of Working With Preferred? Everything, from working with the clients and the founder, Megan. She is truly an amazing person. I simply love working with the Preferred.

    How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work? In my free time, I really like to spend it with my family. Occasionally, I do like to read books or simply window shopping.

raeven geronimo

ANSWERING SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

  • Working Genius? Tenacity + Enablement

    Favorite Disney Movie? Snow White and the Seven Dwarves & Wall-E

    Go To Starbucks Order? Matcha Latte and Dark Mocha Frappe

    Favorite Part Of Working With Preferred? Working with incredible people who bring professionalism, kindness, and a truly supportive environment

    How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work? I love spending time outside of work going on spontaneous coffee shop adventures (matcha is a must!) with my fiancé and our adorable little baby dog, Brittney.

Kris
dolz

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

  • Working Genius? Alice in Wonderland

    Favorite Disney Movie? Rio & UP!

    Go-To Starbucks Order? Strawberry Acai with Lemonade

    Favorite Part of Working With Preferred? My favorite part of working with Preferred is seeing everyone embody the core values, creating a positive and healthy environment for all.

    How Do You Spend Your Time Outside of Work? Usually going out for a walk with my Partner and son, go to his grandma and play with his cousins.

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.

Nanny Jobs in North Carolina

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

Nanny in North Carolina

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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.

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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