Specialties
North State Nannies (formerly Select Sitters) is a mom-owned, household staffing agency built on experience, trust, and personal connection. As a former nanny herself, our owner understands the importance of finding the right fit for both families and caregivers.
We proudly serve families across North Carolina, including the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Clayton, Morrisville, Hillsborough), Wilmington, Charlotte, Eastern NC/Greenville, the Triad (Greensboro, Winston Salem), and Western NC (Asheville)
At North State Nannies, we specialize in full-time and part-time placements for families seeking dedicated, long-term support from professional nannies and household managers. Every nanny we recommend has been carefully vetted through a full background screening, in-depth reference checks, and a personalized interview process, because we believe your family deserves peace of mind. Plus, all placements are backed by our agency guarantee.
Our Services Include:
Full-Time Nannies
Part-Time Nannies
Temporary & Summer Nannies
After-School Nannies
Newborn Care Specialists
Household Managers
Date Night Sitters
…and more!
Don’t see exactly what you need? Reach out, our team is happy to help customize the right solution for your family.
History
Established in 2011.
Select Sitters was founded in 2011 by Caleb and Kara Varnell. With more than a decade of experience as an occasional babysitter, part-time, and full-time nanny, Kara saw firsthand the need for reliable, high-quality childcare providers. Unable to meet the demand on her own, she launched Select Sitters in Lynchburg, VA, to connect families with trusted caregivers.
In 2012, after relocating to Raleigh, NC, the Varnells expanded the agency and quickly became a trusted resource for families across the Triangle and beyond.
By 2022, Select Sitters transitioned to focus exclusively on household placements and date night care, reflecting both the agency’s expertise and the growing need for professional, long-term childcare and household support.
Today, that legacy continues under the name North State Nannies (formerly Select Sitters), a modern, mom-owned agency still rooted in the same values of trust, quality, and personal connection that began over a decade ago.
Meet the Business Owner: Kara V.
Kara is a mom of two rambunctious and sweet children, Luke (11) and Eliza (who is 8 going on 16)! She has worked in almost every role with children in her career, including babysitter, summer nanny, live-in nanny, live-out nanny, date nights, overnights, and working with special needs children. She has a Master’s degree in Human Services with a focus on Marriage and Family, and thoroughly enjoys building relationships with both her clients and nannies. Kara is married to her high school sweetheart, Caleb, co-owner of Select Sitters, who is an Attorney. In the very limited free time she has, Kara enjoys reading, baking, being at the beach, and being outside.