Welcome to a safer place for your child
Our medical daycares provide best-in-class, comprehensive care for children with complex medical needs, so they can truly experience childhood.
Reliable, all-day care
Staffed by a team of pediatric nurses
Therapy available weekly
Safe, nurturing & social
14 locations in Florida & Texas
The largest medical daycare in Florida
100's of children helped every day
96% of parents "Very Happy" with Spark
100% of costs covered for qualified families
What is a PPEC?
Where your child can thrive
PPECs (prescribed pediatric extended care) like ours offer a social setting and a team of pediatric nurses that will meet your child's medical, therapeutic, and developmental needs — no matter their condition.
Support for dozens of complex medical conditions
Dedicated care, delivered by a team of pediatric nurses
Safe care for every child
Children in medical daycares like ours receive robust care and have less hospitalizations. At each center, we have state-of-the-art medical equipment and teams of nurses and aides with specialized pediatric experience.
Meets their social needs
Children in medical daycares like ours are able to experience childhood around other kids their age. They’ll receive medical care and therapy while benefiting from the socialization and enrichment of our daycare setting. Our teams will help your child develop bonds, interests, and confidence.
Support for your whole family
Families of children with complex medical needs shouldn’t feel isolated. Our teams will help ensure you have coverage, coordinate care with your providers, and connect you to the right resources. No matter what you need, you'll always have support at Spark.
Reliable care
Open 12 hours a day so you can go to work, school, or care for family.
Daily updates
Stay up to date, every day, on your child’s care.
Free transport
From door to door — including pick up, drop off, and provider visits.
Free with Medicaid
Covered by Medicaid, Medicaid-managed plans, and many other insurance providers.
Care coordination
Working directly with your medical and insurance providers on your behalf.
Community resources
Access to support through our network of hospitals, social organizations, and nonprofits.
Therapy comes to us
Your child will receive all of their physical, occupational, and speech therapy here.
Licensed for safety
By the appropriate Medicaid agencies in your state.
Connected to the best hospitals in the country
100% free with Medicaid
PPECs like ours are covered by Medicaid, Medicaid-managed plans, and many other insurance providers. If your child has complex medical needs, you may be able to get a prescription for care. You don’t have to figure it out on your own — call us and we’ll work with you.
Give us a call
We’ll help you assess whether Spark Pediatrics is right for your family.
Come for a visit
We’d love to meet you and show you our centers. Call us to come in for a tour.
Team up on a care plan
We’ll work with you and your child’s doctors to plan their care, at your convenience.
Clear communication at every step
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care, also known as a PPEC or PPECC, is a medical daycare center staffed by nurses and aides who care for children with complex medical needs — up to 12 hours per day, and up to age 21. It’s a safe place for children to receive the medical care and therapy they need, while benefiting from a social environment.
Our centers treat children with a wide variety of conditions that require skilled nursing care. We care for children from infancy (including premature babies) up until age 21. If the child requires daily medical care, we help families find coverage. We encourage families to give us a call and discuss whether Spark Pediatrics is the right fit for them.
PPEC services are completely covered by Medicaid, Medicaid-managed plans, and some insurance providers — at no cost to families. We will work with the family's provider, and handle all communications and paperwork directly so there is no additional burden.
Spark Pediatrics coordinates transportation from door to door — one of our team will escort the child at all times and ensure their safety. This service is provided for free.
At Spark Pediatrics, all children have a team of trained nurses and aides providing attentive care and supervision. Our centers are designed for kids with complex medical needs and have the latest, state-of-the-art medical equipment and developmentally-appropriate toys and play areas. By following strict health and safety policies, we were able to stay open during the peak of the COVID pandemic. Many families are nervous about sending their child out of the home, but we can assure families their child is in a safe place here.
Do you have a question we haven’t answered? We’re happy to chat. Schedule a call to speak with someone at Spark Pediatrics.
Give your child a childhood
Safe, free, personalized care in a social daycare setting. Come visit one of our centers and see Spark for yourself.
Convenient locations, free transportation from anywhere
We’d be happy to pick up and drop off your child so they can receive the best care in the area. Click the center closest to you to learn more about our team and schedule a tour.