Downtown Clearwater

Clearwater Beach

Countryside

Island Estates

Dunedin

Safety Harbor

Palm Harbor

Largo

Eagle Estates

Spring Lake

Oldsmar

Tarpon Springs

Pinellas Park

Seminole

Indian Rocks Beach

Belleair

Belleair Beach

St. Petersburg (North)

"Definitely would recommend."

The staff is very helpful and welcoming. They accepted my son with open arms. The facility is nice and clean. It shows that they love what they do, they are like a family. Definitely would recommend.

Joseline M, Google Review

"Care and attention to detail is outstanding"

Elia and her staff go above and beyond for the children in their care each and every day. The care and attention to detail is outstanding. The activities with the kids and communication with families is remarkable as well. Thanks for all you do.

Tonia T, Google Review

"My son has improved so much"

My son has been going here for a while the nurses are amazing nurse Melissa has been a big help in my sons life loving and caring for him , nurse malika has also been wonderful to my family. This daycare has been understanding and patient with my son and his needs insuring he gets the best care . Absolutely love the team of nurses and cna’s my son has improved so much and continues to do so I’m very thankful for ppec

Rissa P, Google Review

"An amazing facility!"

SPARK is an amazing facility! My son has been going here for about 3.5 years now and I am so blessed to have found them. Finding a daycare for a special needs child is hard. I toured a few other facilities and they were horrible looking but then I found Spark! It is clean, spacious, and eye apealling ! I don't think there has ever been a staff member i haven't loved! They care for these kids like they are their own! It's very evident these women love what they do! Very thorough with the kids and always loving them! Melissa is amazing and has always done such a good job with the kids and facility! The new DON Cat is also amazing and super sweet! We love the therapy staff as well my son has made leaps and bounds with them! Michelle, Amber , Pam and Jade are so good with the kids . They have special holiday parties for the kids, last year they even had a real santa come and give all the kids presents it brought me to tears! They go above and beyond for these babies! I 10/10 recommend this facility! Thank you ladies at spark we love you!

Hayley G, Google Review

"An amazing experience"

My son attended this PPEC for a little over a year and we had nothing less than an amazing experience. The nurses and staff show so much love towards the kids. My son loved each and every one of the staff and looked forward to seeing them every single day. The therapists were also amazing with him. I definitely felt extremely safe and comfortable leaving my son here during the day while I was at work!

Paige G, Google Review

"I can go to leave to work in peace"

When I found out about this place I quickly signed my daughter in. Love they way they treat her. The Director Elia is a sweetheart, very loving and understanding. As well one of the employee Luis in which she's calls him dad. We are really happy she's there. I can go to leave to work in peace knowing she's taken well care.

Ashley T, Google Review
Safe & Worry-Free

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Full nursing team, always caring

Never worry about canceled shifts or missed medications. Multiple skilled nurses monitor your child and ensure no gaps in care.

Caregiver holding a baby at a PPEC medical daycare, emphasizing personalized care for infants with medical needs.

Free transportation, always on time

Go to work without fear, run errands, live life worry-free. Daily pickup and dropoff where and when you need it

Child safely seated on a bus for transportation to a PPEC medical daycare, ensuring accessible care for families.

Complete child care, always growing

From medical care and therapy to playtime and family support—everything your child needs in one place

A nurse in blue gloves helps feed a baby boy at a PPEC medical daycare, providing specialized care for children with complex medical needs.

Support for all different types of medical needs

Yeyunostomía
Colostomía
Problemas de alimentación del recién nacido
Falta de crecimiento en el recién nacido
Estado de la gastrostomía
Depende del ventilador
Malformación congénita del esófago
Bajo peso al nacer
Dependencia del oxígeno
Malnutrición fetal (intrauterina)
Trastorno convulsivo/espasmos infantiles
Distrofia muscular
Traqueotomía
Epilepsia y convulsiones recurrentes
Recién nacido pequeño para la edad gestacional
Apnea de la prematuridad
Diabetes juvenil/diabetes mellitus tipo 1
Diabetes juvenil/diabetes mellitus tipo 1
Yeyunostomía
Problemas de alimentación del recién nacido
Estado de la gastrostomía
Malformación congénita del esófago
Depende del ventilador
Dependencia del oxígeno
Epilepsia y convulsiones recurrentes
Traqueotomía
Distrofia muscular
Colostomía
Malnutrición fetal (intrauterina)
Bajo peso al nacer
Apnea de la prematuridad
Falta de crecimiento en el recién nacido
Recién nacido pequeño para la edad gestacional
Trastorno convulsivo/espasmos infantiles
Apnea de la prematuridad
Distrofia muscular
Epilepsia y convulsiones recurrentes
Dependencia del oxígeno
Malnutrición fetal (intrauterina)
Traqueotomía
Estado de la gastrostomía
Recién nacido pequeño para la edad gestacional
Bajo peso al nacer
Diabetes juvenil/diabetes mellitus tipo 1
Colostomía
Falta de crecimiento en el recién nacido
Problemas de alimentación del recién nacido
Depende del ventilador
Malformación congénita del esófago
Yeyunostomía
Trastorno convulsivo/espasmos infantiles
Estado de la gastrostomía
Problemas de alimentación del recién nacido
Recién nacido pequeño para la edad gestacional
Malformación congénita del esófago
Traqueotomía
Falta de crecimiento en el recién nacido
Bajo peso al nacer
Distrofia muscular
Depende del ventilador
Yeyunostomía
Trastorno convulsivo/espasmos infantiles
Apnea de la prematuridad
Dependencia del oxígeno
Malnutrición fetal (intrauterina)
Colostomía
Diabetes juvenil/diabetes mellitus tipo 1
Epilepsia y convulsiones recurrentes

All day care & suppport

Open 12 hours a day so you can go to work, school, or care for family.

Medication management

Perfect medication timing. Complete tracking and administration.

On-time daily transport

Free, coordinated pickup and dropoff between daycare and home

Covered by insurance

Complete care at zero cost with any insurance, including Medicaid.

Therapies under one roof

Speech, physical, and occupational therapy to meet your child's unique needs

Skilled feeding support

Expert care for all feeding tube types and needs such as central catheters, G-tubes, and G/J tubes.

Licensed for safety

Certified by the appropriate Medicaid agencies in your state.

Expert nurse team

Complete nursing team providing constant medical supervision.

Continual monitoring & updates

Continuous health tracking. Regular progress updates.

Angela viene a nosotros con más de 34 años de experiencia en enfermería. Tiene una maestría en enfermería y es una enfermera líder certificada.

Antes de unirse a nosotros en Spark Pediatrics, formó parte del HCA Florida Blake Hospital como directora de servicios de cuidados intensivos durante dos años, del St. Joseph's Children's Hospital como administradora de enfermería en el Centro de Cuidados Intensivos Cardíacos Pediátricos durante tres años y del Stead Family Children's Hospital de la Universidad de Iowa como gerente de enfermería en el Centro de Cuidados Intensivos Cardíacos Pediátricos y en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos durante casi 20 años.

Fuera del trabajo, a Angela le gusta viajar con su esposo y pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos, especialmente con sus nueve nietos. En sus propias palabras: «Toda mi carrera profesional la he dedicado al cuidado de pacientes pediátricos con enfermedades críticas y frágiles desde el punto de vista médico en el entorno de cuidados intensivos. Me encanta que tengamos la oportunidad, más allá del entorno de cuidados intensivos, de marcar la diferencia para estos pacientes especiales y sus familias todos los días».

Close to great hospitals

Morton Plant Hospital

13.5 miles (25-35 minutes)

BayCare Kids Specialty Center - Mease Countryside

8.0 miles (11-15 minutes)

HCA Florida Clearwater Emergency

12.0 miles (20-25 minutes)

One Medical Center (Urgent Care)

11.2 miles (22-28 minutes)

Area we serve

Downtown Clearwater

20 minutes

Clearwater Beach

22-25 minutes

Countryside

15-20 minutes

Island Estates

20-25 minutes

Dunedin

10-15 minutes

Safety Harbor

15 minutes

Palm Harbor

20 minutes

Largo

20-25 minutes

Eagle Estates

15-20 minutes

Spring Lake

18-22 minutes

Oldsmar

25-30 minutes

Tarpon Springs

25-30 minutes

Pinellas Park

30 minutes

Seminole

40 minutes

Indian Rocks Beach

30-35 minutes

Belleair

18-22 minutes

Belleair Beach

25-30 minutes

St. Petersburg (North)

35-45 minutes

Finding us is easy

Countryside Mall

8.5 miles (15-20 minutes)

Clearwater Beach

10.5 miles (20-25 minutes)

Pier 60

10.7 miles (22-25 minutes)

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

9.5 miles (18-22 minutes)

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Q&A

Clear communication at every step

What is a PPEC?

Known as a PPEC, PPECC, or by other acronyms in different states, the definition of a PPEC 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. 

Will my child qualify?

Our centers treat children with a wide variety of conditions that require skilled nursing care. We care for children from birth (including premature babies) up until age 21. If your child requires daily medical care, they may qualify. Give us a call and we can discuss whether Spark is the right fit for your family. 

Who pays for this care?

PPEC services are completely covered by Medicaid, Medicaid-managed plans, and some insurance providers — at no cost to families. We work with the family's provider, and handle all communications and paperwork directly so there is no additional burden.

What if I don't live near a center?

Spark Pediatrics coordinates transportation from door to door. A member of our team will escort the child at all times and ensure their safety. This service is provided for free. 

Give your child a childhood

We'd love to meet you and your family. Set up a time to speak to someone on our team and come in for a visit.