🚨 Our Houston center is branded as Joycare!

Serving all Houston neighborhoods, including:

Sharpstown

Gulfton

Westwood

Westbury

Meyerland

Brays Oaks

Alief

Bellaire

Sugar Land

Katy

Texas Medical Center

Memorial Heights

Galleria/Uptown

Downtown Houston

Midtown

The Heights

Montrose

Rice Village/Medical Center

Most other neighborhoods

"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

Specialized medical care, support & socialization serving the Houston area

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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

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

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.

Close to great hospitals

Texas Children's Hospital - Main Campus

8.9 miles (20-35 minutes)

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

4.5 miles (10-15 minutes)

Houston Methodist Hospital

9.4 miles (20-35 minutes)

Area we serve

Sharpstown

0-5 minutes

Gulfton

5-10 minutes

Westwood

10-15 minutes

Westbury

15-20 minutes

Meyerland

15-20 minutes

Brays Oaks

10-15 minutes

Alief

10-15 minutes

Bellaire

15-20 minutes

Sugar Land

30-40 minutes

Katy

35-45 minutes

Texas Medical Center

20-30 minutes

Memorial Heights

25-35 minutes

Galleria/Uptown

20-40 minutes

Downtown Houston

30-60 minutes

Midtown

30-45 minutes

The Heights

35-50 minutes

Montrose

25-40 minutes

Rice Village/Medical Center

20-35 minutes

Most other neighborhoods

Finding us is easy

Houston Zoo

15 minutes (8.7 miles)

Houston Museum of Natural Science

15 minutes (8.5 miles)

Hermann Park

15 minutes (8.5 miles)

NRG Stadium

12 minutes (5.8 miles)

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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.