Connected to the best hospitals in the country
Meet your Director of Nursing:
Christina Coltrane
Christina vini nan nou ak plis pase 15 ane nan eksperyans retrèt ak yon pasyon pou ede timoun yo grandi, devlope, ak aprann ladrès. Li kenbe yon Associate nan Syans nan Enfimyè soti nan Florida College of Jacksonville ak yon bakaloreya nan Syans nan Enfimyè soti nan Jacksonville University.
Anvan yo rantre nan nou nan Spark Pedyatri, li te yon pati nan Entènèl sikyatri pedyatrik nan Wolfson Timoun Lopital ak Sant Resous Mantal kòm yon enfimyè chaj, ak Pediatrik Kay Sante kòm yon enfimyè swen prive. Li nan tou ki gen eksperyans nan telehealth ijans evalyasyon sante mantal pou tout laj.
Deyò nan travay, Christina jwi lekti, pase tan ak fanmi li ak chen, ak aprann nouvo bagay - espesyalman nan jaden an sante ak syans. Li renmen wè timoun boujonnen nan Spark, “Malgre ke li tris lè pitit nou yo gradye, li trè rekonpanse konnen ke ou te gen yon pati pi gwo nan geri yo ak kwasans. Timoun sa yo kite tankou yon enprint sou kè ou epi ou pote yo avèk ou toujou.”
Come and see for yourself
Our team of nurses and aides provide best-in-class medical care.
Safety for every child and condition
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 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 needs shouldn’t feel isolated. Our teams will help ensure you have coverage, coordinate care with your doctors and specialists, and connect you to the right resources. No matter what you need, you will always have someone to support at Spark Pediatrics.
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, support groups, 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.
Tallahassee Center
Safe, social, and close to home
Clear communication at every step
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.
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.
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.
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.