Connected to the best hospitals in the country
Meet your Director of Nursing:
Angela Otto
Angela comes to us with over 34 years of nursing experience. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing and is a Certified Nurse Manager Leader.
Prior to joining us at Spark Pediatrics, she was a part of HCA Florida Blake Hospital as the Director of Critical Care Services for two years, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital as a nurse manager in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Center for three years, and the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital as Nurse Manager in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Center and Pediatric Intensive Care Units for nearly 20 years.
Outside of work, Angela enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with family and friends—especially her nine grandchildren. In her own words, “My entire career has been dedicated to care of critically ill and medically fragile pediatric patients in the acute care setting. I love that we have the opportunity beyond the acute care setting to make a difference for these special patients and their families every day.”
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.
Clearwater 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.