Try Medical Daycare (PPEC) in Clearwater FL
Our Clearwater PPEC daycare offers safe, free, and experienced care for children with complex medical needs. Supervision, feeding, therapy, and more.
Full medical team & facility
M-F, 6am - 6pm
Safe, nurturing & social
Serving all Clearwater neighborhoods, including:
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)
Connected to the best hospitals in the country
Specialized medical care, support & socialization serving the Clearwater area
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.
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
Complete child care, always growing
From medical care and therapy to playtime and family support—everything your child needs in one place
Support for all different types of medical needs
Safety and reliability from a full medical team
Expert nursing team monitors medications, feeds, and treatments
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.
Director of Nursing, Clearwater Center: 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.”
Clearwater PPEC
Safe, social, and close to home
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)
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.