Try Medical Daycare (PPEC) in Tallahassee, FL
Our Tallahassee PPEC daycare offers safe, free, and experienced care for children with complex medical needs. Supervision, feeding, therapy, and more.
Full medical team & facility
Open M-F, 6am - 6pm
Safe, nurturing & social
Serving all Tallahassee neighborhoods, including:
Frenchtown
Midtown
College Town
Betton Hills
Killearn Estates
Los Robles
Levy Park
West Tallahassee
Southwood
Downtown Tallahassee
Killearn Lakes
Miccosukee Greenway
Ox Bottom Manor
SouthWood
Bannerman
Buck Lake
Canopy
Florida A&M University (FAMU)
Connected to the best hospitals in the country
Specialized medical care, support & socialization serving the Tallahassee 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, Tallahassee Center: Christina Coltrane
Christina comes to us with over 15 years of nursing experience and a passion for helping children grow, develop, and learn skills. She holds an Associate of Science in Nursing from Florida College of Jacksonville and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville University.
Prior to joining us at Spark Pediatrics, she was a part of Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatry at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Mental Resource Center as a charge nurse, and Pediatric Home Health as a private care nurse. She’s also experienced in telehealth emergency mental health evaluations for all ages.
Outside of work, Christina enjoys reading, spending time with her family and dogs, and learning new things — especially in the health and science field. She loves seeing children thrive at Spark, “Although it is sad when our children graduate, it is very rewarding to know that you had a major part in their healing and growth. These kids leave such an imprint on your heart and you carry them with you always.”
Tallahassee PPEC
Safe, social, and close to home
Close to great hospitals
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH)
3.5 miles (7-10 minutes)
Tallahassee Memorial Children's Center
3.5 miles (7-10 minutes)
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
4.0 miles (8-12 minutes)
Florida State Hospital (Unit 31 Medical)
30.0 miles (35-45 minutes)
Area we serve
Frenchtown
8-10 minutes
Midtown
30-45 minutes
College Town
6-8 minutes
Betton Hills
12-15 minutes
Killearn Estates
25-35 minutes
Los Robles
10-15 minutes
Levy Park
10-15 minutes
West Tallahassee
0-5 minutes
Southwood
20-30 minutes
Downtown Tallahassee
12-15 minutes
Killearn Lakes
30-40 minutes
Miccosukee Greenway
15-20 minutes
Ox Bottom Manor
20-30 minutes
SouthWood
20-30 minutes
Bannerman
25-35 minutes
Buck Lake
20-30 minutes
Canopy
20-25 minutes
Florida A&M University (FAMU)
8-12 minutes
Finding us is easy
Florida State Capitol (Old and New)
15-20 minutes (6.3 miles)
Florida State University (FSU)
5-10 minutes (2.6 miles)
Governor's Square Mall
15-20 minutes (6.5 miles)
Cascades Park
10-15 minutes (3.8 miles)
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.