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Florida Pediatric Care Centers in Miami Gardens, FL
Welcome to Florida Pediatric, a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care center in Miami Gardens, FL. For over 10 years our team has cared for medically fragile children from birth through age 20, and today more than 200 families trust us with their child’s day. Our 100+ team members include pediatric nurses, nursing assistants, therapists and care staff. Every family gets a daily update on their child, and transportation to and from our center is free.
- Address: 17952 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
- Hours of operation: Open Monday to Saturday, up to 12 hours a day, until 6pm
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PPEC Medical Daycare Services in Miami Gardens
Florida Pediatric brings nursing, therapy, learning and play together under one roof in Miami Gardens. Your child is cared for by pediatric nurses for up to 12 hours a day, receives the therapies their doctor orders without leaving the building, and spends the day with other children. We pick them up in the morning and bring them home in the evening at no cost to you.
PPEC Nursing Care
Pediatric nurses are with your child all day. They give medications, manage feeding tubes and tracheostomies, monitor breathing and heart rate, and follow the care plan your child's doctor has ordered. Our nursing care replaces home nursing, so your family does not have to coordinate a separate nurse at home during the day.
PPEC Behavioral Therapy
Some medically fragile children also need help with behavior, emotions and social skills. Behavioral therapy is part of our team, and it happens during your child's day at the center.
PPEC Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps your child build strength, balance and movement. Our therapists set goals for each child and work toward them on site, so there is no extra trip to an outside clinic.
PPEC Speech Therapy
Speech therapy supports children who have trouble talking, understanding language, or feeding and swallowing. Sessions take place at our center, and what your child practices is carried into the rest of their day.
PPEC Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy works on the everyday skills children need: using their hands, eating, getting dressed, and playing. Our therapists build these skills step by step toward more independence.
Free PPEC Transportation
Getting to care should never be the reason a child misses it. We offer free pick-up and drop-off at your home, and free transportation to your child's medical appointments.
PPEC Recreational Activities
Children at Florida Pediatric are kids first. Play, music, crafts and celebrations are part of every week, because happy children do better in therapy and in health.
PPEC Educational Program
Learning continues while your child receives care. Our educational program uses activities matched to each child's age and abilities to support early learning, communication and social skills.
Philosophy
Good pediatric care looks after the whole child and the whole family. Three ideas guide our work: 1. Every child is different. We build care around the individual child, not the diagnosis. 2. Families set the goals with us. Parents know their child best, so we plan together and keep you informed every day. 3. We work as one team. Nurses, therapists and care staff share goals and information, and we listen to families to keep getting better.
Mission
Our mission is to give medically fragile children in Miami Gardens the nursing, therapy and learning they need in one safe place, and to give their parents the freedom to work, study and care for the rest of their family knowing their child is in good hands.
Qualifying for PPEC Services in Miami Gardens, FL
PPEC is for children from birth through age 20 who are medically fragile or have complex medical needs and are medically stable. A child’s doctor prescribes it. If your child already qualifies for home nursing, they will very likely qualify for PPEC. Call or text us and we will help you find out. If our center is not the right fit for your child, we will refer you to one that is.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid, as well as other private insurances, repays all PPEC services provided in the state of Florida. So, if your child is eligible or qualifies for PPEC services, Medicaid will cover the price of treatment, and there is no cost to you as a parent.
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) is a treatment program that provides young children with complex medical needs continuous medical care in a pediatric daycare setting. This program is Medicaid-funded and provides daycare services to children who require nursing, feeding, or medical assistance during the day provided your child is under 21.
PPEC services at a pediatric extended care center generally include nursing care. However, centers such as Florida Pediatric Care Centers may also offer additional services, such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral therapy, speech therapy, free transportation, recreational activities, and more!
We are able to care for medically fragile children and kids that may have had a developmental delay. The staff at our pediatric rehabilitation center also have training in providing childcare for special needs. However, we still suggest you leave an inquiry if you are unsure if your child qualifies for PPEC medical daycare.
The highest income to qualify for PPEC services with Medicaid will often depend on various factors. If you are unsure whether you qualify, we suggest contacting us or a local Medicaid office for recent information about PPEC income requirements.