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Send us the form on this page, call, or text, and we will set up a visit to the center. We will tell you plainly whether your child is likely to qualify and walk you through each step. If we are not the right fit for your child’s needs, we will refer you to a center that is. Florida Pediatric accepts Florida Medicaid and most insurance plans. For children covered under Medicaid there is no cost to the family. If you have other insurance, contact us and we will check what it covers.
PPEC Center Enrollment Qualifications
To qualify for PPEC, a child must: Be under 21 years old Have a medically complex condition or depend on medical equipmentBe medically stable and not need hospital care right nowNeed ongoing nursing care, such as medications, tube feeding or monitoringHave a prescription for PPEC from their doctor (we help you get this)Children with tracheostomies or feeding tubes, and children born premature, very often qualify. If you are not sure, ask us.
PPEC Center Intake
1. Reach out: A parent, doctor, hospital or case manager contacts us by phone, text, email or the form. 2. Visit the center: A parent or guardian tours the center and meets the team.3. Talk through your child's needs: We go over your child's condition and daily care to make sure we are a good fit.4. Ask us anything: We answer your questions about nursing, therapy, transportation and the daily schedule. 5. Sign consent: You sign a form that lets us contact your child's doctor.6. We handle approval: We work with the doctor and the insurance plan and keep you updated until your child's first day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care is a medical daycare for children under 21 with complex medical needs. Children get nursing care, therapy and developmental activities during the day and go home at night.
PPEC is covered by Florida Medicaid and most insurance plans. For families who qualify there is no cost.
Skilled nursing every day, plus speech, physical, occupational and behavioral therapy, learning activities, and free transportation.
A regular daycare cannot give medications, manage a feeding tube or care for a trach. A PPEC is staffed by pediatric nurses and built for children who need medical care through the day.
Your child gets the same nursing care, plus therapy in the same place and time with other children. Our nursing care replaces home nursing.
Give Your Child the Specialized Care They Deserve
When your child needs specialized medical or developmental support, having the right care team can make all the difference. At Florida Pediatric Care Centers, we combine skilled pediatric care, therapy, compassion, and family support in one welcoming environment.