Tender Care PPEC Nominated Best of the 352 for Best Skilled Nursing and Best Place to Work!

 Providing a Helping Hand for Special Needs Children and Families.

Best of the 352

Tender Care PPEC is thrilled to be nominated Best of the 352 for Best Skilled Nursing and Best Place to Work!

Best of the 352 allows their audience to recognize the best businesses, organizations, and people in their area. Their focus is on businesses and professionals who support, serve, and do business in Central Florida. This includes the following counties: Alachua, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, and Lake.

The process starts with a nomination on the Best of the 352 website. Voting is open for an extended period of time and voters can cast votes once a day. The votes are submitted and the winners are announced in The Best of 352 magazine and other various publications.

Winners are named in individual categories, providing Best of the 352 readers with a go-to guide for the best of everything in Central Florida. Best of the 352 recognizes two levels of winners: Gold Winners and Silver Winners.

Tender Care is honored to be nominated for these categories. Thank you to all who voted to recognize our staff’s commitment to the delivery of exemplary nursing care to medically complex and technologically dependent children.

How to Vote: 

Vote here.

Best Skilled Nursing 

Health and Beauty > Skilled Nursing > Tender Care PPEC > Vote in Another Main Category

 

Best Place to Work 

Services > Place to Work > Tender Care PPEC > Review and Cast my Ballot > Submit Ballot > Done

* This can be done every day. Voting ends on March 17th. Results revealed June 6th.

Why should my child go to Tender Care PPEC?

Tender Care PPEC provides care for medically complex and fragile children from birth to 21 years of age in a daycare-like environment staffed with nurses, CNAs, and therapists. We are the first independently owned PPEC in the State of Florida with our initial center opening in 1988. This means we have an abundance of experience and knowledge in providing loving care to this special pediatric population. We have 6 Tender Care PPEC centers throughout Florida, with our newest facility located in Lake Park.

Lake Park Location

Our goal is to enhance the development of each child through collaborative relationships between families, physicians, nurses, and therapists. This holistic approach to care is carried out in an environment that allows the child to engage in social interactions with their peers. This results in thriving children, well-positioned to achieve their greatest potential. We also offer transportation at no cost and provide nutritious meals throughout the day. 

What sets us apart is that we care for and treat every child like family. We have passion in our hearts for our children and a desire to see them succeed.

You can follow us on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

*This is not medical advice, always consult with your child’s doctor before making any changes to their lifestyle. 

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