Tender Care PPEC is proud to offer specialized pediatric care at multiple convenient locations across Florida. With facilities in Spring Hill, St. Augustine, Dunnellon, Palatka, Fort Lauderdale, and Lake Park, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for medically complex and fragile children in every community we serve. Each of our locations is staffed with a dedicated team of nurses, CNAs, and therapists, all specially trained to meet the unique medical, emotional, and developmental needs of children.

Each of our locations is staffed by a dedicated team of nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and therapists who are specially trained to care for children with complex medical needs. From providing daily care to administering therapy services, our experienced staff is here to ensure that your child receives expert care, while also fostering their emotional, social, and developmental growth. We are equipped to provide a comprehensive care experience that helps them feel comfortable and supported.

At Tender Care, we believe in a family-centered approach, which is why we work closely with parents, physicians, and other healthcare providers to create individualized care plans for each child. We understand the importance of partnering with families and caregivers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. Our goal is not just to address medical needs, but to create an environment where children can grow, play, and learn in a fun, daycare-like setting—because every child deserves to experience joy and development, regardless of their medical challenges.

With locations throughout Florida, we’re dedicated to making world-class pediatric care accessible to more families. Whether you’re in Spring Hill, St. Augustine, Dunnellon, Palatka, Fort Lauderdale, or Lake Park, Tender Care PPEC is here to provide the care, support, and attention your child needs to thrive.

Explore our locations and find the nearest Tender Care PPEC facility today. We look forward to meeting your family and showing you how we can make a meaningful difference in your child’s life!

What is PPEC?

PPEC stands for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care. A PPEC center is a licensed, non-residential, day treatment program prescribed by a physician for medically complex and technologically dependent children. Care is provided by a team of skilled pediatric professionals.

PPEC Offers Many Advantages…

To the child/family:

• Centrally located nursing and therapy decreases intrusions into family dynamics at home
• Increased socialization with other children
• Decreased hospitalization
• Personalized case management ensuring the best care for your child
• Offers caregivers increased potential to return to work or school
• Early detection of potential health problems by licensed professionals

To the payer:

• Decreased hospitalizations through early detection and case management
• Increased compliance with plan of care resulting in less utilization of health care benefits
• An average savings of 40% to 50% compared to Home Health services

Common pediatric diagnoses that indicate a potential need for daily skilled nursing services:

• Premature infants diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, apnea of prematurity, oxygen and pulse oximetry dependence
• Cerebral palsy with gastrostomy or jejunostomy dependence and/or seizures
• Spina bifida with or without an Arnold Chiari malformation and shunt monitoring, and urinary catheterization dependence
• Certain cardiac anomalies
• Post-transplant status
• Immunosuppressed status
• Tracheostomy status (with or without ventilator dependence)
• Failure to thrive
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• History of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
• Adrenal Insufficiency
• Presence of a colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, or vesicostomy