Tender Care is having its GRAND OPENING, Friday, March 3rd at 3:00pm!

 Providing a Helping Hand for Special Needs Children and Families.

Lake Park Grand Opening

Calling all Pediatricians, healthcare workers, and members of the community! 

Come join us as Tender Care cuts the ribbon and has a grand opening our newest facility in Lake Park!

Lake Park Grand Opening

Tender Care was one of the first PPECs in the State of Florida, opening our first pediatric center in 1988. Lake Park will be our 6th established center.

 

We specialize in providing skilled nursing care for medically complex and fragile children, from birth to 21 years of age, in a daycare-like setting. Our facilities are staffed with nurses and therapists who have a passion to see our kids succeed.

Our goal is to enhance the development of each child in every aspect possible, through collaborative relationships between families and staff. This holistic approach to care is carried out in an environment that allows the child to engage in social interactions with their peers, meeting not just physical and medical needs but also their social and psychological needs as well. The result is thriving children,well-positioned to achieve their greatest potential.   

Our new Lake Park facility includes amenities such as 

We can’t wait to see you there! Food will be provided.

Sign up for the ribbon cutting today! 

Address: 1015 10th St. Lake Park, FL 33403 

Why should my child go to Tender Care PPEC?

Tender CarePPEC 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

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.

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